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Do German passport holders need a visa for Russia?

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Visa required. German citizens need a visa or residence permit to enter, leave or transit Russia.

The German Federal Foreign Office says the visa must generally be applied for before entry, or as an e-visa through the Russian authorities, and border posts do not issue visas. It describes e-visas as usually allowing short stays of up to 30 days, valid only at certain border crossings, and says travel documents should generally be valid for six months beyond the date you leave.

Source: German Federal Foreign Office (Auswärtiges Amt). Checked Oct 4, 2026See the source

Visa: Required, incl. transit; Not issued at border posts.
e-Visa: Available to German citizens; Usually up to 30 days; certain border crossings only.
Passport validity: Generally 6 months beyond departure; Passport accepted; ID card is not.
Insurance: Health insurance required; Proof is needed when applying.

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