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Do US passport holders need a visa for Russia?

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Visa required. US passport holders must apply for a Russian visa before they travel.

The US State Department's page says a visa is required and you must apply before you travel. Your passport must have 6 months' validity beyond your date of departure and 2 blank pages per stamp. Declare 10,000 USD or more on entry; you may take out up to 3,000 USD or equivalent.

Source: US Department of State, Russia Travel Advisory (Last Updated December 29, 2025). Checked Oct 4, 2026See the source

Tourist visa: Required, apply before travel; State Department: "A visa is required. You must apply for a visa before you travel."
Passport validity: 6 months past departure; State Department: "Must have 6 months validity beyond your date of departure."
Blank pages: 2 per stamp; Two blank pages available per stamp.
Cash limit: Declare 10,000 USD; Declare 10,000 USD or more on entry; you may export up to 3,000 USD or equivalent.

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