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China Grants Visa-Free Entry to Russians as Putin Vows Reciprocity

The pledge signals closer ties, pairing travel easing with new energy arrangements.

Vladimir Putin told his dear friend Xi Jinping that Russia's ties with Beijing are at an unprecedentedly high level.
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Overview

  • China announced a one-year trial from September 15, 2025 allowing ordinary Russian passport holders visa-free entry for stays of up to 30 days.
  • Beijing said the waiver covers business, tourism, family visits, exchanges and transit for visits not exceeding 30 days.
  • President Vladimir Putin publicly pledged to introduce visa-free entry for Chinese citizens in response, as reported by TASS and RT, with details yet to be formalized.
  • The measures build on Russia’s 2023 electronic visa that permits 30-day stays and on an existing bilateral scheme for visa-free group tours via accredited operators.
  • The announcements accompanied reports of closer energy cooperation, including a memorandum for another gas pipeline to China and agreements to increase deliveries via current routes.