Visa to Russia for Chinese Citizens

The existence of a visa regime between the People's Republic of China and the Russian Federation provides a clear answer to the question: do Chinese citizens need a visa to Russia?

The basis for issuing a visa to a Chinese citizen for any type of visa (tourist, business, work, etc.) is an invitation.

Our company provides services for arranging tourist invitations, as well as assisting legal entities in preparing and submitting documents for business invitations. Additionally, we assist organizations in preparing documents for the employment of foreign staff at all stages of the procedure.

Below, we will explain in detail how a Chinese citizen can obtain a visa to Russia.

How can a Chinese citizen obtain a visa to the Russian Federation?

Step 1. Determine which type of visa is required for your trip.

1.1. Tourist visa to Russia for Chinese citizens:

• The purpose of your trip is to visit Russia as a tourist;
• Your stay in the Russian Federation will be no longer than 30 days.

1.2. Business visa to Russia for Chinese citizens:

• The purpose of your trip is business or commercial;
• You need a visa for a long stay from 1 month to 1 year;
• You need a visa for multiple entries.

1.3. Work visa to Russia for Chinese citizens:

• If you plan to officially work in Russia.

1.4. Private visa to Russia for Chinese citizens:

• The purpose is to visit relatives or family members;
• You plan to stay in private housing – an apartment or house;
• Your stay in Russia is a single entry for up to 3 months.

Step 2. Obtain an invitation for the Chinese citizen to Russia.

For this, you can use our professional services:

• Arranging a tourist invitation
• Assisting legal entities in arranging business invitations
• Assisting legal entities in arranging work permits and work invitations

Tourist Invitations for Chinese Citizens

Arranged by a registered tour operator. Only as part of a tourist package.

Business Invitations for Chinese Citizens

Assistance to legal entities in preparing and submitting documents for business invitations.

Step 3. Gather the required documents.

The standard package includes:

• Passport;
• Invitation;
• Application form;
• Photographs;
• Insurance.

Please note that to obtain a tourist visa to Russia for Chinese citizens, it is also necessary to provide a paid hotel booking confirmation at the Russian consulate.

With the prepared documents, you should contact one of the consular offices of the Russian Federation located in China:

• Consular Section of the Russian Federation Embassy in the People's Republic of China in Beijing
  Address: 100600, Beijing, Dongzhimennei Beizhong str., 4 (100600, Beijing, Dongzhimennei Beizhong str., 4);
  Phone: (8-10-86-10) 6532-12-67;
  Working hours: Monday to Friday — 09:00 to 12:00;
• Consulate General of the Russian Federation in Shanghai
  Address: 200080, Shanghai, Huangpu Road, 20 (200080, Shanghai, Huangpu Road, 20);
  Phone: (8-10-86-21) 6324-83-83;
  Working hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday — 09:15 to 12:15.
• Consulate General of the Russian Federation in Shenyang
  Address: 110003, Shenyang, Nan Shisanshui, 31;
  Phone: (8-10-86-24) 2322-39-27;
  Working hours: Monday to Friday — 09:00 to 12:00.
• Consulate General of the Russian Federation in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of China
  Address: office 2106-2123, 21st floor, Sun Hung Kai Centre, 30 Harbour Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong (2106-2123, 21/F, Sun Hung Kai Centre, 30 Harbour Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong);
  Phone: (8-10-852) 2877-71-88;
  Working hours: Monday to Friday — 09:00 to 12:00.
• Consulate General of the Russian Federation in Guangzhou
  Address: 510623, Guangzhou, Linjiang Dadao, No.3, "Fachang Zhongxin", 26A (510623, Guangzhou, No.3 Linjiang Dadao, Zhujiang Xincheng, 26A, Development Center);
  Phone: (8-10-86-20) 8518-50-01, 8518-50-88;
  Working hours: Monday to Friday — 09:00 to 12:30.

Foreign citizens may choose not to apply directly to the consular office, but rather use the services of one of the visa centers, which have been opened to improve the quality of service for citizens of China, other countries, and stateless persons wishing to obtain a visa to the Russian Federation. More detailed information about submitting documents for a visa through the visa center is available on the website.

At the consulate, you will be offered several options for visa processing tariffs for Chinese citizens:

• Standard (processing time 5-10 business days);
• Urgent (3 business days);
• Express (1 business day).

The consular fee for obtaining a visa to Russia for Chinese citizens ranges from 363 to 1595 CNY depending on the selected tariff. For more precise information on tariff issues, please visit the official website of the Embassy of the Russian Federation in China.

Step 4. Register upon arrival in the Russian Federation.

We remind you that registration is mandatory if your stay exceeds 7 business days, excluding the day of entry. Registration must be done at the actual place of residence of the guest.