Where Russia passport holders can go visa-free

90 days within any 365-day period. Although officially no visa is required, at least a Double Entry Schengen visa is required to enter Andorra since it has no own airport facility.

30 days per trip, but no more than 90 days within any 1 calendar year for tourism purposes only. Visitors must have a return/onward ticket and a hotel reservation confirmation. An International Certificate of Vaccination is required.

90 days within any 180-day period.

180 days in a year. Internal ID valid.

90 days within one calendar year period. Entry denied to those of Armenian descent.

Extension of stay is possible.

Russian citizens have many of the same rights and entitlements as Belarusian citizens. Internal ID valid.

90 days within a 180-day period.

90 days within any 180-day period.

30 days within any 60-day period.

Extension to the visa-free period must be applied for in advance.

Extension of stay possible for additional 90 days.

Must register online at least five days prior to arrival. Visitors must pay the Airport Security Fee (TSA) before visiting. The cost is 3,400 CVE (approx. 31 EUR) and can be paid via the online platform (EASE).

Extension of stay is possible for additional 90 days for a fee.

From September 15, 2025 to 31 December 2027, Russian national ordinary passport holders can travel to China for business, tourism, family visits, transit and exchange and visit purposes for up to 30 days without a visa under the newly announced visa waiver program. 240-hour (10-day) visa-free transit to a third country or region (including Hong Kong, Macau or Taiwan) using any mode of transport. Must have a confirmed onward ticket/itinerary, and enter through 1 of 64 approved ports. During which, may freely travel within the 24 provinces permitted for visa-free transit and engage in tourism, business, and visits. 24-hour visa-free transit to a third country or region (including Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan), is available at most international airports, without leaving the airport. Travellers who need to leave the airport may obtain a temporary entry permit from immigration. 5-day port visa (Visa on Arrival) for Shenzhen if arriving at designated ports of entry from Hong Kong by land or

Extendable up to 180-day stay within 1-year period.

90 days within any 180-day period.

May extended stay for a fee.

Extension of stay is possible.

Extension of stay is possible for additional 30 days in total.

Extension of stay is possible for 90 days.

Visa not required for 15 days for travelling as part of an accredited tour group (5 ~ 50 people). Citizens of Russia who have already made an application, at least two days before arrival, at the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affair's e-Visa website and present the submission notification at the airport's visa desk may obtain a visa on arrival. Admission will be refused: to women not wearing Islamic head cover, scarf, long sleeves or stockings. to holders of passports containing an Israeli visa/stamp in the last 12 months. 14 day visa-free on Kish and Qeshm Islands. Extension of stay is possible twice for 30 days for a total of up to 90 days.

90 days within any 180-day period. Internal ID valid.

90 days within any 12-month period.

90 days within any 180-day period. Internal ID valid.

Extension of stay is possible up to 60 days.

90 days within any 180-day period.

Visa not required until November 1, 2026.

e-Visa holders must arrive via Yangon, Nay Pyi Taw or Mandalay airports or via land border crossings with Thailand — Tachileik, Myawaddy and Kawthaung or India — Rih Khaw Dar and Tamu. e-Visa is available for both tourism (allowed stay is 28 days) or business (allowed stay is 70 days) purposes.

90 days within 180-day period.

Tourist card must be obtained on arrival, subject to a fee. Extension of stay is possible for additional 30 days for a fee.

Extension of stay is possible.

A visa on arrival is available for a maximum stay of 59 days. Extension of stay is only possible for those who obtained a visa on arrival, to a maximum of 1 year.

Can be extended stay for a fee.

Visa-free for 90 days within one calendar year period. Visa is required to perform Hajj or Umrah during the Hajj season.

Extension of stay possible for additional 90 days.

An entrance fee of USD 50 or EUR 50 must be paid online prior to arrival. Multiple entry e-Visa is also available.

60 days during one trip, no more than 90 days within any 180-day period.

90 days within any 180-day period.

90 days within any 180-day period. Extension of stay is possible for additional 90 days.

90 days within any 180-day period. Extension of stay is possible for additional 90 days.

