Russia Passport Visa Requirements

Due to safety concerns, the Russian government advises its citizens not to visit Afghanistan.

Visa-free entry for up to 90 days for valid USA, United Kingdom or Schengen Member State ('C' or 'D' visa) visa holders.

90 days within any 365-day period. Although officially no visa is required, at least a Double Entry Schengen visa is required to enter Andorra since it has no own airport facility.

30 days per trip, but no more than 90 days within any 1 calendar year for tourism purposes only. Visitors must have a return/onward ticket and a hotel reservation confirmation. An International Certificate of Vaccination is required.

90 days within any 180-day period.

180 days in a year. Internal ID valid.

May apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).

90 days within one calendar year period. Entry denied to those of Armenian descent.

Extension of stay is possible.

Visas can be issued on arrival for a stay up to 1 month. Visa can be extended for an additional two weeks. e-Visa issued for 14 days, extendable once.

Visitors can apply to extend their stay when in the country.

Russian citizens have many of the same rights and entitlements as Belarusian citizens. Internal ID valid.

From January 12, 2022, citizens of the Russian Federation can stay or transit in Belize without a visa for up to 90 days within a 180-day period. Visa not required for visits not exceeding 30 days for those holding a valid multiple entry visa or Permanent Residence Card of US, Canada or holding a valid multiple entry Schengen visa

Must have an international vaccination certificate.

Pre-approved visa can be picked up on arrival. Visitors are required to book with a registered tour operator in Bhutan.

90 days within any 180-day period.

30 days within any 60-day period.

Extension to the visa-free period must be applied for in advance.

Extension of stay possible for additional 90 days.

Passengers holding an entry authorisation letter from the authorities may obtain a visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 1 month.

Must register online (EASE) at least five days prior to arrival.

May apply online. Pre-arranged visa can be picked up on arrival.

US permanent resident card (Green card) holders can enter visa free

Multiple entry visa valid for 1 year upon arrival into the Central African Republic is mandatory.

Extension of stay is possible for additional 90 days for a fee.

From September 15, 2025 to September 14, 2026, Russian national ordinary passport holders can travel to China for business, tourism, family visits, transit and exchange and visit purposes for up to 30 days without a visa under the newly announced visa waiver program. 240-hour (10-day) visa-free transit to a third country or region (including Hong Kong, Macau or Taiwan) using any mode of transport. Must have a confirmed onward ticket/itinerary, and enter through 1 of 64 approved ports. During which, may freely travel within the 24 provinces permitted for visa-free transit and engage in tourism, business, and visits. 24-hour visa-free transit to a third country or region (including Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan), is available at most international airports, without leaving the airport. Travellers who need to leave the airport may obtain a temporary entry permit from immigration. 5-day port visa (Visa on Arrival) for Shenzhen if arriving at designated ports of entry from Hong Kong by land or sea, for stays within Shenzhen. 3-day port visa (Visa on Arrival) if arriving in Zhuhai or Xiamen at designated ports of entry, for stays within the respective city. 15-day visa-free entry for cruise ship passengers in tour groups, if arriving at any cruise port along China's coastline, including but not limited to Tianjin; Dalian; Shanghai; Lianyungang; Wenzhou; Zhoushan; Xiamen; Qingdao; Guangzhou; Shenzhen; Beihai; Haikou; Sanya. May further travel inland to all regions of coastal provinces (and equivalents) and Beijing. May apply for a port visa (Visa on Arrival) if travelling for an urgent, qualified reason. Prior clearance for port visa is highly recommended or may be denied boarding by airlines. Visa not required for 15 days for travelling as part of an accredited tour group (5 ~ 50 people). May visit Suifenhe without a visa for up to 15 days if travelling with at least one companion. Residents of Amur Oblast may visit Heihe without a visa for a day. 30 days visa-free on Hainan Island through travel agencies provided that nationals of Russia arriving on a direct flight from third countries.

Extendable up to 180-day stay within 1-year period.

e-Visa holders must arrive via Port Bouet Airport.

90 days within any 180-day period.

90 days within any 180-day period for valid Schengen Member State visa holders.

From 19 September 2022, Russian citizens are banned from entering Czech Republic for tourism, business, sports or culture

May extended stay for a fee.

