Zakharova: Russia is studying the issue of visa exemption for Chinese citizens
On September 18, Maria Zakharova, a spokesperson for the Russian Foreign Ministry, stated, "The issue of canceling visas or taking reciprocal measures regarding the visa-free arrangements introduced by China for Russian citizens is currently under study."
The visa-free policy for Russian citizens traveling to China has been implemented in a trial manner since September 15, and will last for one year until September 14, 2026.
More Chinese people are going to Russia. Although currently it is mainly a one-sided visa-free arrangement from the Chinese side (as of September 19, 2025, the specific details of Russia's reciprocal visa-free policy have not been fully announced), Putin has promised a reciprocal response. Zakharova's statement proves that Russia is actively pushing forward this matter. It is highly likely that the visa-free policy for Chinese citizens traveling to Russia will be implemented before the National Day Golden Week.
The positive response of Russia to the visa-free policy for China reflects the high level of political trust between the two sides and their willingness to promote mutual understanding and people-to-people connections.
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