Russia and China Negotiate Permanent Visa-Free Travel

Russia and China are negotiating a new travel agreement. Diplomatic officials confirmed the talks. The goal is a permanent visa-free travel rule for citizens of both countries. This new system will replace current temporary rules.

• Negotiations aim for a permanent, indefinite mutual visa-free regime.
• The agreement applies to citizens of China and Russia.
• Talks follow a 50 percent increase in cross-border travel in 2026.
• The new rules will replace existing temporary visa schemes.

Cross-border travel between the two countries grew by 50 percent in 2026. This increase prompted the official negotiations.

This change matters for Chinese residents in Copenhagen. Many local Chinese expats travel regularly between Europe and China. Some travelers choose Eurasian routes or transit stops. A permanent visa-free policy makes travel through Russia much easier.

You will no longer need a separate short-term visa for transit. This opens up more flight and travel choices. It simplifies multi-country trips for students and professionals based in Denmark.