If you work in hospitality, aviation, or inbound tourism, you likely encounter Russian travellers on a regular basis. One of the most common practical questions to our editorial team is: “Does a Russian national need a visa to enter our country?” To help you serve your guests better and streamline check‑in, booking, and travel planning, we’ve put together a clear, up‑to‑date regional list of visa-free destinations for Russians.
Asia: Brunei, Vietnam, Hong Kong (up to 14 days), Jordan (up to 30 days, medical insurance required), China (up to 30 days), Laos, Maldives, Mongolia, Myanmar (up to 30 days, max 90 per year), South Korea (up to 60 days, K-ETA required), Thailand, Philippines, Sri Lanka (with electronic authorization).
Middle East: Israel (ETA-IL electronic authorization required), Jordan, Qatar, Lebanon, United Arab Emirates, Oman, Palestine, Saudi Arabia (up to 90 days per year).
CIS & Post-Soviet States: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan.
Europe: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Moldova, Serbia, Montenegro (till 31.10.2026), Turkey.
Africa: Angola, Botswana, Cabo Verde, Eswatini, Gambia, Mauritius, Morocco, Namibia, São Tomé and Príncipe, Seychelles (with electronic authorization), South Africa, Tunisia, Zimbabwe.
Americas: Argentina, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, El Salvador, Suriname, Uruguay, Venezuela.
Caribbean: Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Haiti, Jamaica, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago.
Oceania: Vanuatu, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Samoa, Tonga, Tuvalu.
Please note that visa policies change frequently. Just in the last six months, Saudi Arabia and Jordan have abolished visas for Russian citizens, and the visa‑free arrangement with China has been extended. We recommend double‑checking with local embassies or official sources, as rules can shift with little notice. Bookmark this guide for fast, reliable answers at a glance – but always treat it as a starting point, not a final legal document.
Photo of Zhejiang by ITB 2026 post-tour team
