Russia Passport:
Visa-Free Countries & Entry Rules
Abroad Travel Guide – 135 destinations open to Russia passport holders without a visa arranged in advance.
Russia passport holders can currently enter 83 destinations visa-free (including simple eTA authorisations), receive a visa on arrival in 33 countries and apply online for an e-Visa in 19. An embassy visa is still required for 62 destinations. The full breakdown by category is below, based on our dataset dated 2026-10-26. Select another passport to compare, and wherever a second citizenship or residency could strengthen your passport, we will show you the way.
How It Works
Select the passport you actually travel with – your citizenship, or the country of your current residence permit. Your passport check will instantly sort every destination into five entry categories. Countries marked with the green icon have citizenship or residency programs available through Abroad Mobility.
without arranging
a visa in advance
Angola30 days
Antigua and Barbuda90 days
Argentina90 days
Armenia180 days
Azerbaijan90 days
Bahamas90 days
Barbados90 days
Belarus
Bolivia90 days
Bosnia and Herzegovina30 days
Botswana90 days
Brazil90 days
Brunei14 days
Cape Verde60 days
Chile90 days
Colombia90 days
Costa Rica30 days
Cuba90 days
Dominica21 days
Dominican Republic
Ecuador90 days
El Salvador180 days
Fiji120 days
Gambia90 days
Georgia360 days
Grenada90 days
Guatemala90 days
Guyana90 days
Haiti90 days
Honduras90 days
Hong Kong14 days
Israel90 days
Ivory CoasteTA
Jamaica90 days
Kazakhstan90 days
KenyaeTA
Kiribati90 days
Kyrgyzstan
Laos30 days
Macao30 days
Malawi90 days
Malaysia30 days
Maldives90 days
Mauritius90 days
MexicoeTA
Micronesia30 days
Moldova90 days
Mongolia30 days
Montenegro30 days
Morocco90 days
Mozambique30 days
Myanmar30 days
Namibia90 days
Nauru90 days
Nicaragua90 days
PakistaneTA
Palau30 days
Panama90 days
Papua New GuineaeTA
Paraguay90 days
Peru180 days
Philippines30 days
Saint Kitts and Nevis90 days
Saint Lucia42 days
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines90 days
Samoa90 days
Sao Tome and Principe15 days
Serbia30 days
Seychelles90 days
South Africa90 days
South KoreaeTA
Swaziland30 days
Tajikistan
Thailand30 days
Trinidad and Tobago90 days
Tunisia90 days
Turkey60 days
United Arab Emirates90 days
Uruguay90 days
Uzbekistan
Vanuatu120 days
Venezuela90 days
Vietnam45 daysEnter with just your passport, no visa needed. Some destinations require a simple electronic travel authorization (eTA). Permitted stay length is shown for each country.
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Burundi
Cambodia
Comoros
Djibouti
Egypt
Ethiopia
Ghana
Guinea-Bissau
Indonesia
Iran
Iraq
Jordan
Lebanon
Madagascar
Marshall Islands
Mauritania
Nepal
Oman
Qatar
Rwanda
Saudi Arabia
Senegal
Sierra Leone
Somalia
Sri Lanka
Tanzania
Timor-Leste
Tonga
Tuvalu
Zambia
ZimbabweA visa is issued when you land, usually a short form and a fee right at the border. Check the fee and permitted stay before you fly.
Albania
Australia
Benin
Bhutan
Burkina Faso
Cameroon
DR Congo
Equatorial Guinea
Gabon
Guinea
India
Lesotho
Libya
Nigeria
Singapore
South Sudan
Syria
Togo
UgandaApply online before you travel; approval usually arrives within a few days by email. No embassy visit needed, you land with the document ready.
Afghanistan
Algeria
Andorra
Austria
Belgium
Belize
Bulgaria
Canada
Central African Republic
Chad
China
Congo
Croatia
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Eritrea
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Hungary
Iceland
Ireland
Italy
Japan
Kosovo
Kuwait
Latvia
Liberia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Mali
Malta
Monaco
Netherlands
New Zealand
Niger
North Korea
North Macedonia
Norway
Poland
Portugal
Romania
San Marino
Slovakia
Slovenia
Solomon Islands
Spain
Sudan
Suriname
Sweden
Switzerland
Taiwan
Turkmenistan
Ukraine
United Kingdom
United States
Vatican
YemenA visa must be obtained before travelling, via an embassy or consulate of the destination country.
