In recent days, Russian President Putin has stated that“If China believes that it is feasible and desirable, Russia is willing to convert the system of visa waiver between the two countries into a permanent arrangement”。
On 1 September, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China responded that the waiver of signature between China and Russia fully reflected the high level of strategic confidence between the two countries and helped to further facilitate the exchange of Chinese and Russian personnel, promote friendship between the two peoples and promote exchanges and cooperation in various fields。
Indeed, the facilitation of Central and Russian visas has taken firm steps. Recalling the progress made since this year:
May 2026China announced that it would extend its visa-free policy to Russia31 December 2027
On 20 July 2026Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a presidential decree that simultaneously extended the visa-free policy for Chinese citizens to the same deadline
So far, both countries have achieved visa facilitationFull reciprocity。
At the end of July, the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs revealed that discussions were under way between the Russian and Chinese sides on a travel exemption regime“Permanent fixed”I don't know. In the light of President Putin's latest statement, that goal should be achieved soon。
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