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China and Russia Extend Visa-Free Regime Until End of 2027
China and Russia have extended their visa-free regime for citizens of each other's countries until the end of 2027. The agreement, announced on May 20, 2026, aims to simplify humanitarian exchanges and boost bilateral relations. The move follows a series of diplomatic and economic agreements between the two nations.
On May 20, 2026, China and Russia announced the extension of their visa-free regime, allowing citizens of both countries to travel without a visa for up to 180 days. The agreement was confirmed by Spokesman Guo Jiakun of China and Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov. The policy, initially introduced in 2023, has been extended for an additional four years, reflecting the deepening strategic partnership between the two nations. The Kremlin spokesman stated that the visa-free regime has yielded positive results, including increased cultural and economic exchanges. China's Foreign Ministry emphasized that the measure allows for further simplification of humanitarian exchanges between the two countries.
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StateTASSMay 20, 01:26 PM
Russia to extend visa-free regime with China through 2027 — PeskovAccording to the Kremlin spokesman, the visa-free regime has yielded positive results
StateTASSMay 20, 12:18 PM
China to extend visa-free regime with Russia until end of 2027 — Foreign MinistryAccording to Spokesman Guo Jiakun, the measure allows to further simplify humanitarian exchanges between China and Russia