No destinations in this category.
Entry is currently not permitted for holders of this passport. Rules change; always verify before planning a trip.
About the Russia Passport
Russia sits in the mid-table of the passports we rank, at position 33. Holders can enter 83 destinations without a visa, and total mobility reaches 135 after eTA, visa on arrival and e-Visa options are added. Asia is the strongest region with 23 visa-free destinations, followed by North America with 20, while Europe is the weakest with only 5. Visa-free reach is concentrated outside Europe, which shapes many travel plans.
Of the key destinations, the United Arab Emirates and Brazil are visa-free, and Australia and Singapore can be entered with an e-Visa. France and the Schengen area, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Japan and China all require a visa before travel. With Europe so limited, a second citizenship such as Malta Citizenship by Merit could add up to 47 destinations.
Visa-Free Access by Region
Russia passport holders can enter 83 destinations visa-free or with a simple eTA. Destinations with a green outline have residency or citizenship programs you can explore.
Europe 5
Asia 23
Africa 16
North America 20
How Russia Compares
| Passport | Rank | Mobility | Visa-free |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | #29 | 147 | 76 |
| Venezuela | #29 | 147 | 73 |
| Albania | #30 | 146 | 76 |
| Moldova | #31 | 144 | 76 |
| Turkey | #32 | 137 | 74 |
 Russia | #33 | 135 | 83 |
| Timor-Leste | #34 | 131 | 57 |
| Qatar | #35 | 129 | 74 |
| South Africa | #36 | 126 | 64 |
| Belize | #37 | 124 | 62 |
| Jamaica | #38 | 122 | 58 |
The top-ranked Denmark passport (#1) opens 183 destinations, 48 more destinations than the Russia passport.
Upgrade Your Mobility
Citizenship by investment programs whose passports open the most destinations that Russia passport holders cannot enter today without an embassy visa.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many countries can Russia passport holders visit without a visa?
Russia passport holders can visit 83 destinations visa-free (including destinations that only ask for an eTA), plus 33 with a visa on arrival and 19 with an e-Visa. That gives a mobility score of 135 out of 197 destinations, based on our dataset dated 2026-10-26.
What is the Russia passport ranking?
The Russia passport ranks #33 in the Abroad Mobility passport ranking, with a mobility score of 135. The ranking covers 198 passports on 77 positions: passports with the same score share a position and the next score takes the next number. It counts destinations open visa-free, with an eTA, with a visa on arrival or with an e-Visa. The top-ranked passport is Denmark with 183 destinations.
Do Russia passport holders need a visa for the Schengen area, the United Kingdom, the United States or Canada?
Schengen area (checked against France): visa required, apply at an embassy or consulate. United Kingdom: visa required, apply at an embassy or consulate. United States: visa required, apply at an embassy or consulate. Canada: visa required, apply at an embassy or consulate. Always confirm the current rules with the official government source before you travel.
Which countries offer visa on arrival to Russia passport holders?
33 destinations issue a visa on arrival to Russia passport holders: Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Indonesia, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Burundi, Cambodia, Comoros, Djibouti, Ethiopia and 23 more. Check the fee and permitted stay before you fly.
Which countries require a visa for Russia passport holders?
Russia passport holders need a visa arranged in advance for 62 destinations, including United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Japan, France, Germany, China, New Zealand and 54 more.
How can a Russia passport holder get a stronger second passport?
Citizenship by investment programs grant a second passport in return for an approved investment. For Russia passport holders, the programs in our database that add the most destinations are Malta Citizenship by Merit (+47 destinations, from USD $1,430,000, about 24 months), Saint Kitts & Nevis CIP (+43 destinations, from USD $272,000, about 6 months) and Antigua & Barbuda CIP (+43 destinations, from USD $265,000, about 6 months). Abroad Mobility can help you compare eligibility, timelines and the full process.
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