Last updated 2026-05-12
Visa free in Russia
Visa exemption
Travel purpose:
Work
, tourism
, study
, business
, transit
, other
Visa overview
Visa-free entry to Russia is available for citizens of several countries for a period from 1 to 90 days. The period of stay depends on the citizenship of the traveler and circumstances of the trip. Citizens who are exempted from visa (except citizens of Belarus) for entry into Russia must pre-fill electronic registration through the Gosuslugi portal no later than 72 hours before entry. Rules for digital registration are voluntary for tourist visitors.
Visa validity period
from 2 months to 1 year
Consular fee
Free of charge
Select the purpose of your visit
The selected purpose of the visit determines the visa's cost, processing times, and the list of required supporting documents. The purpose of the visit is often specified in the application form alongside the visa type or category and may also be indicated directly on the visa itself.
Visa free
Eligible individuals
Tourist, entrepreneur, friend, relative, family, traveler, visitor
Visa validity period:
Unlimited
Extension of stay:
Unlimited
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
Free of charge
Visa free
Eligible individuals
Tourist, entrepreneur, friend, relative, family, traveler, visitor
Visa validity period:
1 year
Extension of stay:
Individually
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
Free of charge
Visa free
Eligible individuals
Tourist, entrepreneur, friend, relative, family, traveler, visitor
Visa validity period:
1 year
Extension of stay:
Individually
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
Free of charge
Visa free
Eligible individuals
Tourist, entrepreneur, friend, relative, family, traveler, visitor
Visa validity period:
1 year
Extension of stay:
Individually
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
Free of charge
Visa free
Eligible individuals
Tourist, entrepreneur, friend, relative, family, traveler, visitor
Visa validity period:
6 months
Extension of stay:
Individually
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
Free of charge
Visa free
Eligible individuals
Tourist, entrepreneur, friend, relative, family, traveler, visitor
Visa validity period:
6 months
Extension of stay:
Individually
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
Free of charge
Visa free
Eligible individuals
Tourist, entrepreneur, friend, relative, family, traveler, visitor
Visa validity period:
2 months
Extension of stay:
Not applicable
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
Free of charge
Visa free
Eligible individuals
Tourist, entrepreneur, friend, relative, family, traveler, visitor
Visa validity period:
1 year
Extension of stay:
Individually
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
Free of charge
Visa free
Eligible individuals
Tourist, entrepreneur, friend, relative, family, traveler, visitor
Visa validity period:
1 year
Extension of stay:
Individually
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
Free of charge
Visa free
Eligible individuals
Tourist, entrepreneur, friend, relative, family, traveler, visitor
Visa validity period:
6 months
Extension of stay:
3 months
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
Free of charge
Visa free
Eligible individuals
Tourist, entrepreneur, friend, relative, family, traveler
Visa validity period:
6 months
Extension of stay:
Individually
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
Free of charge
Visa free
Eligible individuals
Tourist, entrepreneur, friend, relative, family, traveler, visitor
Visa validity period:
1 year
Extension of stay:
Individually
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
Free of charge
Visa free stay for cruise passengers
Eligible individuals
Tourist, traveler
Visa validity period:
Unlimited
Extension of stay:
Not applicable
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
Free of charge
Visa free for tour group
Eligible individuals
Member of tourist group
Visa validity period:
6 months
Extension of stay:
Not applicable
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
Free of charge
Transit without visa
Eligible individuals
Passenger, traveler
Visa validity period:
Unlimited
Extension of stay:
Not applicable
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
Free of charge
Visa free
Eligible individuals
Tourist, entrepreneur, friend, relative, family, traveler, visitor
Visa validity period:
1 year
Extension of stay:
Individually
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
Free of charge
Visa free
Eligible individuals
Tourist, entrepreneur, friend, relative, family, traveler, visitor
Visa validity period:
1 year
Extension of stay:
Not applicable
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
Free of charge