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Visa requirements for Russia
Holders of 66 of 198 passports can enter without applying for a visa in advance.
Based on public visa data as of 17 Feb 2026 · 0 of 198 rules verified
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Government travel advice for Russia
- United States
- Level 4: Do Not Travel
- United Kingdom
- Advises against all travel
- Canada
- Avoid all travel
What these governments tell their own citizens about travel to Russia as a whole, as of 30 Sept 2026. It is not about visas, and it reflects each government’s relations and consular reach as well as conditions on the ground. At least two of them advise against all travel, so Russia is marked on passport pages (how we count it).
Who needs a visa for Russia
World map of what each country's passport holders need to enter Russia. The full list is in the table below.
- Visa-free
- eVisa
- Visa required
- Russia
- No data
Each country is coloured by what its passport holders need to enter Russia. Select a country to see its passport page.
Entry requirements by passport
What holders of each passport need for a short visit to Russia — tourism or business — grouped from the easiest entry to the hardest.
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Visa-free66 passports
No visa needed for a short visit.
eVisa61 passports
Apply for a visa online before you travel. You may still be asked to give fingerprints or attend an interview in person.
Visa required71 passports
Apply for a visa before you travel, with a visit in person: to a consulate or visa centre, or to give fingerprints.