China extends 30-day visa-free entry for Russian citizens until 2027
Beijing decentralises four key exit-entry services to district police bureaus
Chinese Embassy in Dhaka to require IATA-accredited visa agencies from July
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China Extends 30-Day Visa-Free Entry for Russian Nationals Until 31 December 2027
Beijing has prolonged its 30-day visa-free entry policy for Russian citizens until 31 December 2027, giving businesses and travellers an extra year of friction-free mobility. The extension, announced during President Putin’s visit, locks in rapidly recovering traffic volumes and supports expanding trade, education and tourism ties. Firms with Sino-Russian projects gain planning certainty but should prepare for bio-data compliance and peak-season capacity crunches.
Consulate Issues Definitive FAQ on China’s 50-Country Visa-Waiver—Clarifies Scope, Validity and Proof Requirements
A new consular FAQ dated 21 May 2026 consolidates China’s visa-waiver rules for travellers from 50 countries, confirming 30-day stays, expiry timelines and acceptable proof of purpose. The clarity enables firms to plan travel with confidence and signals further moves toward digital, paperless entry procedures.
Shenzhen’s Huanggang Checkpoint Deploys ‘Smart Border’ Toolkit to Speed ICIF Exhibitor Arrivals
Border police at Shenzhen’s Huanggang and Futian ports introduced AI-driven lane management, extra e-gates and multilingual concierge services to support the 22nd ICIF, cutting clearance times for foreign exhibitors and signalling broader ‘smart border’ ambitions across the Greater Bay Area.