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Russia visa requirements by passport

Holders of 127 passports can enter Russia without applying at an embassy: 67 visa-free and 60 with an eVisa. The other 71 need an embassy visa.

Source: Passport Index dataset (visualpharm/visa-free-dataset, updated 2026-06-14) + 181 sourced corrections (last checked 2026-10-15). Page built 15 October 2026. Report an error

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Jun, Jul, Aug
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SVO
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Pick your passport to see the entry rule for Russia, how long you can stay and a flight search.

Official Russia eVisa website

Apply only on the government's own website. Agencies and look-alike sites charge extra and can delay your trip. The lists below show which passports need an eVisa or eTA for Russia.

Apply for the eVisa on the official website

evisa.kdmid.ru

The government fee is shown on the official website.

Look-alike websites charge extra "service fees". Check the address before you pay.

Source: Consular Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia (checked 9 October 2026)

Recent rule changes for Russia

  • 15 October 2026 · Vietnam

    Vietnamese citizens can now visit Russia without a visa for up to 30 days

    Now Visa free · 30dSource

Entry rules for Russia by passport

Visa free67 passports

Show your passport at the border. Bring proof of your return trip.

eVisa60 passports

Apply on the official government website before you fly. No embassy visit.

Embassy visa required for 71 passports

Russia entry: common questions

Which passports can enter Russia without a visa?

Holders of 67 passports can enter Russia visa-free: Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belize, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei, Cape Verde, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Fiji, Georgia, Grenada, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Hong Kong, Israel, Jamaica, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Macau, Maldives, Mauritius, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Myanmar, Namibia, Nauru, Nicaragua, Palau, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Qatar, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Seychelles, South Africa, South Korea, Suriname, Tajikistan, Thailand, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Venezuela and Vietnam.

Who needs an eTA or eVisa for Russia?

An eVisa, applied for online before you fly, is needed for Austria, Bahrain, Barbados, Belgium, Bhutan, Bulgaria, Cambodia, China, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Eswatini, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iran, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Kuwait, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, Netherlands, North Korea, North Macedonia, Norway, Oman, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Vatican City and Zimbabwe passport holders. Apply only on the official government website, evisa.kdmid.ru; other sites add service fees.

How up to date are these Russia entry rules?

The visa data comes from the Passport Index dataset (visualpharm/visa-free-dataset, updated 2026-06-14) + 181 sourced corrections (last checked 2026-10-15). This page was built on 15 October 2026. Entry rules change, so confirm with Russia's official immigration website or embassy before you travel.