Group 1 - The implementation of a visa-free policy for Russian passport holders in China started on September 15, leading to a significant increase in Russian travelers entering the country [1][2] - On the first day of the policy, 1,023 Russian travelers entered through Heilongjiang, marking a 107% increase compared to the previous day, with 890 of them utilizing the visa exemption [1] - The Harbin International Airport has opened 8 international routes to Russia, and the number of Russian travelers is expected to rise further due to the new visa-free policy [1][2] Group 2 - At the Heihe port, 598 Russian travelers entered, with 514 of them benefiting from the visa exemption, accounting for 57% of the total visa-free entries in the province [2] - The Harbin airport saw 203 Russian travelers, reflecting an 87.3% year-on-year increase, indicating a strong demand for travel following the policy change [2] - Various border inspection agencies in Heilongjiang have increased their operational capacity to ensure efficient processing of travelers under the new visa-free regime [2]
中国对俄罗斯试行免签政策首日 俄罗斯籍旅客入境人数增长107%
Yang Shi Xin Wen·2025-09-16 10:19