Do you need a visa for Russia?
Entry rules for Russia for 10 passports, each checked against the official source: 0 without a visa, 0 with a pre-registration, 10 with a visa.
We list only the pairs we have checked against the official source. A destination or passport that is not listed has not been checked yet; it does not mean a visa is required.
How this tool works
We read the official notice for each pair and record the date. Nothing here is generated; a pair with no written check is not shown.
How we check| Passport | Entry | What it means | Last checked | Full rules |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | Visa required | Visa required. Australians need a visa to enter Russia unless on certain commercial cruise ships. | Oct 4, 2026 | Full rules |
| Austria | Visa required | Visa required. Austrian passport holders need a visa to visit Russia. | Oct 19, 2026 | Full rules |
| Canada | Visa required | Visa required. Canadians need a tourist visa for stays in commercial accommodations, with exceptions. | Oct 4, 2026 | Full rules |
| France | Visa required | Visa required. French passport holders need a visa to visit Russia. | Oct 19, 2026 | Full rules |
| Germany | Visa required | Visa required. German citizens need a visa or residence permit to enter, leave or transit Russia. | Oct 4, 2026 | Full rules |
| Ireland | Visa required | Visa required. Irish passport holders need a visa to enter Russia. | Oct 19, 2026 | Full rules |
| Portugal | Visa required | Visa required. Portuguese passport holders need a visa before traveling to Russia. | Oct 19, 2026 | Full rules |
| Spain | Visa required | Visa required. Spanish citizens travel to Russia on a Russian visa, now usually the e-visa. | Oct 4, 2026 | Full rules |
| United Kingdom | Visa required | Visa required. UK passport holders must get a visa before they travel to Russia. | Oct 4, 2026 | Full rules |
| United States | Visa required | Visa required. US passport holders must apply for a Russian visa before they travel. | Oct 4, 2026 | Full rules |
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Do Australian passport holders need a visa for Russia?
Visa required. Australians need a visa to enter Russia unless on certain commercial cruise ships.
Do Austrian passport holders need a visa for Russia?
Visa required. Austrian passport holders need a visa to visit Russia.
Do Canadian passport holders need a visa for Russia?
Visa required. Canadians need a tourist visa for stays in commercial accommodations, with exceptions.
Do French passport holders need a visa for Russia?
Visa required. French passport holders need a visa to visit Russia.
Do German passport holders need a visa for Russia?
Visa required. German citizens need a visa or residence permit to enter, leave or transit Russia.
Do Irish passport holders need a visa for Russia?
Visa required. Irish passport holders need a visa to enter Russia.
Do Portuguese passport holders need a visa for Russia?
Visa required. Portuguese passport holders need a visa before traveling to Russia.
Do Spanish passport holders need a visa for Russia?
Visa required. Spanish citizens travel to Russia on a Russian visa, now usually the e-visa.
Do British passport holders need a visa for Russia?
Visa required. UK passport holders must get a visa before they travel to Russia.
Do US passport holders need a visa for Russia?
Visa required. US passport holders must apply for a Russian visa before they travel.