Do I need a Chinese visa
You need to apply for a visa unless you meet the following visa exemption requirements:
1.According to bilateral agreements, citizens of some countries (List of Agreements on Mutual Visa Exemption between the P.R. China and Foreign Countries) holding appropriate passports may enter China without a visa. China and Russia have signed Agreement on Facilitating the Movement of Citizens, （see Annex 1）and the visa-free policy between the two countries is detailed in the above-mentioned agreement.
2. Foreigners holding a valid Foreigner’s Permanent Residence Card of the PRC or Residence Permit for Foreigners in the PRC may enter China without a visa.Foreigners holding ordinary passports of the countries having diplomatic relations with China and on a tour to Hong Kong or Macao, and participating in group tours to the Zhu Jiang (Pearl River) Delta Area for a stay of no more than 6 days organized by the travel services legally registered in Hong Kong or Macao do not need to apply for a visa. The Zhu Jiang Delta Area refers to the administrative area of the following cities: Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Zhuhai, Foshan, Dongguan, Zhongshan, Jiangmen, Zhaoqing, and Huizhou. For going on a tour to Shantou, the aforementioned group is required to stay within the administrative area of Shantou and leave China from there directly.
3. Foreigners who have confirmed onward tickets and seats on international flights and directly transit through mainland China and stay for no more than 24 hours within the airport boundaries do not need to apply for a transit visa. However, anyone desiring to go beyond the airport boundaries temporarily should obtain permission from the immigration authorities at the airport.
4.For individuals entering to Hainan, cruise ships to Shanghai , groups of foreigners from Hong Kong and Macao regions to Guangdong, as well as ASEAN tourist groups to Guilin, Guangxi.
5. Foreigners holding an APEC Business Travel Card may enter China without a visa.The Chinese Government accept the virtual APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC) from 1 May 2023 (00:00 Beijing Time).
In addition, the Chinese Consulate General in St.Petersburg（http://saintpetersburg.china-consulate.gov.cn/chn/lsyw/ ）regularly announces the implementation and updates of existing consular treaties between China and Russia. Please pay attention.
Please be noted that the final decision on whether the visitor is permitted entry or not will be down to the local Border Control Authority in accordance with individual cases in accordance with Chinese law and regulations.
Annex 1 中俄关于便利公民往来协议_.pdf
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1.According to bilateral agreements, citizens of some countries (List of Agreements on Mutual Visa Exemption between the P.R. China and Foreign Countries) holding appropriate passports may enter China without a visa. China and Russia have signed Agreement on Facilitating the Movement of Citizens, （see Annex 1）and the visa-free policy between the two countries is detailed in the above-mentioned agreement.
2. Foreigners holding a valid Foreigner’s Permanent Residence Card of the PRC or Residence Permit for Foreigners in the PRC may enter China without a visa.Foreigners holding ordinary passports of the countries having diplomatic relations with China and on a tour to Hong Kong or Macao, and participating in group tours to the Zhu Jiang (Pearl River) Delta Area for a stay of no more than 6 days organized by the travel services legally registered in Hong Kong or Macao do not need to apply for a visa. The Zhu Jiang Delta Area refers to the administrative area of the following cities: Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Zhuhai, Foshan, Dongguan, Zhongshan, Jiangmen, Zhaoqing, and Huizhou. For going on a tour to Shantou, the aforementioned group is required to stay within the administrative area of Shantou and leave China from there directly.
3. Foreigners who have confirmed onward tickets and seats on international flights and directly transit through mainland China and stay for no more than 24 hours within the airport boundaries do not need to apply for a transit visa. However, anyone desiring to go beyond the airport boundaries temporarily should obtain permission from the immigration authorities at the airport.
4.For individuals entering to Hainan, cruise ships to Shanghai , groups of foreigners from Hong Kong and Macao regions to Guangdong, as well as ASEAN tourist groups to Guilin, Guangxi.
5. Foreigners holding an APEC Business Travel Card may enter China without a visa.The Chinese Government accept the virtual APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC) from 1 May 2023 (00:00 Beijing Time).
In addition, the Chinese Consulate General in St.Petersburg（http://saintpetersburg.china-consulate.gov.cn/chn/lsyw/ ）regularly announces the implementation and updates of existing consular treaties between China and Russia. Please pay attention.
Please be noted that the final decision on whether the visitor is permitted entry or not will be down to the local Border Control Authority in accordance with individual cases in accordance with Chinese law and regulations.
Annex 1 中俄关于便利公民往来协议_.pdf
