Visa-free countries with a passport of Russia

The Russian passport is ranked 36th in the world ranking of freedom of movement. Holders of the document have privileged access to 77 countries. Despite the average position in the ranking, the document's level of mobility allows you to visit 133 countries without a visa.

Map of visa-free countries for Russian citizens in 2025

A Russian passport opens the door to 77 countries of the world without a visa. The interactive map of Global Relocate shows the length of stay and entry features. In this material you will find up-to-date information on destinations with comments from a visa expert.

Where Russian citizens can apply for eTA

An eTA is not a visa, but a travel authorization that is linked to the traveler's passport. The eTA process usually takes only a few minutes, and once approved, the document is linked to your passport. 23 countries allow Russians to enter with an electronic permit for up to 90 days.

List of countries with eTA

1. Albania

2. Australia

3. Benin

4. Bhutan

5. Burkina Faso

6. Cameroon

7. Congo - Kinshasa

8. Côte d’Ivoire

9. Djibouti

10. Equatorial Guinea

11. Guinea

12. India

13. Kenya

14. Lesotho

15. Malawi

16. Mexico

17. Nigeria

18. Pakistan

19. Papua New Guinea

20. Singapore

21. South Korea

22. South Sudan

23. Uganda

What you need to know before leaving

A Russian passport allows you to travel around the world, albeit with certain restrictions. Let's look at the most current requirements and conditions for travel:

• To enter the United States, you must obtain a visa. In 2025, an American visa is issued to Russians for 3 years and remains valid even after the expiration of the passport. Considering that the US embassy and consulates have suspended operations in Russia for ordinary tourists, Russians must apply for a visa at American diplomatic missions abroad. There are currently no direct flights from Russia to the United States.
• To visit Canada, you must obtain a visa, which can be a tourist, transit or temporary resident visa. A special feature of Canadian visas in 2025 is that they are always multiple ("multi").
• In May 2025, the European Union will introduce two new electronic entry control systems to the Schengen area: EES and ETIAS. The EES system will replace traditional stamps in passports with biometric registration, automatically recording data on entry, exit and duration of stay. To enter the EU, Russians will need a biometric passport (10 years).
• To visit Australia, you need to apply for an electronic Visitor Visa subclass 600, which is suitable for tourism, visiting relatives or short business trips. Visas are not pasted into the passport, but sent by e-mail.
• For most trips to China, Russians need a visa. There are exceptions. Visa-free entry is possible to Hainan Island for up to 30 days when traveling as part of a tourist group through an accredited agency, when traveling on cruise ships to Shanghai for up to 15 days, and when traveling as part of a tourist group to Guangdong Province from Hong Kong and Macau for up to 144 hours. There is also the possibility of visa-free transit through China: up to 72 hours through Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu.

Visa Free Countries Map Guide

The map shows visa requirements for passport holders and travelers. The color coding will help you quickly navigate the entry rules of different countries:

How to use the map:

1. Select the country you are interested in.
2. Pay attention to the color indicating the visa requirements.
3.  Follow the instructions provided to obtain a visa or entry permit.

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