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Visa-free entry for Russian citizens extended to 31 December 2027
Updated 20 May 2026
China extended 30-day visa-free entry for ordinary Russian passport holders to 31 December 2027 — a year beyond the other countries on the unilateral list.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on 20 May 2026 that the trial visa-free policy for Russian citizens with ordinary passports is extended to 31 December 2027. Russians can stay up to 30 days for tourism, business, family visits, exchanges or transit. Full rules for Russian passports.
Official sources: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 20 May 2026