30 day visa-free on Phú Quốc. A single entry e-Visa is available for 90 days.

Applications can be submitted up to 90 days prior to travel and must be submitted at least 3 days in advance. eTA fee is 32.50 USD. Proof of reservation at the hotel where visitors plan to stay is required (if staying with friends, an invitation letter is also acceptable). Yellow fever vaccination certificate is required if coming from endemic countries. Can also be entered on an East Africa tourist visa issued by Rwanda or Uganda.

Visitors must register their ETA on the e-Visa platform at least 48 hours before travel and pay a processing fee of 48 USD. Extension of stay is possible for 30 days.

A maximum total stay of 90 days within any 180-day period. The validity period of a K-ETA is 3 years from the date of approval.

Electronic Travel Authorization subject to granting/issuing free of charge.

Visitors can apply to extend their stay when in the country.

1 month extendable for 2 additional months. Granted free of charge at Beirut International Airport or any other port of entry if there is no Israeli visa or seal, holding a telephone number, an address in Lebanon, and a non refundable return or circle trip ticket.

Due to safety concerns, the Russian government advises its citizens not to visit Syria.

Visa on arrival is only available at the Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport or at the Dili Sea Port. Extension of stay is possible for up to 90 days.

Extension of stay is possible for additional 5 months.

Visa-free entry for up to 90 days for valid USA, United Kingdom or Schengen Member State ('C' or 'D' visa) visa holders.

May apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).

Visas can be issued on arrival for a stay up to 1 month. Visa can be extended for an additional two weeks. e-Visa issued for 14 days, extendable once.

Must have an international vaccination certificate. Three types of electronic visa are offered: the e-Visa valid for 30 days for a single entry (50 EUR), the e-Visa valid for 30 days for several (multiple) entries (75 EUR), and the e-Visa valid for 90 days to make several (multiple) entries (100 EUR).

Visitors are required to book with a registered tour operator in Bhutan. The Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) of 200 USD per person, per night for almost all visitors to Bhutan. Additionally, if payment is made in US dollars from September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2027, the SDF is 100 USD.

Passengers holding an entry authorisation letter from the authorities may obtain a visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 1 month.

May apply online. Pre-arranged visa can be picked up on arrival.

e-Visa holders must arrive via Port Bouet Airport.

e-Visa issued for 30 days. Extension of stay is possible. Visa-free for tourists arriving at Sharm El Sheikh, Saint Catherine or Taba airports and remaining in the Sinai resorts for a maximum stay of 15 days.

e-Visa holders must arrive via Malabo International Airport.

Visa on arrival is obtainable only at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. e-Visa holders must arrive via Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. e-Visa is available for 30 or 90 days.

e-Visa holders must arrive via Libreville International Airport.

Pre-arranged emergency visa can be picked up on arrival.

e-Visa holders must arrive via 32 designated airports or 5 designated seaports. An Indian e-Tourist Visa may only be obtained twice within 1 calendar year. Foreigners of Pakistani origin or who hold a Pakistani Passport are not eligible for an e-Visa. Foreigners who are not Pakistani nationals, but whose parents or grandparents (either paternal or maternal) were born in, or were permanent residents in Pakistan, are also not eligible for an e-Visa.

Due to safety concerns, the Russian government advises its citizens not to visit Iraq.

For stays of 61 to 90 days, the visa fee is 59 USD.

Extension of stay is possible of up to 150 days. Business travellers can obtain a visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 5 years, subject to a fee and a license issued by the Ministry of Industry.

May apply online (Online Visitor Visa). Also referred to as eVisa

A visa on arrival is available for 30 days. Can also be entered on an East Africa Tourist Visa issued by Kenya or Uganda.

Pre-arranged visa can be picked up on arrival.

Due to safety concerns, the Russian government advises its citizens not to visit Somalia.

Obtainable online 30 days single entry for 100 USD, 90 days multiple entry for 200 USD and 180 days multiple entry for 350 USD. Printed visa authorization must be presented at the time of travel.

Can also be entered on an East Africa Tourist Visa issued by Kenya or Rwanda.

