China
Entry rules for Russian passport holders: Visa-free (trial), Up to 30 days per trip (trial visa-free tourist regime). News, routes and travel intelligence for China.
Travel intelligence for this destination
Recommended duration: 12 days
Entry rules for Russian citizens
Rules for Russian passport holders. Sourced from official data, not news.
Entry status
Visa-free (trial)
Maximum stay
Up to 30 days per trip (trial visa-free tourist regime)
Allowed
- Tourism
- Business visits
- Family visits
- Transit (if rules met)
Not allowed
- Employment and paid work
- Long-term study
- Permanent residence
At the border
- Valid international passport
- Return or onward ticket (may be requested)
- Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or invitation)
- Travel insurance (recommended; sometimes mandatory)
Specifics
- Stay is counted from entry date — check the country’s day limits
- Re-entry may be subject to rolling period limits
Important
- Trial visa-free regime for tourism — verify with MFA Russia and China consulate
- Hong Kong and Macau have separate entry rules (not mainland China)
- Children: usually same rules; birth certificate may be required
- Trial visa-free tourist entry — verify current status with MFA Russia and China consulate before travel.
When to visit
- Best time to visit
- октябрь-апрель
- Summary
- Кому подходит: первый визит в Азию, городской туризм, комбинированные маршруты Пекин–Сиань–Шанхай. Ограничение: проверяйте актуальность безвизового режима и отдельные правила для Гонконга/Макао.
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News for this destination
No published news for this destination yet. Review entry rules and seasonality above.
Routes in this country
Must-not-miss highlights
Key places and experiences — no ratings or prices, just the essence of the destination.
- Great Wall
- Zhangjiajie
- Shanghai
- Xi'an
- Guilin
What matters before you travel
- Cross-check entry rules and stay limits with official sources — see the section above.
- Confirm transit, health requirements and travel insurance.
- Review destination news and seasonality on this page.