China Visa Requirements for Russian citizens in 2025
Last Updated: May 2, 2025, 2:40 p.m.
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1) Visa Not Required
Travelers holding Russian passports are welcomed to China without the need for a tourist visa in 2025. Enjoy up to 15 days days of visa-free stay and ensure to review the below guidelines for a smooth travel experience.
Entry Requirement
Visa Not Required
Danger
Allowed Stay
15 days
Purpose of Travel
Tourist
Further Notes
- 24-hour visa-free transit through any international airports of China, allows domestic travel through different airports.
- 240-hour visa-free transit in all cities of Anhui, Beijing, Chongqing, Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi (except Baise and Chongzuo), Guizhou, Hainan, Hebei, Henan, Hubei, Hunan, Jiangsu, Liaoning, Shaanxi, Shandong, Shanghai, Tianjin and Zhejiang provinces,
- plus Sichuan provinces (Chengdu, Deyang, Leshan, Luzhou, Meishan, Neijiang, Suining, Ya'an, Yibin, Zigong and Ziyang cities), Yunnan provinces (Kunming, Lijiang, Pu'er, Yuxi cities, and Chuxiong, Dali, Honghe, Wenshan and Xishuangbanna prefectures), Shanxi provinces (Datong and Taiyuan cities), Jiangxi provinces (Jingdezhen and Nanchang cities) and Harbin in Heilongjiang provinces.
- 15-day package tour visa-free via cruise ships in Beijing, Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Hebei, Jiangsu, Liaoning, Shandong, Shanghai, Tianjin and Zhejiang provinces.
- Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan count as third countries under the 24 and 240-hours transit without visa (TWOV) policies.
- Visa not required for 15 days for travelling as part of an accredited tour group (5 ~ 50 people).
- May visit Suifenhe without a visa for up to 15 days if travelling with at least one companion.
- Residents of Amur Oblast may visit Heihe without a visa for a day.
- 30 days visa-free on Hainan Island through travel agencies provided that nationals of Russia arriving on a direct flight from third countries.
General Information about China
- Name (Common): China
- Name (Official): People's Republic of China
- Population: 1402112000
- Area: 9706961
- Capital: Beijing
- Currency: Chinese yuan
- Language: Chinese
- Calling Code: +8
- Region: Asia
- Subregion: Eastern Asia
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
No, Russian citizens do not need a visa for China.
No, Russian citizens do not need a visa for China.
Yes, Russian citizens can travel to China without a visa.
The maximum length of stay in China with Visa Not Required is 15 days. Russian citizens must leave the country within the specified period.
Overstaying in China even if a visa is not required can result in fines and penalties. Ensure to comply with the allowed stay duration of 15 days.
Travel Advisory for China
Advisory Message: China has a current risk level of 3.4 (out of 5). We advise: Use some caution when travelling China.
Score: 3.4
Source: https://www.travel-advisory.info/china
Last Updated Aug. 13, 2024, 8:21 a.m.