Which citizens can enter Russia without visa?

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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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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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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Nationals of the following countries can enter Russia for non-commercial purposes without a visa, and remain here for up to 30 days:
  • Bosnia and Herzegovina.
  • Laos.
  • Macao (Persons holding a Macau Special Administrative Region passport)
  • Mongolia.
  • Montenegro.
  • North Macedonia*
  • Palau.
  • Serbia.


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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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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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You will need to have a visa for access to the region if you are a Russian citizen and want to travel to Germany or the Schengen area of Europe. Now, you can apply online for a German visa in minutes instead of wasting time in your local embassy.

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Travelling in Russia can be challenging for non-Russian speakers. Migration cards may be in Cyrillic only, and immigration officials may only speak Russian. At train stations, most signs are in Cyrillic and ticket sellers usually do not speak English.

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