Russia Passport Visa-Free Countries

Russian Federation

Region: Eastern Europe
Capital: Moscow
Population: 146,028,325
Currency: Russian ruble (RUB)
Languages: Russian

Where can the Russia passport go?

30d

90d

90d

90d

90d

90d

90d

Bosnia and Herzegovina

30d

90d

90d

14d

60d

90d

90d

30d

90d

21d

90d

30d

90d

90d

90d

90d

90d

90d

14d

90d

90d

90d

90d

30d

30d

90d

30d

90d

90d

30d

90d

30d

30d

90d

30d

30d

90d

90d

90d

30d

90d

90d

30d

Saint Kitts and Nevis

90d

Saint Lucia

42d

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

90d

Samoa

90d

São Tomé and Príncipe

15d

30d

90d

90d

60d

90d

90d

60d

90d

90d

90d

Visa-Free Countries for Russian Citizens by Region

Asia

Armenia (180 days) Azerbaijan (90 days) Brunei (14 days) Georgia (360 days) Hong Kong (14 days) Israel (90 days) Kazakhstan (90 days) Kyrgyzstan Laos (30 days) Macau (30 days) Malaysia (30 days) Maldives (90 days) Mongolia (30 days) Myanmar (30 days) Palestine Philippines (30 days) Tajikistan Thailand (60 days) Turkey (60 days) United Arab Emirates (90 days) Uzbekistan Vietnam (45 days)

Europe

Belarus Bosnia and Herzegovina (30 days) Moldova (90 days) Montenegro (30 days) Serbia (30 days)

Americas

Antigua and Barbuda (90 days) Argentina (90 days) Bahamas (90 days) Barbados (90 days) Bolivia (90 days) Brazil (90 days) Chile (90 days) Colombia (90 days) Costa Rica (30 days) Cuba (90 days) Dominica (21 days) Dominican Republic Ecuador (90 days) El Salvador (180 days) Grenada (90 days) Guatemala (90 days) Guyana (90 days) Haiti (90 days) Honduras (90 days) Jamaica (90 days) Nicaragua (90 days) Panama (90 days) Paraguay (90 days) Peru (180 days) Saint Kitts and Nevis (90 days) Saint Lucia (42 days) Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (90 days) Trinidad and Tobago (90 days) Uruguay (90 days) Venezuela (90 days)

Oceania

Fiji (120 days) Kiribati (90 days) Micronesia (30 days) Nauru (90 days) Palau (30 days) Samoa (90 days) Vanuatu (120 days)

Africa

Angola (30 days) Botswana (90 days) Cape Verde (60 days) Eswatini (30 days) Gambia (90 days) Malawi (90 days) Mauritius (90 days) Morocco (90 days) Mozambique (30 days) Namibia (90 days) São Tomé and Príncipe (15 days) Seychelles (90 days) South Africa (90 days) Tunisia (90 days)

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Travel Tips for Russia Passport Holders

Always check that your passport has at least 6 months validity before traveling.
Many visa-free countries require proof of onward travel — book return flights before departure.
Carry printed hotel reservations and sufficient funds proof for immigration checks.
Visa on arrival destinations often require exact cash in USD or local currency.
eVisa applications should be submitted at least 72 hours before travel to avoid delays.
ETAs (like US ESTA or Canadian eTA) are valid for multiple entries over 2–5 years — apply once and reuse.

Russia Passport Visa-Free Countries — FAQ

How many countries are visa free for Russia passport holders?

Russia passport holders can enter 78 countries visa free. Counting visa on arrival (33) and eTA (6) destinations, Russian citizens can travel to 117 countries without arranging a visa in advance, and a further 19 are available with an eVisa.

What countries are visa free for Russian citizens?

Visa free countries for Russian citizens include Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Barbados, Belarus, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil. See the full, up-to-date list of all 78 visa-free destinations for Russia passport holders above.

Which countries can Russian passport holders visit without a visa?

Russian passport holders enjoy visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 117 countries across Asia, Europe, Americas, Oceania, Africa. The colour-coded list and map above show exactly which countries are visa free, visa on arrival, eVisa, eTA or visa required.

How many countries require a visa for Russia passport holders?

62 countries currently require Russian citizens to obtain a visa before arrival. Every other destination is visa free, visa on arrival, eVisa or eTA — check the full breakdown above.