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Do French passport holders need a visa for Russia?

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Visa required. French passport holders need a visa to visit Russia.

French travelers need a visa to stay in or transit through Russia. Apply to the Russian consular authorities in your country of residence. The passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the validity date of the visa, and travelers must fill out a migration card on arrival. At their accommodation, travelers present their passport and migration card for registration.

Source: France Diplomatie. Checked Oct 19, 2026See the source

Visa: Required; Apply through Russian consular authorities in your country of residence.
Passport validity: 6 months beyond visa validity
Blank pages: At least 2 adjacent blank pages
Registration: Required; Present your passport and migration card to your accommodation provider.

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