Russia: Chinese ordinary passports temporarily visa-free
The MFA table grants Chinese ordinary passports visa-free entry for up to 30 days only through 14 September 2026.
- This is a temporary ordinary-passport waiver. The table separately lists diplomatic/service treatment, organized-tour groups, crews and APEC-card routes.
- Recheck after 14 September 2026; the unified e-visa route is separately available.
Official sourcesConsular Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation: Russian MFA Consular Department: entry and stay conditions by foreign passport typeConsular Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation: Russian MFA Consular Department: unified e-visa instructions