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Visa requirements for Russia

Who can enter Russia, by nationality. Tourism. Data as of September 4, 2026.

Passport holders from 42 countries can enter Russia without a visa in advance. All 42 enter visa-free on a valid passport. Everyone else needs a visa, or an e-visa where one is offered, before travelling.

42 visa-free
0 on arrival
0 eTA
64 e-visa
143 visa required

Visa-free entry

42 nationalities

Electronic visa

64 nationalities

Visa required in advance

143 nationalities

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.

About Russia

Russia, or the Russian Federation, is a country in Eastern Europe and North Asia. It is the largest country in the world, spanning eleven time zones and sharing land borders with fourteen countries. With a population of over 140 million, Russia is the most populous country in Europe and the ninth-most populous in the world. It is a highly urbanised country, with sixteen of its urban areas having more than 1 million inhabitants. Moscow, the most populous metropolitan area in Europe, is the capital and largest city of Russia, while Saint Petersburg is its second-largest city and a major cultural centre.

CapitalMoscow

RegionEastern Europe

Population143.5M

Area17,098,242 km²

CurrencyRussian ruble

LanguagesRussian

Calling code+7

Tourist arrivals6.4M (2020)

Climate in Moscow

Warmest July, coolest December, driest April.

January to December mean temp, Open-Meteo (2020)

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