๐ท๐บVisa requirements for Russia
Who can enter Russia, by nationality. Tourism. Data as of October 19, 2026.
Passport holders from 43 countries can enter Russia without a visa in advance. All 43 enter visa-free on a valid passport. Everyone else needs a visa, or an e-visa where one is offered, before travelling.
- 43 visa-free
- 0 on arrival
- 0 eTA
- 82 e-visa
- 117 visa required
242 nationalities
Visa-free entry
43 nationalities
Argentina
Armenia
Azerbaijan
Belarus
Bolivia
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Brazil
Chile
Colombia
Cuba
Ecuador
El Salvador
Fiji
Guatemala
Guyana
Honduras
Hong Kong
Israel
Kazakhstan
Kyrgyzstan
Macau
Mauritius
Moldova
Mongolia
Montenegro
Namibia
Nicaragua
Panama
Paraguay
Peru
Qatar
Saudi Arabia3 months
Serbia
Seychelles
South Africa
South Korea
Tajikistan
Thailand
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates
Uruguay
Uzbekistan
Venezuela
Electronic visa
82 nationalities
ร
land Islands
Aruba
Austria
Bahrain
Barbados
Belgium
Bhutan
Bulgaria
Cambodia
Caribbean Netherlands
China
Croatia
Curaรงao
Cyprus
Czechia
Denmark
Estonia
Eswatini
Faroe Islands
Finland
France
French Guiana
French Polynesia
French Southern Territories
Germany
Greece
Greenland
Guadeloupe
Hungary
Iceland
India
Indonesia
Iran
Ireland
Italy
Japan
Jordan
Kenya
Kuwait
Latvia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malaysia
Malta
Martinique
Mayotte
Mexico
Monaco
Myanmar
Netherlands
New Caledonia
North Korea
North Macedonia
Norway
Oman
Papua New Guinea
Philippines
Poland
Portugal
Rรฉunion
Romania
Saint Barthรฉlemy
Saint Lucia
Saint Martin
Saint Pierre and Miquelon
San Marino
Singapore
Sint Maarten
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Tonga
Trinidad and Tobago
Turkey
Turkmenistan
Vatican City
Vietnam
Wallis and Futuna
Zimbabwe
Visa required in advance
117 nationalities
Afghanistan
Albania
Algeria
American Samoa
Andorra
Angola
Anguilla
Antigua and Barbuda
Australia
Bahamas
Bangladesh
Belize
Benin
Bermuda
Botswana
British Indian Ocean Territory
British Virgin Islands
Brunei
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cameroon
Canada
Cape Verde
Cayman Islands
Central African Republic
Chad
Christmas Island
Cocos (Keeling) Islands
Comoros
Cook Islands
Costa Rica
Cรดte dโIvoire
Djibouti
Dominica
Dominican Republic
DR Congo
Egypt
Equatorial Guinea
Eritrea
Ethiopia
Falkland Islands
Gabon
Gambia
Georgia
Ghana
Gibraltar
Grenada
Guam
Guernsey
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
Haiti
Iraq
Isle of Man
Jamaica
Jersey
Kiribati
Kosovo
Laos
Lebanon
Lesotho
Liberia
Libya
Madagascar
Malawi
Maldives
Mali
Marshall Islands
Mauritania
Micronesia
Montserrat
Morocco
Mozambique
Nauru
Nepal
New Zealand
Niger
Nigeria
Niue
Norfolk Island
Northern Mariana Islands
Pakistan
Palau
Palestine
Pitcairn Islands
Puerto Rico
Republic of the Congo
Rwanda
Saint Helena
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Samoa
Sรฃo Tomรฉ and Prรญncipe
Senegal
Sierra Leone
Solomon Islands
Somalia
South Sudan
Sri Lanka
Sudan
Suriname
Syria
Taiwan
Tanzania
Timor-Leste
Togo
Tokelau
Tunisia
Turks and Caicos Islands
Tuvalu
U.S. Virgin Islands
Uganda
United Kingdom
United States
Vanuatu
Yemen
Zambia
UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Russia
Russia has 40 sites on UNESCO's World Heritage List.
- Ancient City of Tauric Chersonese and its Chora
- Astronomical Observatories of Kazan Federal University
- Bolgar Historical and Archaeological Complex
- Central Sikhote-Alin
- Church of the Ascension, Kolomenskoye
- Church of the Holy All-Savior of Derbent
- Churches of the Pskov School of Architecture
- Citadel, Ancient City and Fortress Buildings of Derbent
- Cultural Landscape of Kenozero Lake
- Cultural and Historic Ensemble of the Solovetsky Islands
- Curonian Spit
- Derbent
- Derbent Lighthouse
- Derbent Mosque
- Ferapontov Monastery
- Golden Mountains of Altai
- Historic Centre of Saint Petersburg and Related Groups of Monuments
- Historic Monuments of Novgorod and Surroundings
- Kapova Cave
- Kizhi Pogost
- Kremlin and Red Square
- Lake Baikal
- Landscapes of Dauria
- Lena Pillars
- Novodevichy Convent
- Petroglyphs of Lake Onega and the White Sea
- Putorana Plateau
- Qazan Kremlin
- Solovetsky Islands
- Solovetsky state Museum-reserve
- Struve Geodetic Arc
- Sviyazhsk Assumption Monastery
- Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius
- Uvs Nuur Basin
- Virgin Komi Forests
- Volcanoes of Kamchatka
- Western Caucasus
- White Monuments of Vladimir and Suzdal
- Zapovednik Wrangel Island
- historical centre of Yaroslavl
Source: Wikidata, community-maintained and not the official UNESCO count.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa to visit Russia?
It depends on your passport. 43 nationalities can enter Russia without arranging a visa in advance (visa-free, on arrival, or eTA); everyone else needs a visa or e-visa. Use the tables below to check a specific passport.
What currency is used in Russia?
Russian ruble (RUB). 1 USD is approximately 83.21 RUB.
What side of the road does Russia drive on?
Russia drives on the right.
How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites does Russia have?
40: Ancient City of Tauric Chersonese and its Chora, Astronomical Observatories of Kazan Federal University, Bolgar Historical and Archaeological Complex, Central Sikhote-Alin, Church of the Ascension, Kolomenskoye, Church of the Holy All-Savior of Derbent, Churches of the Pskov School of Architecture, Citadel, Ancient City and Fortress Buildings of Derbent, and more.
What is the emergency number in Russia?
01 / 02 / 03 / 101 / 102 / 103 / 112.
What time zone is Russia in?
Moscow (UTC+3).
What is the nearest airport to Moscow?
Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO), about 28 km away.
Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.