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🇷🇺 Does a Russian need a visa for China 🇨🇳?
No. Russian passport holders can visit China without a visa for up to 30 days.
Rule updated from Wikipedia's “Visa requirements for Russian citizens” (checked 2026-10-04); the older passport-index dataset (January 2025) listed Visa required. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of China or its official government website before you travel.
What this means for your trip
Visa-free entry lets you arrive with a valid passport and pass border control without applying in advance.
Border officers can still ask for a return or onward ticket, proof of accommodation and enough money for your stay, and they decide on entry. The stay limit applies per visit; many countries also cap total days within a period.
Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.
China at a glance
Capital: Beijing · Currency: Chinese yuan (CNY, ¥) · Official languages: Chinese · Calling code: +86
Plugs and voltage
Some of your plugs fit (C); for type F plugs bring a travel adapter for China's sockets (A, C, I).
Your embassy in China
If your passport is lost or stolen, or you need help in an emergency in China, contact the embassy of Russia:
- Embassy of Russia, Beijing · No. 4 Dongzhimen Beizhongjie · beijing.mid.ru
- Consulate General of Russia, Harbin
- Consulate General of Russia, Hong Kong
- Consulate General of Russia, Wuhan
Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.
The other way round
🇨🇳 Chinese passport holders visiting Russia: Chinese passport holders can visit Russia without a visa for up to 30 days.
The Russian passport at a glance
All destinations for Russia passport holders → · Who needs a visa for China →
Questions
Do Russian citizens need a visa for China?
Russian passport holders can visit China without a visa for up to 30 days.
How long can a Russian stay in China without a visa?
Up to 30 days per visit, according to the latest data. The border officer decides on entry.
Does a Chinese need a visa for Russia?
Chinese passport holders can visit Russia without a visa for up to 30 days.