MOSCOW, SEP 15 (DNA): Starting Monday Russian citizens with a regular foreign passport can visit China without a visa and stay for up to 30 days.

The visa-free policy is part of a two-year trial program, valid until September 14, 2026. According to the Chinese Consulate, the rule applies to travel for tourism, business, family visits, and transit. Visas are still required for work, study, journalism, and transport-related jobs.

The Russian Embassy in China announced that there are no limits on how many times Russian citizens can enter China or how long they can stay each year, as long as no single visit exceeds 30 days. Travelers must have a passport valid for at least six months beyond their planned departure from China, although shorter validity may be accepted in urgent humanitarian cases.

The new rules apply at all open border crossings, allowing access to most of the country. However, certain restricted areas, like Tibet, remain off-limits to foreign visitors.