Beijing-China announced it will allow ordinary Russian passport holders to enter the country without a visa for one year, starting September 15, 2025, until September 14, 2026. The visa-free stay of up to 30 days covers business, tourism, family visits, exchanges, and transit, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Tuesday.

Guo explained that the decision reflects the high-level cooperation between China and Russia under the leadership of their heads of state. He noted that Beijing attaches importance to facilitating travel between the two nations and strengthening people-to-people exchanges.

“We welcome more Russian friends to visit China often and regularly,” Guo added, emphasizing that the move contributes to advancing the China-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership for a new era.