Entry rules
Russia visa for Ukrainian citizens: is it needed
Answer: a visa is required: you apply in advance at a consulate or visa centre. Rules as of 4 October 2026; check them on the destination country website or with your airline before travelling.
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No visa needed with these passports
BRIDGES programme passports that give entry without a prior visa.
Russia: terms for other nationalities
BelarusVisa-free
KazakhstanETA90 days
UzbekistanETA90 days
ArmeniaETA90 days
GeorgiaETA
AzerbaijanETA90 days
KyrgyzstanETA90 days
MoldovaETA90 days
TajikistanETA90 days
IsraelETA90 days
Frequently asked questions
Do Ukrainian citizens need a visa for Russia?
A visa is required: you apply in advance at a consulate or visa centre. Through a consulate.
Which second passport removes the visa requirement?
Without a prior visa, for example with passports of St. Kitts and Nevis, Antigua and Barbuda, Grenada, Dominica, Argentina.