Where do Russian passport holders need a visa?
We have checked 23 destinations for Russian passports. 13 need a visa in advance, 3 take an eVisa, 2 need a travel authorisation, and 5 need nothing for a short visit.
For a short visit with a Russian passport. Rules for residents of the destination, long stays and work are different.
What each destination asks for
| Destination | What you need |
|---|---|
| Austria | A visa in advanceChecked 14 November 2026 against Austrian Federal Ministry of the Interior (BMI) |
| Bahrain | An eVisaChecked 14 November 2026 against Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs, Ministry of Interior (Bahrain eVisa) |
| Belgium | A visa in advanceChecked 14 November 2026 against Austrian Federal Ministry of the Interior (BMI) |
| China | Nothing for a short visitChecked 14 November 2026 against Consulate-General of the People's Republic of China in Lagos (Ministry of Foreign Affairs list) |
| Egypt | An eVisaChecked 14 November 2026 against Ministry of Interior, Arab Republic of Egypt (Egypt e-Visa Portal) |
| France | A visa in advanceChecked 14 November 2026 against Austrian Federal Ministry of the Interior (BMI) |
| Germany | A visa in advanceChecked 14 November 2026 against Federal Foreign Office |
| India | An eVisaChecked 14 November 2026 against Bureau of Immigration, Ministry of Home Affairs (Indian Visa Online) |
| Ireland | A visa in advanceChecked 14 November 2026 against Embassy of Ireland, Belgium (Government of Ireland) |
| Italy | A visa in advanceChecked 14 November 2026 against Austrian Federal Ministry of the Interior (BMI) |
| Kenya | A travel authorisationChecked 14 November 2026 against High Commission of the Republic of Kenya, London |
| Morocco | Nothing for a short visitChecked 14 November 2026 against Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Morocco (consular portal) |
| Netherlands | A visa in advanceChecked 14 November 2026 against Austrian Federal Ministry of the Interior (BMI) |
| Portugal | A visa in advanceChecked 14 November 2026 against Austrian Federal Ministry of the Interior (BMI) |
| Schengen area | A visa in advanceChecked 14 November 2026 against Austrian Federal Ministry of the Interior (BMI) |
| Singapore | A visa in advanceChecked 14 November 2026 against Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) |
| Spain | A visa in advanceChecked 14 November 2026 against Austrian Federal Ministry of the Interior (BMI) |
| Sri Lanka | A travel authorisationChecked 14 November 2026 against Department of Immigration and Emigration |
| Switzerland | A visa in advanceChecked 14 November 2026 against State Secretariat for Migration (SEM) |
| Türkiye | Nothing for a short visitChecked 14 November 2026 against Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Türkiye |
| United Arab Emirates | Nothing for a short visitChecked 14 November 2026 against Ministry of Foreign Affairs |
| United States | A visa in advanceChecked 14 November 2026 against U.S. Department of Homeland Security |
| Vietnam | Nothing for a short visitChecked 14 November 2026 against Viet Nam National Authority of Tourism |
Sources
- https://www.bmi.gv.at/202/fremdenpolizei_und_grenzkontrolle/visumpflichtige_laender/start.htmlAustrian Federal Ministry of the Interior (BMI), read 14 November 2026
- https://www.evisa.gov.bh/list-of-online-visa-country.htmlNationality, Passports and Residence Affairs, Ministry of Interior (Bahrain eVisa), read 14 November 2026
- https://lagos.china-consulate.gov.cn/lsfw/zjfw/zgqz/202605/t20260520_11914499.htmConsulate-General of the People's Republic of China in Lagos (Ministry of Foreign Affairs list), read 14 November 2026
- https://visa2egypt.gov.eg/eVisa/FAQMinistry of Interior, Arab Republic of Egypt (Egypt e-Visa Portal), read 14 November 2026
- https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/en/visa-service/231148-231148Federal Foreign Office, read 14 November 2026
- https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/tvoa.htmlBureau of Immigration, Ministry of Home Affairs (Indian Visa Online), read 14 November 2026
- https://assets.ireland.ie/documents/List_of_Visa_Required_Non_Visa_Required_Nationalities_-_May_2025.pdfEmbassy of Ireland, Belgium (Government of Ireland), read 14 November 2026
- https://www.kenyahighcom.org.uk/visasHigh Commission of the Republic of Kenya, London, read 14 November 2026
- https://www.consulat.ma/en/list-countries-whose-citizens-are-exempted-entry-visa-moroccoMinistry of Foreign Affairs of Morocco (consular portal), read 14 November 2026
- https://www.ica.gov.sg/information-and-e-services/entry-and-departure/entering-singapore/visa-guidelinesImmigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA), read 14 November 2026
- https://www.immigration.gov.lk/content/files/visa/Free%20Tourist%20Visas%20for%20Nationals%20of%2040%20Selected%20Countries.pdfDepartment of Immigration and Emigration, read 14 November 2026
- https://www.sem.admin.ch/dam/en/sd-web/VmF9OQbEilgA/sem-anh01-liste1-e.pdfState Secretariat for Migration (SEM), read 14 November 2026
- https://www.mfa.gov.tr/visa-information-for-foreigners.en.mfaMinistry of Foreign Affairs of Türkiye, read 14 November 2026
- https://www.mofa.gov.ae/en/visa-exemptions-for-non-citizenMinistry of Foreign Affairs, read 14 November 2026
- https://www.dhs.gov/visa-waiver-programU.S. Department of Homeland Security, read 14 November 2026
- https://vietnam.travel/plan-your-trip/visa-requirements/Viet Nam National Authority of Tourism, read 14 November 2026
Who checked this page
Facts checked by Imran AK. Reviewed by Manu KP. Last reviewed 14 November 2026.
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