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Russia visa requirements 2026

Do you need a visa for Russia? Entry rules for every passport, grouped by visa category.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

Region: Eastern Europe | Continent: Europe

63Visa-free

64eVisa

0Visa on arrival

71Visa required

Russia entry rules at a glance

Of the 198 passports we track, 63 can enter Russia visa-free (most commonly for up to 90 days) and 0 can get a visa on arrival. Of the rest, 64 need an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation before departure and 71 need a visa issued in advance by an embassy or consulate.

63 of 198 passports can travel to Russia without arranging anything before departure.

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Russia entry rules for common passports

Passport	Entry rule for Russia
United States of America	Visa required
United Kingdom	Visa required
Canada	Visa required
Australia	Visa required
Germany	eVisa
France	eVisa
India	eVisa
China	eVisa
Nigeria	Visa required
South Africa	Visa-free (90 days)
Brazil	Visa-free (90 days)
Philippines	eVisa

Russia visa requirements by region of passport

Number of passports from each region in each entry category for Russia.

Passport region	Visa-free	eVisa	Visa required
Africa	6	3	45
Asia	18	22	11
Europe	7	34	3
North America	15	3	5
Oceania	5	2	7
South America	12	0	0

Entry rules for every passport

Visa-free 63

Andorra90 days
Antigua and Barbuda90 days
Argentina90 days
Armenia90 days
Azerbaijan90 days
Belarus90 days
Belize90 days
Bolivia90 days
Bosnia and Herz.30 days
Botswana30 days
Brazil90 days
Brunei14 days
Cape Verde60 days
Chile90 days
Colombia90 days
Costa Rica90 days
Cuba90 days
Dominica90 days
Dominican Rep.60 days
Ecuador90 days
El Salvador90 days
Fiji90 days
Georgia90 days
Grenada90 days
Guatemala90 days
Guyana90 days
Honduras90 days
Hong Kong14 days
Israel90 days
Jamaica90 days
Kazakhstan90 days
Kyrgyzstan
Laos30 days
Macau30 days
Maldives90 days
Mauritius60 days
Moldova90 days
Mongolia30 days
Montenegro30 days
Namibia90 days
Nauru14 days
Nicaragua90 days
Palau30 days
Panama90 days
Paraguay90 days
Peru90 days
Qatar90 days
Saint Kitts and Nevis90 days
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines90 days
Samoa60 days
Serbia30 days
Seychelles30 days
South Africa90 days
South Korea60 days
Suriname90 days
Tajikistan90 days
Thailand30 days
Ukraine90 days
United Arab Emirates90 days
Uruguay90 days
Uzbekistan90 days
Vanuatu90 days
Venezuela90 days

eVisa 64

Visa required 71

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to visit Russia?

It depends on your passport. Of 198 passports, 63 can enter visa-free, 64 need an eVisa and 71 need a visa before travel. Find your passport in the lists on this page.

Which passports can enter Russia without a visa?

63 passports have visa-free access to Russia, including Thailand, United Arab Emirates, South Korea, Brazil, Argentina, South Africa, Georgia, Armenia and others. The most common visa-free stay is 90 days.

Does Russia offer visa on arrival?

Our data shows no passports eligible for a visa on arrival in Russia. Travellers who are not visa-exempt should arrange an eVisa or visa before departure.

Can I apply for a Russia eVisa online?

64 passports are eligible for an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation for Russia. Apply only through the official government portal and allow time for processing before you fly.

Do European passport holders need a visa for Russia?

Of 44 passports from Europe, 7 can enter Russia visa-free or with a visa on arrival. The region table on this page breaks this down by category.

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About this data

Entry categories come from our passport-by-destination matrix, last updated 2026-01-09. Visa policies change, and special rules can apply to diplomatic passports, residents of third countries or travellers arriving by land. Always confirm with the destination's official immigration website or your airline before you travel.

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