China has decided to extend visa-free entry for Russian citizens until Dec 31, 2027, a spokesman for the Foreign Ministry said on May 20.
Ordinary passport holders from Russia can stay visa-free for no more than 30 days for the purposes of business, tourism, visiting family and friends, exchange and transit, Guo Jiakun told a regular news conference.
Beijing is willing to work with Moscow to further facilitate people-to-people exchanges, injecting more impetus into the development of the China-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership for a new era, Guo said.
China's latest departure tax refund measures will allow overseas visitors to obtain instant refunds across more regions and give them up to 28 days to leave the country, making multi-city trips easier and encouraging longer stays and greater spending.
Uruguay will grant visa-free entry to Chinese citizens.
