Can I visit Moscow as a tourist?

If you plan to sightsee on your own, you must have a tourist visa. A visa is also required if you plan to depart Russia by another mode of transportation. Cruise ship passengers in St. Petersburg should seek assistance from the U.S. Embassy in Moscow for all emergency and passport services.



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Only 200,100 foreigners visited Russia in 2022, a drop of 96.1 percent from the pre-pandemic period. Most of Europe closed its airspace to Russian planes a few days after Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022. Foreign-issued Visa and Mastercard cards no longer work in Russia, further impacting tourism.

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Citizens of eligible countries who want to enjoy a holiday in the country are able to apply for a Russia tourist visa for short stays.

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Budget-Friendly Travel Planning You should plan to spend around ?5,984 ($59) per day on your vacation in Russia, which is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors. Past travelers have spent, on average, ?1,271 ($13) on meals for one day and ?464 ($4.59) on local transportation.

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Who does not need a visa to Russia?
  • Andorra (for visits of up to 90 days in any 360-day period). ...
  • Antigua and Barbuda (for visits of up to 90 days in any 180-day period).
  • Argentina (for visits of up to 90 days in any 180-day period (starting from the day of first entry)). ...
  • Armenia.
  • Azerbaijan.
  • Belarus.


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To enter Russia for any purpose, a U.S. citizen must possess a valid U.S. passport and a bona fide visa issued by a Russian Embassy or Consulate.

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The traditional Russian tourist visa. This visa must be obtained through a Russian diplomatic mission or by hiring a Russian travel agency. It requires applicants to submit hard copies of all supporting documents, including an invitation letter and details of their travel itinerary and booked accommodation.

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You can visit St Petersburg visa-free if you arrive in the city by ferry or by a cruise ship. This gives you 72 hours to stay in town. The 72-hour period begins from the moment of crossing border control.

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Most flights to Russia from the popular international airports in the United States like John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK), Los Angeles Airport (LAX), and San Francisco Airport (SFO) are stopover flights with one or two transfers. The location of your layover can be Istanbul (IST), Frankfurt (FRA), or Paris (CDG).

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