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 |
|---|---|
| Abkhazia | Period of stay not more than 90 days within a year. |
| Argentina | Period of stay not more than 90 days within 365 for non-commercial purposes. |
| Armenia | Period of stay not more than 90 days within a year. |
| Azerbaijan | Period of stay not more than 90 days within a year. |
| Belarus | Unlimited stay. |
| Bolivia | Period of stay not more than 90 days within 365 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 365 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 365 for non-commercial purposes. |
| Colombia | Period of stay not more than 90 days within 365 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 365 for non-commercial purposes. |
| Fiji | Period of stay not more than 90 days within a year. |
| Guatemala | Period of stay not more than 90 days within 365 for non-commercial purposes. |
| Guyana | Period of stay not more than 90 days within 365 for non-commercial purposes. |
| Honduras | Period of stay not more than 90 days within 365 for non-commercial purposes. |
| Israel | Period of stay is not more than 90 days within a year. 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 a year. |
| 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 within a year. |
| Mongolia | Up to 30 days. |
| Montenegro | Up to 30 days. |
| Nicaragua | Period of stay not more than 90 days within 365 for non-commercial purposes. |
| North Macedonia | Period of stay not more than 90 days within a year. |
| Peru | Period of stay not more than 90 days within 365 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 within a year. |
| Tajikistan | Allowed to enter on internal passports. Period of stay not more than 90 days. |
| Thailand | Up to 30 days. |
| Turkey | Period of stay does not exceed 30 days per a trip and is not more than 90 days within six months. |
| 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 365 for non-commercial purposes. |
| Uruguay | Period of stay not more than 90 days within 365 for non-commercial purposes. |
| Uzbekistan | Period of stay not more than 90 days within a year. |
| Venezuela | Period of stay not more than 90 days within 365 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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