Visa on arrival is only available at the Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport or at the Dili Sea Port. Extension of stay is possible for up to 90 days.

Extension of stay is possible.

e-Visa issued for 30 days. Extension of stay is possible. Visa free for tourists arriving at Sharm El Sheikh, Saint Catherine or Taba airports and remaining in the Sinai resorts for a maximum stay of 15 days.

e-Visa holders must arrive via Malabo International Airport.

Pre-arranged visa can be picked up on arrival.

From 19 September 2022, Russian citizens are banned from entering Estonia for tourism, business, sports or culture.

Extension of stay is possible for additional 30 days in total.

Visa on arrival is obtainable only at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. e-Visa holders must arrive via Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. e-Visa is available for 30 or 90 days.

From 30 September 2022, Russian citizens are banned from entering Finland for tourism.

e-Visa holders must arrive via Libreville International Airport.

Pre-arranged emergency visa can be picked up on arrival.

Extension of stay is possible for 90 days.

e-Visa holders must arrive via 32 designated airports or 5 designated seaports. An Indian e-Tourist Visa may only be obtained twice within 1 calendar year. Foreigners of Pakistani origin or who hold a Pakistani Passport are not eligible for an e-Visa. Foreigners who are not Pakistani nationals, but whose parents or grandparents (either paternal or maternal) were born in, or were permanent residents in Pakistan, are also not eligible for an e-Visa.

Visa not required for 15 days for travelling as part of an accredited tour group (5 ~ 50 people). Citizens of Russia who have already made an application, at least two days before arrival, at the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affair's e-Visa website and present the submission notification at the airport's visa desk may obtain a visa on arrival. Admission will be refused: to women not wearing Islamic head cover, scarf, long sleeves or stockings. to holders of passports containing an Israeli visa/stamp in the last 12 months. 14 day visa-free on Kish and Qeshm Islands. Extension of stay is possible twice for 30 days for a total of up to 90 days.

Due to safety concerns, the Russian government advises its citizens not to visit Iraq.

90 days within any 180-day period. Internal ID valid.

Applications can be submitted up to 90 days prior to travel and must be submitted at least 3 days in advance. eTA fee is USD 32.50. Proof of reservation at the hotel where visitors plan to stay is required (if staying with friends, an invitation letter is also acceptable). Yellow fever vaccination certificate is required if coming from endemic countries. Can also be entered on an East Africa tourist visa issued by Rwanda or Uganda.

90 days within any 12-month period.

Pre-arranged visa can be picked up on arrival.

90 days within any 180-day period. Internal ID valid.

From 19 September 2022, Russian citizens are banned from entering Latvia for tourism, business, sports or culture.

1 month extendable for 2 additional months. Granted free of charge at Beirut International Airport or any other port of entry if there is no Israeli visa or seal, holding a telephone number, an address in Lebanon, and a non refundable return or circle trip ticket.

From 19 September 2022, Russian citizens are banned from entering Lithuania for tourism, business, sports or culture.

For stays of 61 to 90 days, the visa fee is 59 USD.

Electronic permit gives the right to enter the country only by air. 180 days for valid Canada, Japan, USA, United Kingdom or a Schengen Member State visa holders.

Extension of stay is possible up to 60 days.

90 days within any 180-day period.

Visitors must register their ETA on the e-Visa platform at least 48 hours before travel and pay a processing fee of 48 USD. Extension of stay is possible for 30 days.

Visa waiver has been extended until 30 June 2026. Must arrive via Yangon, Nay Pyi Taw or Mandalay airports. e-Visa holders must arrive via Yangon, Nay Pyi Taw or Mandalay airports or via land border crossings with Thailand — Tachileik, Myawaddy and Kawthaung or India — Rih Khaw Dar and Tamu. e-Visa is available for both tourism (allowed stay is 28 days) or business (allowed stay is 70 days) purposes.

3 months within 1 calendar year.

Extension of stay is possible of up to 150 days. Business travellers can obtain a visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 5 years, subject to a fee and a license issued by the Ministry of Industry.

May apply online (Online Visitor Visa). Also referred to as eVisa

Tourist card must be obtained on arrival, subject to a fee. Extension of stay is possible for additional 30 days for a fee.

