As of 2024, Russian citizens had visa-free or visa on arrival access to 116 countries and territories, ranking the Russian passport 46th in the world according to the Henley Passport Index.[1]
Visa requirements for Russian citizens were lifted as the Soviet Union by the following countries/territories: Micronesia (18 December 1980);.[46]Mexico has introduced Electronic Authorization for Russian citizens from 1 November 2010.
* - Visa policy has been synchronized with the visa policy of the EU because of accession of these countries to the European Union.
The provision of visas on arrival to Russian citizens were discontinued by Mali (9 March 2015).
Visa requirements map
Visa requirements for Russian citizens holding ordinary passports
Russia
Unlimited
Visa not required
Visa on arrival
eVisa
Visa available both on arrival or online
Visa-free for group tourists
Visa required
Admission generally refused
The Russian passport is the highest ranking passports whose holders require a visa for travelling to the European Union, the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada.
Visa requirements
Visa requirements for holders of ordinary passports traveling for tourist purposes:
On January 12, 2022, the visa waiver agreement between the two countries came into effect, but it is currently unclear whether Russians are exempt from visas in Belize.
Visa not required for visits not exceeding 30 days for those holding a valid multiple entry visa or Permanent Residence Card of US, Canada or holding a valid multiple entry Schengen visa
30 days visa-free on Hainan Island through travel agencies provided that nationals of Russia arriving on a direct flight from third countries.[120][121]
e-Visa holders must arrive via 31 designated airports[Note 2] or 5 designated seaports.[Note 3][178]
An Indian e-Tourist Visa may only be obtained twice within 1 calendar year.[citation needed]
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.[179]
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.[184]
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.[185][circular reference]
Visa can be obtained upon arrival, it will cost a total of 40 JOD, obtainable at most international ports of entry and land border crossings. (except King Hussein/Allenby Bridge)
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.
May obtain online e-Service through eligible through authorized travel agencies or through local sponsors (Singapore citizen or permanent residents).[293][294]
On 24 October 2023, Sri Lanka announced the exemption of visa fees for Russian citizens. This is a pilot program that will last until 30 April 2024.[306]
The standard visitor visa allows a stay of 60 days within any 6-month period.[307]
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.[338][339]
Visa is not required (in theory) for holders of a valid Laissez-Passer issued by United Nations Organizations, NATO, OSCE, Council of Europe or European Union, holders of valid travel documents issued by EU Member and Schengen States, United States of America, Canada, Australia and Japan based on the 1951 Convention on Refugee Status or the 1954 Convention on the Status of Stateless Persons, as well as holders of valid travel documents for foreigners (max. 15 days stay).[355]
Visa free for 3 months within any 6-month period for each territory for holders a valid multiple-entry Schengen Member State 'C' visa issued by a French consular authority. The validity period of the visa must be between 6 months and 5 years.
Visa free for 3 months within any 6-month period for each territory for holders a valid multiple-entry Schengen Member State 'C' visa issued by a French consular authority. The validity period of the visa must be between 6 months and 5 years.
Visa free for 3 months within any 6-month period for each territory for holders a valid multiple-entry Schengen Member State 'C' visa issued by a French consular authority. The validity period of the visa must be between 6 months and 5 years.
Visa free for 3 months within any 6-month period for each territory for holders a valid multiple-entry Schengen Member State 'C' visa issued by a French consular authority. The validity period of the visa must be between 6 months and 5 years.
Visa free for 3 months within any 6-month period for each territory for holders a valid multiple-entry Schengen Member State 'C' visa issued by a French consular authority. The validity period of the visa must be between 6 months and 5 years.
Visa free for 3 months within any 6-month period for each territory for holders a valid multiple-entry Schengen Member State 'C' visa issued by a French consular authority. The validity period of the visa must be between 6 months and 5 years.
