China to extend visa-free policy for Russian citizens until end of 2027

(ECNS) -- To continuously facilitate personnel exchanges between China and Russia, China has decided to extend the visa-free policy for Russian citizens to Dec. 31, 2027, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Wednesday.

Guo made the remarks in response to a question about new outcomes achieved during Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to China. 

Ordinary passport holders from Russia can stay visa-free for no more than 30 days for business, tourism, visiting family and friends, exchange and transit, Guo told a regular news conference.

China will work with Russia to further facilitate people-to-people exchange and inject more impetus into the China-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination for the new era, the spokesperson said.

(By Gong Weiwei)