Good news — Chinese citizens can usually visit Russia without a tourist visa. See the full China visa guide for the route that applies to you.

Russian tourist visa for Chinese citizens

🇨🇳ChinaVisa-free up to 30 days

In short

Chinese citizens can often visit Russia visa-free for short tourism (visa-free up to 30 days). A tourist visa is relevant only for a tourism-purpose trip that does not fit that route; a non-tourist trip needs the matching visa category. When a tourist visa is needed, here is how it works for a Chinese citizen. A Russian tourist visa is a consular route for leisure travel. Submit the category-specific documents required by the responsible Russian mission or authorised visa centre; the published checklist controls.

China: Visa-free up to 30 days

Enter for tourism without a visa for a limited period. Check the official Russian MFA guidance for the permitted purpose, passport type and stay-calculation conditions before travel.

See the full China guide

At a glance

Applicability
Chinese citizens can often visit Russia visa-free for short tourism (visa-free up to 30 days). A tourist visa is relevant only for a tourism-purpose trip that does not fit that route; a non-tourist trip needs the matching visa category. When a tourist visa is needed, here is how it works for a Chinese citizen. A Russian tourist visa is a consular route for leisure travel. Submit the category-specific documents required by the responsible Russian mission or authorised visa centre; the published checklist controls.
Current passport route
Visa-free up to 30 days

Documents Chinese citizens will need

Category-specific supporting document

  • Do not use this tourist visa checklist for China. Follow the canonical passport guide and the responsible Russian mission's official checklist for the route that applies.

How Chinese citizens get a Russian tourist visa

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    Open the canonical passport guide

    Use the current China guide to identify the applicable route before preparing documents or paying a fee.

FAQ — Russian tourist visa for Chinese citizens

Do Chinese citizens need a tourist visa for Russia?

Chinese citizens can usually enter Russia visa-free for short tourism (visa-free up to 30 days). A tourist visa is relevant only for a tourism-purpose trip outside that route; a non-tourist trip needs the matching visa category.

How do Chinese citizens apply for a Russian tourist visa?

Chinese citizens prepare the category-specific supporting document, complete the visa application form, then submit the passport and documents at the Russian consulate or authorised visa centre that serves China. See your China country guide for the exact consulates and visa centres.

How much does a Russian tourist visa cost for Chinese citizens?

The consular fee depends on nationality, visa category and applicable agreements with China. Verify the current amount with the responsible Russian mission; a visa centre and commercial supporting-document provider may charge separate service fees.

Official sources

Always verify current requirements with official sources before applying or travelling.