Citizens of some countries do not require visa to enter Russian Federation, but in most cases duration of their stay in Russia is limited. Visa is required to enter Russia for a longer period.
Effective on 5/19/2011
Country
Notes
Argentina
Period of stay not more than 90 days within 180 for non-commercial purposes.
Armenia
Unlimited stay.
Azerbaijan
Unlimited stay.
Belarus
Unlimited stay.
Bosnia and Herzegovina
For tourists period of stay should not exceed 30 days, for any other purposes not more than 90 days; documents confirming the purpose of visit required.
Brazil
Period of stay not more than 90 days within 180 for non-commercial purposes.
Chile
Period of stay not more than 90 days within 180 for non-commercial purposes.
Colombia
Period of stay not more than 90 days within 180 for non-commercial purposes.
Cuba
Up to 30 days.
Ecuador
Up to 30 days.
Israel
Period of stay not more than 90 days within 180. There is an agreement between Russia and Israel about cancellation of guest and tourist visas. For trips the passport valid not less than 6 months from the date of entrance is required. Presence of any other documents by the Agreement is not provided.
Kazakhstan
Unlimited stay.
Kyrgyzstan
Unlimited stay.
Macedonia
For tourists period of stay should not exceed 30 days, for non-commercial purposes not more than 90 days. The ground for the entry is the original invitation, certified by the competent authority.
Moldova, Republic of
Unlimited stay.
Montenegro
Up to 30 days.
Serbia
Period of stay up to 30 days for holders of biometric passports issued after April 8, 2008.
