Comprehensive visa requirements for travelers to Russia from different countries
Last updated: February 24, 2026
Max stay: 90 days
Visa exemption short stay
Max stay: 90 days
90 days within any 180-day period
Max stay: 90 days
90 days within any 180-day period
Max stay: 90 days
Max stay: 90 days
Tourist visa required
Max stay: 90 days
90 days per 180-day period under bilateral visa-free agreement.
Max stay: 30 days
Tourist visa required
Max stay: 30 days
Up to 30 days per visit with eVisa
Max stay: 30 days
Up to 30 days on eVisa (single entry, within 120-day validity). Longer stays require consular visa.
Max stay: 16 days
eVisa: 16 days for specific regions (St. Petersburg, Kaliningrad, Far East). Single entry only.
Max stay: 30 days
Up to 30 days on eVisa (single entry, 120-day validity). Longer stays require consular visa.
Max stay: 16 days
eVisa: 16 days for specific regions. Single entry only.
Max stay: 16 days
eVisa: 16 days for specific regions (St. Petersburg, Kaliningrad, Far East). Single entry only. Regular tourist visa required for other regions.
Max stay: 30 days
Unified e-visa: single entry; validity 120 days from issue; permitted stay up to 30 days (counting arrival/departure days)
Max stay: 30 days
Unified eVisa available for tourism/business
Max stay: 30 days
Unified eVisa available
Max stay: 16 days
eVisa: 16 days for specific regions. Single entry only.
Max stay: 30 days
Unified eVisa available
Max stay: 30 days
Unified e-visa: single entry; validity 120 days; stay up to 30 days from entry (within validity).
Max stay: 30 days
Unified eVisa available
Max stay: 30 days
Unified eVisa available
Max stay: 30 days
Unified eVisa available
Max stay: 30 days
Unified eVisa available
Max stay: 16 days
eVisa: 16 days for specific regions. Single entry only.
Max stay: 30 days
Unified eVisa available
Max stay: 30 days
Unified eVisa available
Max stay: 30 days
Unified eVisa available
Max stay: 30 days
Unified eVisa available
Max stay: 30 days
Unified eVisa available
Max stay: 30 days
Unified eVisa available
Max stay: 30 days
Unified e-visa: single entry; validity 120 days; stay up to 30 days from entry (within validity)
Max stay: 16 days
eVisa: 16 days for specific regions. Single entry only.
Max stay: 30 days
Unified eVisa available
Max stay: 30 days
Unified eVisa available
Max stay: 30 days
Unified eVisa available
Max stay: 30 days
Unified eVisa available
Max stay: 30 days
Unified eVisa; up to 30 days stay
Max stay: 30 days
Up to 30 days for standard tourist visa; business visa duration varies by invitation
Max stay: 30 days
Visa conditions vary. Standard tourist visa: up to 30 days.
Max stay: 30 days
Tourist visa required
Max stay: 30 days
Tourist visa required
Visa required. Apply at Russian Embassy/Consulate.
Max stay: 30 days
Tourist visa required
Visa required. Apply at Russian Embassy/Consulate.
Max stay: 30 days
Tourist visa required
Max stay: 30 days
Tourist visa required
Visa required. Diplomatic relations affected by Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Max stay: 30 days
Tourist visa required prior to travel
Max stay: 30 days
Tourist visa required prior to travel
Max stay: 30 days
Tourist visa required prior to travel
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Disclaimer: Visa requirements can change without notice. Always verify current requirements with official government sources or the embassy/consulate before making travel arrangements.
