Is a visa required for a layover in Guangzhou in 2025 and 2026?

No, a visa is not required for Russians. Starting September 15, 2025, China has introduced a visa-free regime for citizens of the Russian Federation for up to 30 days. This means you can not only make a layover at the airport but also freely go into the city without additional permits.

Previously, there was a complex system of visa-free transit for 144/240 hours, but now everything is much simpler. Just present your passport at passport control - and you can stay in China for up to 30 days. This applies to both tourism and transit through Guangzhou.

Important conditions:

• The passport must be valid for at least 6 months
• There must be no entry ban to China
• You must have return tickets or tickets to a third country

This simplification of rules makes layovers at Chinese airports, including Guangzhou, as comfortable as possible for Russian tourists.

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