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Russia visa requirements for United States citizens

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

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Visa required
Yes — United States citizens need a visa for Russia.

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Holders of a United States passport need a visa obtained in advance when visiting Russia. The United States passport currently ranks #32 among the world's top 100 with 159 destinations accessible visa-free or with visa on arrival / eTA.

In the opposite direction: Russia citizens travelling to United States — visa required.

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More destinations for United States citizens

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Visiting Russia on other passports

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

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