For those travelling to Zambia for business, the maximum stay is 30 days in any 1-year period. Tourists are allowed 90 days in any 1-year period. Also eligible for a universal visa allowing access to Zimbabwe.

For those travelling to Zimbabwe for business, a visa on arrival can also be issued for a maximum stay of 30 days. Also eligible for a universal visa allowing access to Zambia.

e-Visa : Visitors must arrive at Kabul International (KBL). Citizens of Russia residing in other countries might be eligible for an e-Visa Due to safety concerns, the Russian government advises its citizens not to visit Afghanistan.

Persons may be denied entry if entering with a passport containing visas or stamps issued by Israel. Visitors on tours organized to some southern regions by an approved travel agency may obtain a visa on arrival for up to 30 days.

US permanent resident card (Green card) holders can enter visa-free.

Multiple entry visa valid for 1 year upon arrival into the Central African Republic is mandatory. eVisa website exists, however it's operating in a "Test mode" and claims that "electronic visa processing is currently not possible"

90 days within any 180-day period for valid Schengen Member State visa holders.

Pre-arranged visa can be picked up on arrival.

Listed under "Countries With Visa Exemption Agreement" by Gambia Immigration Department. However, visa exemption agreement signed in 2017 only covers service and diplomatic passports

Pre-arranged visa can be picked up on arrival.

Obtaining a visa online via email might be possible

Open border with France.

Visa-free entry for up to 15 days for valid USA, United Kingdom or Schengen Member State (multiple 'C' visa) visa holders.

In late 2021, visa abolishing agreement was signed Both Timatic and Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs however still state that visa is required Nonetheless, San Marino carries out no border formalities and maintains an open border with Italy

May obtain online e-Service through eligible through authorized travel agencies or through local sponsors (Singapore citizen or permanent residents). Allowed visa-free transit for 96 hours.

From July 12, 2025, Russian citizens will need an airport transit visa to transit through Spanish airports

Pre-arranged visa can be picked up on arrival.

10-day visa on arrival if holding a letter of invitation provided by a company registered in Turkmenistan with a prior approval from the Foreign Ministry. Visitors can apply to extend their stay for an additional 10 days. When transiting between two non-bordering countries, visitors can obtain a Turkmenistan transit visa for a five-day stay. This must be applied for in advance at the Turkmenistan Embassy. Visitors must also submit copies of the visas for the country of entry into Turkmenistan and the country of departure from Turkmenistan. Visa fee is 20 USD.

Due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, obtaining a visa has become very difficult, with some exceptions.

24-hours visa-free visit : When in transit to/from Australia, Canada, New Zealand or USA, or If holder of residence permit issued by Australia, Canada, New Zealand or USA, or If holder of certain EEA or Switzerland visas, or If holder of certain Irish visas.

Residents of the Chukotka Autonomous Okrug in Russia who are members of the indigenous population do not need a visa to visit Alaska if they have relatives (blood relatives, members of the same tribe, native people who have similar language and cultural heritage) in Alaska. Entry points are in Gambell and Nome. Individuals must be invited by a relative in Alaska, must notify local authorities at least ten days before traveling to Alaska, and must leave Alaska within 90 days.

Open border with Italy.

Due to safety concerns, the Russian government advises its citizens not to visit Yemen. Separately, Yemen introduced an e-Visa system for visitors who meet certain eligibility requirements (group travel of 10 or more people, business trips, and transit etc.).

From 19 September 2022, Russian citizens are banned from entering Czech Republic for tourism, business, sports or culture

From 19 September 2022, Russian citizens are banned from entering Estonia for tourism, business, sports or culture.

From 30 September 2022, Russian citizens are banned from entering Finland for tourism.

From 19 September 2022, Russian citizens are banned from entering Latvia for tourism, business, sports or culture.

From 19 September 2022, Russian citizens are banned from entering Lithuania for tourism, business, sports or culture.

From 29 May 2024, Russian citizens are banned from entering Norway for tourism. Visa-free access to the Kirkenes area for 15 days for holders of border traffic permit. Visa-free access for Schengen Residents including tourism.

From 19 September 2022, Russian citizens are banned from entering Poland for tourism, business, sports or culture.