Russia e-Visa for Chinese Citizens
Everything you need to know about the Russian electronic visa for citizens of China
Quick Answer
China citizens are on the current unified eVisa list. It is single-entry, valid for 120 days, permits a stay of up to 30 days and requires no invitation.
Check the visa-free route first
China citizens have a visa-free route. Confirm that it covers eVisa travel, the passport type and planned stay before relying on it. An invitation is not used for visa-free entry.
Check official entry conditionsRoute status checked against the cited official sources; local verification 2026-09-14.
Key Facts
Cost
Check the amount on the official portal
Processing Time
No more than 4 calendar days
Validity
120
Maximum Stay
30
Entries
Single entry only
Purposes
Tourism, business, humanitarian, transit
What is the Russia e-Visa?
China citizens are on the current unified eVisa list. It is single-entry, valid for 120 days, permits a stay of up to 30 days and requires no invitation. Apply only on the official Russian MFA portal and follow its current passport, photograph, insurance, payment and filing-window requirements.
Eligibility
Citizens of China are eligible for the Russian e-Visa. The e-Visa is available for tourism, business, humanitarian purposes, and transit.
Requirements
- A passport meeting the official portal requirements
- A digital photograph in the required format
- Medical insurance for the full stay unless an official exemption applies
- Check the amount on the official portal
How to Apply
- 1Open the official evisa.kdmid.ru portal
- 2Apply only on the official Russian MFA portal and follow its current passport, photograph, insurance, payment and filing-window requirements.
- 3Check the amount on the official portal
- 4No more than 4 calendar days
- 5Entry and exit are allowed only through checkpoints in the current official list; recheck it before travel.
Entry Points
Entry and exit are allowed only through checkpoints in the current official list; recheck it before travel.
Airports
- • Entry and exit are allowed only through checkpoints in the current official list; recheck it before travel.
Sea Ports
- • Entry and exit are allowed only through checkpoints in the current official list; recheck it before travel.
Land Border Crossings
Entry and exit are allowed only through checkpoints in the current official list; recheck it before travel.
Limitations
- China citizens are on the current unified eVisa list. It is single-entry, valid for 120 days, permits a stay of up to 30 days and requires no invitation.
- Entry and exit are allowed only through checkpoints in the current official list; recheck it before travel.
- Employment is not permitted on an eVisa.
e-Visa vs Regular Visa
| Feature | e-Visa | Regular Visa |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Check the amount on the official portal | Filing-office tariff plus invitation where required |
| Processing | No more than 4 calendar days | Check the filing office |
| Max stay | 30 | Depends on visa type |
| Entries | Single | Single/Double/Multiple |
| Consulate visit | Not required | Depends on filing rules |
| Invitation needed | No | For a tourist visa |
| Work allowed | No | With a work visa only |
When to Choose a Regular Visa Instead
If purpose, duration or entry count falls outside the eVisa conditions, choose the regular visa matching the actual purpose. An iVisa tourist invitation starts from $19; check consular fee and timing with the filing office.
FAQ
Can Chinese citizens get a Russia e-Visa?
How much does the Russia e-Visa cost for Chinese citizens?
How long can I stay in Russia with an e-Visa?
Do I need an invitation for the Russia e-Visa?
What if I need to stay longer than 30 days?
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