Visa Free Regime
Citizens of the following countries enjoy visa free regime hence do not require a visa to enter the Russian Federation. Please take note of the terms below each country accordingly.
List of the visa free countries
Abkhazia | Argentina (up to 90 days in 180 days period except work, study and residence). Diplomatic or Official passport holders would require visa for the whole period of stay. |
Armenia | Azerbaijan |
Belarus |
Bolivia Visa free regime does not apply for Diplomatic and Service passports holders only. |
Bosnia and Herzegovina (up to 30 days for tourists and up to 90 days for other visitors). Tourist documents or the original invitation accordingly are required to be presented to the Russian Immigration authorities. |
Brazil (up to 90 days in 180 days period except work, study and residence). |
Brunei (up to 14 days) |
Chile (up to 90 days in 180 days period) |
Colombia (up to 90 days in 180 days period) |
Croatia (up to 90 days in 180 days period) |
Cuba | Dominican Republic
(up to 90 days) |
Ecuador (up to 90 days in 180 days period). |
El Salvador (up to 90 days). |
Fiji
(up to 90 days in 180 days period except work, study and residence). |
Guatemala
(up to 90 days in 180 days period except work, study and residence). |
Guyana
(up to 90 days in 180 days period). |
Honduras
(up to 90 days in 180 days period). |
Hong Kong (up to 14 days of stay). |
Iceland (up to 90 days) |
Israel (up to 90 days). Visa free regime does not apply for Diplomatic and Service passports holders. Tourist documents or the original invitation accordingly are required to be presented to the Russian Immigration authorities. |
Kazakhstan |
Kirghiz Republic |
Republic of Korea (up to 60 days) – for all types of passports for up to 90 days, with the exception of work, study and residence. |
Macedonia (up to 30 days tourist and up to 90 days for other visitors). Tourist documents or the original invitation accordingly are required to be presented to the Russian Immigration authorities. |
Mauritius (up to 60 days except work and study) |
Moldova |
Mongolia (up to 30 days) for the holders of diplomatic, official and foreign passports. In case of consequent trips, total amount of days spent in Russia cannot exceed 90 days in a period of 180 days from the date of first entrance. |
Montenegro (up to 30 days). Visa free regime does not apply for Diplomatic and Service passports holders. |
Mozambique (up to 30 days)+D13 Diplomatic and Service passports holders only. |
Nicaragua
(up to 90 days of stay) |
Panama
(up to 90 days in 180 days period except work, study and residence) |
Paraguay
(up to 90 days in 180 days period except work, study and residence) |
Peru
(up to 90 days in 180 days period except work). Diplomatic and Service passports holders. |
Serbia Citizens of Serbia with biometric passports obtained after April 9th, 2008 can stay in Russia up to 30 days. Diplomatic or Official passport holders without accreditation in Russia can stay up to 90 days.Serbian nationalities with temporary and permanent resident permits can stay without time limits. In all other cases visa is required. Visa free regime does not apply for Yugoslavian passports holders. |
The Republic of South Africa For all types of passports for up to 90 days, except work, study and residence. |
Thailand (up to 90 days) |
Tajikistan |
Ukraine | Uruguay
(up to 90 days in 180 days period except work, study and residence). |
Uzbekistan | Venezuela
(up to 90 days) |
Tourist Visa
Official Hotels
For delegates who are unable to meet the submission deadline for RUDN applications, you may opt to apply for tourist visa through our official hotels via their respective iVisa systems.
- The Hotel Salut iVisa link: http://www.hotelsalut.ru/en/ivisa
- The Hotel Astrus iVisa link: http://www.astrus.ru/en/visa-support
Application Procedure
Disclaimer: procedures may vary from country to country and may change without notice. Please check on the exact procedures at your local Russian embassy or consulate.
Note: passport holders from South Korea, South Africa, Thailand, Hong Kong, Brunei and most Latin American countries have visa-free access to Russia.