Visa free for 3 months within any 6-month period for each territory for holders a valid multiple-entry Schengen Member State 'C' visa issued by a French consular authority. The validity period of the visa must be between 6 months and 5 years.
Visa free for 3 months within any 6-month period for each territory for holders a valid multiple-entry Schengen Member State 'C' visa issued by a French consular authority. The validity period of the visa must be between 6 months and 5 years.
Visa free for 3 months within any 6-month period for each territory for holders a valid multiple-entry Schengen Member State 'C' visa issued by a French consular authority. The validity period of the visa must be between 6 months and 5 years.
Visa free for 3 months within any 6-month period for each territory for holders a valid multiple-entry Schengen Member State 'C' visa issued by a French consular authority. The validity period of the visa must be between 6 months and 5 years.
Visa free for 3 months within any 6-month period for each territory for holders a valid multiple-entry Schengen Member State 'C' visa issued by a French consular authority. The validity period of the visa must be between 6 months and 5 years.
Permit issued by the local police required for staying for less than 24 hours[381] and permit issued by the Norwegian police for staying for more than 24 hours.[382]
Unlimited period under Svalbard Treaty[383] but it's practically impossible to board a flight/ferry to Svalbard without entering Norway. Hence double entry Schengen visa would be required to go and come back from Svalbard to mainland Norway.
Holders of a multiple-entry visa issued by Canada, USA or the United Kingdom valid for at least 45 days beyond the period of intended stay in Bermuda do not require a visa for 3 months. Visa free for a maximum stay of 3 months if transiting through the United Kingdom.
Holders of a valid visa issued by the United Kingdom do not require a visa. Visa not required if holding a Schengen multiple entry visa with a minimum remaining validity of 7 days or visiting on a day trip as part of an organised tour arranged through a Gibraltar-based tour operator.
Russian passport holders who are lawful residents of the United Kingdom, United States of America or Canada, or who are holders of a valid visa permitting their travel to any of these three countries, may be granted leave to enter the Islands without a Turks and Caicos Islands visa.
Mount Athos - Special permit required (4 days: EUR 25 for Orthodox visitors, EUR 35 for non-Orthodox visitors, EUR 18 for students). There is a visitors' quota: maximum 100 Orthodox and 10 non-Orthodox per day and women are not allowed.[424][425]
North Korea outside Pyongyang - Special permit required. People are not allowed to leave the capital city, tourists can only leave the capital with a governmental tourist guide (no independent moving).
Malaysia. Sabah and Sarawak - Visa not required. These states have their own immigration authorities and passport is required to travel to them, however the same visa applies.[435]
Maldives outside Malé - Permission required. Tourists are generally prohibited from visiting non-resort islands without the express permission of the Government of Maldives.[436]
Mecca and Medina - Special access required. Non-Muslims and those following the Ahmadiyya religious movement are strictly prohibited from entry.
D - Diplomatic passports only. O - Official passports only. 1 - Unlimited 2 – 3 months 3 – 90 days within any 365-day period. 4 – 90 days within any 180-day period. 5 – 60 days 6 – 30 days 7 – 14 days 8 - Applies only to employees of official institutions operating in the territory of a contracting parties and their families.
1 - Up to 180 days 2 - Up to 90 days 3 - Up to 60 days
The card must be used in conjunction with a passport and has the following advantages:[453]
No need to apply for a visa or entry permit to APEC countries, as the card is treated as such (except by Canada and United States)
Undertake legitimate business in participating economies
Expedited border crossing in all member economies, including transitional members
Limitations on passport use
Arab League - As a result of the Arab League boycott of Israel, many Arab League countries refuse entry to travelers whose passport shows evidence of entry into Israel or hold an unused Israeli visa.
Iran - Admission is refused for holders of passports containing an Israeli visa/stamp in the last 12 months.[185][circular reference]
↑ Total number includes tourists, business travelers, students, exchange visitors, temporary workers and families, diplomats and other representatives and all other classes of nonimmigrant admissions (I-94).
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