Where can you go on a Russia passport?

The Russian passport requires visas for many major Western destinations including the United States, the European Union (suspended visa-facilitation since 2022), Canada, the UK, and Australia. Visa-free or visa-on-arrival access remains broad across Latin America, the post-Soviet space, and parts of Asia and Africa. Long-stay options for Russian nationals have narrowed significantly since 2022 — many EU member states have suspended Russian Golden Visa and investor-residence schemes. The UAE, Turkey, Serbia, Georgia, Armenia, and Thailand remain accessible for both short and long-stay residence.

About travel from Russia

Visa requirements for Russia passport holders vary by destination, purpose, and policies that change without notice. We pull from official government sources where possible — embassy and ministry-of-foreign-affairs pages — and surface the date we last verified each requirement, plus a direct link to the primary source on every answer.

For each destination, you'll find tourist, business, transit, work, study, partner/family and diplomatic visa routes (where applicable). Each shows the visa type, maximum stay, typical cost, processing time, and the official application URL.

Important: a valid visa permits entry subject to officer discretion at the border. Always verify with the destination's embassy or consulate before booking travel, accepting employment, or making relocation plans — particularly for long-stay routes (work, study, family) where the consequences of incorrect information are severe.