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Russia visa requirements for New Zealand citizens

Updated 2026-07-04 · verified against the Passport Index dataset

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Visa required
Yes — New Zealand citizens need a visa for Russia.

Entry details

Holders of a New Zealand passport need a visa obtained in advance when visiting Russia. The New Zealand passport currently ranks #23 among the world's top 100 with 162 destinations accessible visa-free or with visa on arrival / eTA.

In the opposite direction: Russia citizens travelling to New Zealand — visa required.

🧳 Before you travel: New Zealand → Russia

🛡️ Travel insurance — medical + trip coverage, buy before departure📶 eSIM with data — internet the moment you land — no roaming✈️ Flights — compare fares across airlines🏨 Hotels — look for free-cancellation rates until the visa is approved
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🇫🇷 New Zealand → France: Visa-free🇪🇸 New Zealand → Spain: Visa-free🇺🇸 New Zealand → United States: eTA required🇮🇹 New Zealand → Italy: Visa-free🇹🇷 New Zealand → Turkey: Visa-free🇲🇽 New Zealand → Mexico: Visa-free

Visiting Russia on other passports

🇫🇷 France → Russia: e-Visa required🇪🇸 Spain → Russia: e-Visa required🇺🇸 United States → Russia: Visa required🇮🇹 Italy → Russia: e-Visa required🇹🇷 Turkey → Russia: e-Visa required🇲🇽 Mexico → Russia: e-Visa required

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