You do not need a visa for Russian Federation if you have a Chinese passport

No visa needed

Chinese citizens can enter Russian Federation without applying for a visa in advance. Check your passport validity and any onward-travel requirements before you fly.

Visa-free

Frequently asked questions

Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Russian Federation?

No. Chinese citizens can enter Russian Federation without applying for a visa in advance.

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What Russian Federation may ask for

Not every traveller is asked for all of these. A valid passport is checked every time; the rest is a spot check at the border, and some items belong to a visa application rather than the crossing itself.

Passport valid 6+ months beyond visa expiry with 2 blank pages
Photo: 35x45mm, white background, neutral expression
Visa invitation letter or hotel booking confirmation
Confirmed round-trip travel itinerary
Travel medical insurance valid in Russia (minimum coverage $30,000)
Proof of sufficient funds for duration of stay

Entry requirements for Chinese travellers

These rules apply specifically to Chinese passport holders entering Russian Federation as tourists. Each one links to the official source where available.

Required
Travelers require a passport valid for at least 6 months after the traveler exits Russia
Travelers require a passport to enter Russia. The traveler's passport must remain valid for at least 6 months after the traveler departs from Russia. The passport must have at least 2 blank pages.
Embassy of the Russian Federation in Denmark Last checked 2026-08-10
Not required
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for Russia
Travelers don’t need proof of COVID-19 vaccination before traveling to Russia.
Last checked 2026-08-10
Not required
Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required
Travelers don’t need a COVID-19 test before traveling to Russia.
Last checked 2026-08-10
Not required
Transit visa is not required
International travelers don’t need a visa to transit through Russia.
Last checked 2026-08-10
Required
Mandatory registration before entering Russia from 30 June 2025 to 31 December 2027
Travelers must pre-register in the Gosuslugi RUID no later than 72 hours before arrival in Russia. Travelers must present the QR code at the border checkpoint upon arrival.
- This requirement does not apply to: - Belarus nationals; - Travelers under the age of six; - Diplomats and employees of diplomatic missions; - Employees of various international organizations accredited in Russia, as well as members of their families.
Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Last checked 2026-08-10

A look at Russian Federation

The Moscow Kremlin — Russia's historic center of power and a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Moscow City — Russia's modern business hub with Europe's tallest skyscrapers
The Hermitage Museum — One of the world's largest art collections in the historic Winter Palace
Saint Petersburg — Russia's cultural capital and window to Europe