Breaking News : Putin Signs Decree Granting Visa-Free Entry to Russia for Chinese Citizens
Moscow, December 1, 2025 – Russian President Vladimir Putin has officially signed a decree allowing Chinese citizens holding ordinary passports to enter the Russian Federation without a visa for short-term stays of up to 30 days.
The executive order, signed on November 30, 2025, and published on the official Russian government legal portal, takes effect immediately and will remain valid until September 14, 2026.
Under the new rules, Chinese nationals can travel to Russia visa-free for the following purposes:
Tourism
Business visits
Private visits
Participation in scientific, cultural, socio-political, economic, or sporting events
The decree serves as a reciprocal measure following China’s decision in September 2025 to grant Russian citizens a similar 30-day visa-free entry regime starting September 15, 2025.
Certain categories, including journalists, students on long-term programs, and individuals entering for paid employment or official diplomatic purposes, remain subject to standard visa requirements.
The move is expected to significantly boost bilateral tourism and economic cooperation between the two nations. In the first seven months of 2025 alone, approximately 262,000 Chinese tourists visited Russia, and officials anticipate a substantial increase following the removal of visa barriers.
This development further strengthens the strategic partnership between Moscow and Beijing amid expanding cooperation within the BRICS framework and in response to Western sanctions.
Sources: Official decree published on the Russian Presidential website and government legal information portal (pravo(dot)gov(dot)ru), Reuters, Bloomberg, The Moscow Times, RT, CCTV News, and Beijing Daily.
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Moscow, December 1, 2025 – Russian President Vladimir Putin has officially signed a decree allowing Chinese citizens holding ordinary passports to enter the Russian Federation without a visa for short-term stays of up to 30 days.
The executive order, signed on November 30, 2025, and published on the official Russian government legal portal, takes effect immediately and will remain valid until September 14, 2026.
Under the new rules, Chinese nationals can travel to Russia visa-free for the following purposes:
Tourism
Business visits
Private visits
Participation in scientific, cultural, socio-political, economic, or sporting events
The decree serves as a reciprocal measure following China’s decision in September 2025 to grant Russian citizens a similar 30-day visa-free entry regime starting September 15, 2025.
Certain categories, including journalists, students on long-term programs, and individuals entering for paid employment or official diplomatic purposes, remain subject to standard visa requirements.
The move is expected to significantly boost bilateral tourism and economic cooperation between the two nations. In the first seven months of 2025 alone, approximately 262,000 Chinese tourists visited Russia, and officials anticipate a substantial increase following the removal of visa barriers.
This development further strengthens the strategic partnership between Moscow and Beijing amid expanding cooperation within the BRICS framework and in response to Western sanctions.
Sources: Official decree published on the Russian Presidential website and government legal information portal (pravo(dot)gov(dot)ru), Reuters, Bloomberg, The Moscow Times, RT, CCTV News, and Beijing Daily.
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Breaking News : Putin Signs Decree Granting Visa-Free Entry to Russia for Chinese Citizens 🇷🇺🇨🇳
Moscow, December 1, 2025 – Russian President Vladimir Putin has officially signed a decree allowing Chinese citizens holding ordinary passports to enter the Russian Federation without a visa for short-term stays of up to 30 days.
The executive order, signed on November 30, 2025, and published on the official Russian government legal portal, takes effect immediately and will remain valid until September 14, 2026.
Under the new rules, Chinese nationals can travel to Russia visa-free for the following purposes:
Tourism
Business visits
Private visits
Participation in scientific, cultural, socio-political, economic, or sporting events
The decree serves as a reciprocal measure following China’s decision in September 2025 to grant Russian citizens a similar 30-day visa-free entry regime starting September 15, 2025.
Certain categories, including journalists, students on long-term programs, and individuals entering for paid employment or official diplomatic purposes, remain subject to standard visa requirements.
The move is expected to significantly boost bilateral tourism and economic cooperation between the two nations. In the first seven months of 2025 alone, approximately 262,000 Chinese tourists visited Russia, and officials anticipate a substantial increase following the removal of visa barriers.
This development further strengthens the strategic partnership between Moscow and Beijing amid expanding cooperation within the BRICS framework and in response to Western sanctions.
Sources: Official decree published on the Russian Presidential website and government legal information portal (pravo(dot)gov(dot)ru), Reuters, Bloomberg, The Moscow Times, RT, CCTV News, and Beijing Daily.
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