Visa-free entry
To entry the Russian Federation, visa is not required for:- citizens of visa-free countries entering Russia for a specific period (from 30 to 90 days) and for specific purpose (tourism, business, etc.) and with some restrictions.
- citizens of all countries for some types of visa-free trips.
Visa-free countries
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.
| Country | Notes |
|---|---|
| Argentina | Period of stay not more than 90 days within 180 for non-commercial purposes. |
| Armenia | Period of stay not more than 90 days. |
| Azerbaijan | Period of stay not more than 90 days. |
| Belarus | Unlimited stay. |
| Bolivia | Period of stay not more than 90 days within 180 for non-commercial purposes. |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | For tourists the period of stay should not exceed 30 days within each 60, 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. |
| Brunei Darussalam | Period of stay not more than 14 days for non-commercial purposes (not for employment or study). |
| 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. |
| Costa Rica | Period of stay not more than 90 days (not for holders of diplomatic and service passports). |
| Cuba | Up to 30 days. |
| Dominican Republic | Period of stay not more than 60 days within 180 for non-commercial purposes. |
| Ecuador | Period of stay not more than 90 days within 180 for non-commercial purposes. |
| Fiji | Period of stay not more than 90 days. |
| Guatemala | Period of stay not more than 90 days within 180 for non-commercial purposes. |
| Guyana | Period of stay not more than 90 days within 180 for non-commercial purposes. |
| Honduras | Period of stay not more than 90 days within 180 for non-commercial purposes. |
| Israel | Period of stay is not more than 90 days within each 180. There is an agreement between Russia and Israel on abolition 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 is not provided by the Agreement. |
| Kazakhstan | Period of stay not more than 90 days. Allowed to enter on internal passports. |
| Korea, Republic of | Period of stay does not exceed 60 days per a trip and is not more than 90 days within six months. |
| Kyrgyzstan | Period of stay not more than 90 days. Allowed to enter on internal passports. |
| Moldova, Republic of | Period of stay not more than 90 days. |
| Mongolia | Up to 30 days. |
| Montenegro | Up to 30 days. |
| Nicaragua | Period of stay not more than 90 days within 180 for non-commercial purposes. |
| North Macedonia | Period of stay not more than 90 days. |
| Peru | Period of stay not more than 90 days within 180 for non-commercial purposes. |
| Serbia | Period of stay up to 30 days for holders of biometric passports issued after April 8, 2008. |
| South Africa | Period of stay not more than 90 days. |
| Tajikistan | Allowed to enter on internal passports. Period of stay not more than 90 days. |
| Thailand | Up to 30 days. |
| Ukraine | Period of stay not more than 90 days. Allowed to enter on internal passports. |
| United Arab Emirates | Period of stay not more than 90 days within 180 for non-commercial purposes. |
| Uruguay | Period of stay not more than 90 days within 180 for non-commercial purposes. |
| Uzbekistan | Period of stay not more than 90 days. |
| Venezuela | Period of stay not more than 90 days within 180 for non-commercial purposes. |
Visa-free trips
According to the specific resolution of the Russian government, citizens of all countries can take visa-free trips with a strictly specific purpose (for example, to visit the Olympics, major championships, etc.).
| Type | Notes |
|---|---|
| Short-term transit | If remain in the international transit area of the airport in order to catch an onward or connecting flight within 24 hours of arrival or more in case of forced stop. |
| Sea Cruise | Within an organized group tour for no more than 48 hours at an area of the port of call. |
| International events (Olympics, championships, etc.) | In case of the adoption of the appropriate resolution by the Russian Government. |
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