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Russia passport visa requirements 2026

Where a Russia passport gets you in visa-free, with a visa on arrival, with an eVisa, or only with a visa arranged in advance.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

78Visa-free

25eVisa

33Visa on arrival

62Visa required

Russia passport at a glance

With a Russia passport you can enter 78 destinations visa-free and 33 with a visa on arrival, so 111 of the 198 destinations we track need no paperwork before you fly. Another 25 issue an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation online, and 62 require a visa from an embassy or consulate before travel.

Open the visa map for Russia

Do Russia passport holders need a visa for popular destinations?

Destination	Entry rule for Russia passports
United States of America	Visa required
United Kingdom	Visa required
Schengen Area (Germany, France, Italy…)	Visa required
Canada	Visa required
Australia	eVisa
Japan	Visa required
China	Visa required
United Arab Emirates	Visa-free (90 days)
Turkey	Visa-free (60 days)
Thailand	Visa-free (60 days)
India	eVisa
South Africa	Visa-free (90 days)

Access by region

Number of destinations in each category for Russia passport holders.

Region	Visa-free	Visa on arrival	eVisa	Visa required
Africa	14	16	15	9
Asia	22	14	6	9
Europe	5	0	1	38
North America	19	0	1	3
Oceania	7	3	2	2
South America	11	0	0	1

Longest visa-free stays

Where Russia passport holders can stay the longest without a visa:

Georgia — up to 360 days
Armenia — up to 180 days
El Salvador — up to 180 days
Peru — up to 180 days
Fiji — up to 120 days
Vanuatu — up to 120 days
Antigua and Barbuda — up to 90 days
Argentina — up to 90 days

Full list of destinations

Visa-free 78

Angola30 days
Antigua and Barbuda90 days
Argentina90 days
Armenia180 days
Azerbaijan90 days
Bahamas90 days
Barbados90 days
Belarus
Bolivia90 days
Bosnia and Herz.30 days
Botswana90 days
Brazil90 days
Brunei14 days
Cape Verde60 days
Chile90 days
Colombia90 days
Costa Rica30 days
Cuba90 days
Dominica21 days
Dominican Rep.
Ecuador90 days
El Salvador180 days
Fiji120 days
Gambia90 days
Georgia360 days
Grenada90 days
Guatemala90 days
Guyana90 days
Haiti90 days
Honduras90 days
Hong Kong14 days
Israel90 days
Jamaica90 days
Kazakhstan90 days
Kiribati90 days
Kyrgyzstan
Laos30 days
Macau30 days
Malawi90 days
Malaysia30 days
Maldives90 days
Mauritius90 days
Micronesia30 days
Moldova90 days
Mongolia30 days
Montenegro30 days
Morocco90 days
Mozambique30 days
Myanmar30 days
Namibia90 days
Nauru90 days
Nicaragua90 days
Palau30 days
Palestine
Panama90 days
Paraguay90 days
Peru180 days
Philippines30 days
Saint Kitts and Nevis90 days
Saint Lucia42 days
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines90 days
Samoa90 days
Serbia30 days
Seychelles90 days
South Africa90 days
São Tomé and Príncipe15 days
Tajikistan
Thailand60 days
Trinidad and Tobago90 days
Tunisia90 days
Turkey60 days
United Arab Emirates90 days
Uruguay90 days
Uzbekistan
Vanuatu120 days
Venezuela90 days
Vietnam45 days
eSwatini30 days

eVisa 25

Visa on arrival 33

Visa required 62

Frequently asked questions

How many countries can Russia passport holders visit without a visa?

Russia passport holders can visit 78 destinations visa-free, including Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Malaysia, Brazil, Argentina and others. Adding the 33 destinations that offer a visa on arrival, 111 destinations need no visa arranged in advance.

Which countries offer visa on arrival to Russia passport holders?

33 destinations offer a visa on arrival to Russia passport holders, including Indonesia, Egypt, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Qatar, Oman, Jordan, Tanzania and others. Fees, onward-ticket and proof-of-funds requirements still apply at the border.

Where can Russia passport holders travel with an eVisa?

25 destinations let Russia passport holders apply online for an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation, including Singapore, South Korea, Mexico, Kenya, Australia, India, Albania, Benin and others.

Do Russia passport holders need a visa for Europe's Schengen Area?

Russia passport holders need a visa issued before travel in the Schengen Area, which covers 29 European countries including France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Hungary. One Schengen visa or visa-free stay covers all member states, limited to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Do Russia passport holders need a visa for the United States?

Russia passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United States, according to our data.

Do Russia passport holders need a visa for the United Kingdom?

Russia passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United Kingdom, according to our data.

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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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