Can I visit Russia without a visa?

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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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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Citizens of visa-free countries do not require visa to enter the Russian Federation, but in most cases duration of their stay in Russia is limited. Visa is required to enter Russia for a longer period. Period of stay not more than 90 days within 180 for non-commercial purposes. Period of stay not more than 90 days.

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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. It is impossible to obtain an entry visa upon arrival, so travelers must apply for their visas well in advance.

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Applying for a Russian eVisa is quick and straightforward.
Applicants will only need a reliable internet connection in order to complete the application from the comfort of their home.

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Countries: Cuba, Montenegro, Serbia (with biometric passport), Thailand, South Korea (up to 60 days), Hong Kong SAR (up to 14 days), Macao SAR. Please note that citizens of Turkey no longer qualify for visa-free travel to Russia (starting January 1 2016).

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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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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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For travel to Russia, all travelers must have a visa and an official Letter of Invitation approved by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, its regional representatives, or by an appropriate Russian Federation Migration Service Branch.

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The Department of State continues to advise that U.S. citizens not travel to Ukraine due to active armed conflict. Read the entire Travel Advisory.

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Do not travel to Russia due to the security environment and the impacts of the military conflict with Ukraine. Due to recent military tensions additional security restrictions, including some limitations on movement, may remain in place in some regions.

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U.S. passports are valid for travel to Iran. However, the Iranian government does not recognize dual nationality and will treat U.S.-Iranian dual nationals solely as Iranian citizens.

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