Russia
Russian Federation
At a glance
Russia visa & entry requirements
Whether you need a visa for Russia depends on your nationality. Here’s the entry picture at a glance, with official links and a way to check the exact rule for your passport.
Short-stay tourist entry to Russia, across 198 nationalities in our dataset. Your own requirement depends on your passport — check it below.
Been to Russia already?
Scratch it off and the sheet keeps the receipt — what your passport needed to get in.
Scratch Russia in →Do you need a visa for Russia?
Pick your passport and get the exact entry rule for Russia — visa-free, visa on arrival, e-Visa or apply in advance.
Some services are blocked in Russia
- Use home banking & apps that block foreign IP addresses
- Reach sites & services that may be blocked locally
- Encrypt hotel, café & airport WiFi
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Frequently asked questions
It depends on your nationality. Citizens of 66 countries can currently enter Russia visa-free for short tourist stays, while others need a visa on arrival, an e-Visa or a visa arranged in advance. Use the visa checker to see the rule for your passport.
Fees vary by visa type and nationality. When we have indicative figures for Russia they’re shown above, but they’re compiled from third-party sources — always confirm the current fee on the official government site before you apply.
Start on Russia’s official government entry or e-Visa page (linked above when available). Check which visa type fits your trip, prepare a passport valid for your whole stay and any required documents, and apply well before you travel.
Power & plugs
Russia runs on 220V with plug types C, F. Most chargers work with a simple plug adapter.
Good news — these socket types are mutually compatible, so a single Type C adapter covers all of Russia.
Full power guide for RussiaLocation
Light & dark
Moscow swings from 7-hour winter days to 18 hours of summer light. Today the sun sets at 18:23.
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