Visa-free entry for up to 15 days for valid USA, United Kingdom or Schengen Member State (multiple 'C' visa) visa holders.

From 29 May 2024, Russian citizens are banned from entering Norway for tourism. Visa-free access to the Kirkenes area for 15 days for holders of border traffic permit. Visa-free access for Schengen Residents including tourism.

Extension of stay is possible.

A visa is not required for a maximum stay of 30 days. A visa on arrival is available for a maximum stay of 59 days. Extension of stay is only possible for those who obtained a visa on arrival, to a maximum of 1 year.

From 19 September 2022, Russian citizens are banned from entering Poland for tourism, business, sports or culture.

A visa on arrival is available for 30 days. Can also be entered on an East Africa Tourist Visa issued by Kenya or Uganda.

Can be extended stay for a fee.

Although officially no visa is required, at least a Double Entry Schengen visa is required to enter San Marino since it has no own airport facility.

Application can be submitted up to 30 days before travel. Visitors must upload a reservation confirmation(s) for each visitor's location of stay in Seychelles. Yellow fever vaccination certificate is required if coming from endemic countries. Payment of the fee (EUR 10) by credit or debit card. Valid for one journey only and it expires once exit the country.

May obtain online e-Service through eligible through authorized travel agencies or through local sponsors (Singapore citizen or permanent residents). Allowed visa-free transit for 96 hours.

Pre-arranged visa can be picked up on arrival.

Due to safety concerns, the Russian government advises its citizens not to visit Somalia.

Extension of stay possible for additional 90 days.

A maximum total stay of 90 days within any 180-day period. The validity period of a K-ETA is 3 years from the date of approval.

Obtainable online. Printed visa authorization must be presented at the time of travel.

From July 12, 2025, Russian citizens will need an airport transit visa to transit through Spanish airports

Electronic Travel Authorization subject to granting/issuing free of charge. The standard visitor visa allows a stay of 60 days within any 6-month period. Visa fees (for Standard visitor visa): SAARC - USD 35 Non SAARC - USD 75 e-Visa categories will be charged an additional USD 18.50 service fee. If transiting from any of the Sri Lankan airports, An e-Visa is exempted (2 day transit period).

Pre-arranged visa can be picked up on arrival.

An entrance fee of USD 50 or EUR 50 must be paid online prior to arrival. Multiple entry e-Visa is also available.

Due to safety concerns, the Russian government advises its citizens not to visit Syria.

Extension of stay is possible for additional 5 months.

60 days during one trip, no more than 90 days within any 180-day period.

Pre-arranged visa can be picked up on arrival.

Can also be entered on an East Africa Tourist Visa issued by Kenya or Rwanda.

Due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, obtaining a visa has become virtually difficult, with some exceptions.

90 days within any 180-day period.

24-hours visa-free visit : When in transit to/from Australia, Canada, New Zealand or USA, or If holder of residence permit issued by Australia, Canada, New Zealand or USA, or If holder of certain EEA or Switzerland visas, or If holder of certain Irish visas.

Residents of the Chukotka Autonomous Okrug in Russia who are members of the indigenous population do not need a visa to visit Alaska if they have relatives (blood relatives, members of the same tribe, native people who have similar language and cultural heritage) in Alaska. Entry points are in Gambell and Nome. Individuals must be invited by a relative in Alaska, must notify local authorities at least ten days before traveling to Alaska, and must leave Alaska within 90 days.

90 days within any 180-day period. Extension of stay is possible for additional 90 days.

90 days within any 180-day period. Extension of stay is possible for additional 90 days.

30 day visa free on Phú Quốc. A single entry e-Visa is available for 90 days.

Due to safety concerns, the Russian government advises its citizens not to visit Yemen. Yemen introduced an e-Visa system for visitors who meet certain eligibility requirements (group travel of 10 or more people, business trips, and transit etc.).

For those travelling to Zambia for business, the maximum stay is 30 days in any 1-year period. Tourists are allowed 90 days in any 1-year period. Also eligible for a universal visa allowing access to Zimbabwe.

For those travelling to Zimbabwe for business, a visa on arrival can also be issued for a maximum stay of 30 days. Also eligible for a universal visa allowing access to Zambia.