Over the three months of 2023, 3,26 million foreigners entered Russia, which is 17,6% more than in the same period last year and 49% less than in pre-pandemic 2019.
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Entry Visas
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.
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.
The country's citizens do not need to get visas in advance for trips to the countries of Oceania, some Middle Eastern and Near Eastern countries (Israel, Qatar, Turkey), Asia, most Caribbean countries (Cuba, the Dominican Republic), South America and Africa.
Leading source markets for travel to Russia 2020-2022, by arrivals. In 2022, the country that visited Russia the most was Ukraine. Over 2.2 million trips were made to Russia from that country, marking a decrease compared to the previous year.
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.
There are 27 airlines that fly from the United States to Russia. The most popular route is from John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York to Moscow Domodedovo Airport in Moscow. On average this flight takes 22h 40m one way and costs $2,158 round-trip.
Varied and wacky, vast and extravagant, Russia is the largest country in the world. Comprised of over 114 million people, spanning 1156 years of history and covering 11 time zones, Russia is home to a rich cultural diversity and vast natural beauty unlike anywhere else.
In terms of direct entry, the most stringent restrictions are in place in Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia and Finland. Thus, russian citizens cannot enter these countries by air or through seaports. At the same time, even a Schengen visa will not help to cross the border in this way.
UPDATE APRIL 17, 2023: Estonia is not issuing digital nomad visas for Russian and Belarussian citizens. UPDATE SEPTEMBER 9, 2022: Under a common regional approach, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland will restrict entry to Russian citizens holding Schengen visas issued by any country starting September 19.