Russia passport
Visa requirements for ordinary passport holders, tourism. Data as of October 14, 2026.
Russia passport holders can travel to 113 destinations without arranging a visa in advance. That is 77 visa-free, 28 with a visa on arrival, and 8 with an electronic travel authorisation. 18 more offer an e-visa; 117 require a visa before you travel. This puts the Russia passport 55th of 199 worldwide.
- 77 visa-free
- 28 on arrival
- 8 eTA
- 18 e-visa
- 117 visa required
- #55 global rank
Visa-free
77 destinationsEnter on a valid passport, no visa.
- Andorra
- Angola30 days
- Antarctica
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Argentina3 months
- Armenia
- Azerbaijan3 months
- Bahamas
- Barbados28 days
- Belarus
- Belize30 days
- Botswana3 months
- Brazil3 months
- Brunei14 days
- Cape Verde2 months
- Chile3 months
- China30 days
- Colombia3 months
- Costa Rica6 months
- Cuba
- Dominica21 days
- Dominican Republic30 days
- Ecuador3 months
- El Salvador3 months
- Eswatini
- Fiji
- Gabon
- Gambia3 months
- Georgia
- Grenada
- Guatemala
- Guyana3 months
- Haiti
- Honduras3 months
- Hong Kong7 days
- Jamaica3 months
- Kazakhstan3 months
- Kiribati3 months
- Kyrgyzstan
- Macau30 days
- Mauritius
- Micronesia30 days
- Moldova
- Mongolia30 days
- Montenegro30 days
- Morocco
- Myanmar30 days
- Namibia
- Nicaragua
- North Macedonia3 months
- Oman14 days
- Palau30 days
- Panama3 months
- Paraguay
- Peru3 months
- Philippines30 days
- Qatar3 months
- Saint Lucia
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Samoa2 months
- San Marino30 days
- São Tomé and Príncipe15 days
- Saudi Arabia3 months
- Serbia30 days
- South Africa3 months
- Suriname3 months
- Svalbard and Jan Mayen
- Thailand30 days
- Tunisia3 months
- Turkey2 months
- United Arab Emirates3 months
- Uruguay3 months
- Uzbekistan
- Vanuatu4 months
- Venezuela3 months
- Vietnam45 days
- Western Sahara
Visa on arrival
28 destinationsA visa is issued at the border.
- Bangladesh30 days
- Burundi
- Cambodia30 days
- Comoros45 days
- Cook Islands31 days
- Egypt30 days
- Ethiopia
- Indonesia30 days
- Iran30 days
- Jordan3 months
- Laos30 days
- Lebanon
- Liberia
- Madagascar3 months
- Maldives
- Marshall Islands3 months
- Nauru3 months
- Nepal3 months
- Pitcairn Islands14 days
- Rwanda
- Sierra Leone
- Syria
- Tanzania
- Timor-Leste30 days
- Tonga31 days
- Tuvalu30 days
- Zambia3 months
- Zimbabwe
Electronic travel authorisation (eTA)
8 destinationsQuick online approval before departure.
e-Visa
18 destinationsApply and get approved online before travel.
Visa required in advance
117 destinationsArrange a visa before you travel.
- Åland Islands
- Albania
- Algeria
- American Samoa
- Anguilla
- Aruba
- Australia
- Austria
- Belgium
- Bermuda
- Bhutan
- Bolivia
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Bouvet Island
- British Indian Ocean Territory
- British Virgin Islands
- Bulgaria
- Burkina Faso
- Cameroon
- Canada
- Caribbean Netherlands
- Cayman Islands
- Central African Republic
- Christmas Island
- Cocos (Keeling) Islands
- Côte d’Ivoire
- Croatia
- Curaçao
- Cyprus
- Czechia
- Denmark
- DR Congo
- Eritrea
- Estonia
- Falkland Islands
- Faroe Islands
- Finland
- France
- French Guiana
- French Polynesia
- French Southern Territories
- Germany
- Ghana
- Gibraltar
- Greece
- Greenland
- Guadeloupe
- Guam
- Guernsey
- Guinea-Bissau
- Heard Island and McDonald Islands
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Ireland
- Isle of Man
- Italy
- Japan
- Jersey
- Kosovo
- Kuwait
- Latvia
- Lesotho
- Libya
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Malawi
- Mali
- Malta
- Martinique
- Mayotte
- Mexico
- Monaco
- Montserrat
- Netherlands
- New Caledonia
- New Zealand
- Niger
- Nigeria
- Niue
- Norfolk Island
- North Korea
- Northern Mariana Islands
- Norway
- Papua New Guinea
- Poland
- Portugal
- Puerto Rico
- Republic of the Congo
- Réunion
- Romania
- Saint Barthélemy
- Saint Martin
- Saint Pierre and Miquelon
- Senegal
- Singapore
- Sint Maarten
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Solomon Islands
- South Georgia
- Spain
- Sudan
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Tajikistan
- Tokelau
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Turkmenistan
- Turks and Caicos Islands
- U.S. Minor Outlying Islands
- U.S. Virgin Islands
- Ukraine
- United Kingdom
- United States
- Wallis and Futuna
- Yemen
Frequently asked questions
How many countries can Russia passport holders visit visa-free?
113 out of 248 destinations covered, without arranging a visa in advance (visa-free, on arrival, or eTA). 18 more offer an e-visa; 117 require a visa before travel.
Where can Russia passport holders travel without a visa?
The country-by-country list below shows where Russia passport holders can travel visa-free, get a visa on arrival, use an eTA, apply for an e-visa, or need a visa in advance. 113 destinations are currently in the easier-access group.
Do Russia passport holders need a visa?
It depends on the destination. Some destinations are visa-free or offer a visa on arrival or eTA; 18 offer an e-visa, while 117 require a visa before travel. Check the destination-specific entry rule and official authority before departure.
How can I check the latest visa requirements for a Russia passport?
Use the destination list and visa requirement pages on this site as a starting point. The Russia passport data is dated October 14, 2026; rules can change and may depend on nationality, residence, travel purpose, passport validity, or length of stay. Confirm the result with the destination's official immigration authority or consulate.
What is the Russia passport ranked?
55th of 199 passports worldwide, by number of visa-free-or-easier destinations.
How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites does Russia have?
40.
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.