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title: Russia visa for citizens of China
description: Citizens of China can visit Russia without a visa for up to 15 days. Documents checklist and application steps.
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# Russia visa for citizens of China

Citizens of China can visit Russia without a visa for up to 15 days.

*Verified · last checked 2026-08-16. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Visa-free
- **How to apply:** No visa needed — just go
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 15 days
- **Government fee:** No visa fee
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required

## How to apply

1. **Join a pre-approved tour group** — Find a travel agency authorized by the Russian government to organize visa-free group tours.
2. **Provide passport details to the agency** — Submit your passport information to the travel agency for group registration.
3. **Receive tourist voucher and itinerary** — The agency issues a tourist voucher and a group itinerary confirming your participation.
4. **Travel to Russia with the group** — Enter Russia as part of the group; individual travel is not permitted under this scheme.
5. **Present documents at border control** — Show your passport and tourist voucher to the border officer upon arrival.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport** (Identity): Must be valid for the duration of stay.
- **Tourist voucher (confirmation from pre-approved travel agency)** (Travel): Issued by a travel agency authorized by the Russian government.
- **Group travel itinerary (for groups of 5 to 50)** (Travel): Must be arranged through a pre-approved travel agency.

## Good to know

- This visa-free regime is only for groups of 5 to 50 tourists traveling together.
- The scheme is valid until 14 September 2026.
- You must stay with the group throughout the visit; independent travel is not allowed.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Traveling alone or in a group smaller than 5 or larger than 50.** — Ensure your group size is between 5 and 50 tourists.
- **Not using a pre-approved travel agency.** — Only book through an agency authorized by the Russian government.
- **Passport not valid for the duration of stay.** — Check passport validity before travel.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of China need a visa for Russia?

Citizens of China can visit Russia without a visa for up to 15 days.

### How long can citizens of China stay in Russia?

Up to 15 days without a visa.

### What documents do citizens of China need for Russia?

Valid passport; Tourist voucher (confirmation from pre-approved travel agency); Group travel itinerary (for groups of 5 to 50).

## More

- [Russia visa for every passport](/visa/russia)
- [Every destination for China passport holders](/visa/passport/china)