Visa Requirements
Do American citizens need a visa for Russia?
Official Requirement
Visa required
for United States citizens travelling to Russia
Travellers from countries not eligible for an e-visa or visa-free entry must apply for a standard Russian visa through a Russian diplomatic mission. An invitation letter or visa support document is typically required.
Last checked 5 months ago (19 April 2026)
We are not a government authority. Requirements change without notice. Always verify with the official consulate link before travel.
Moscow
At a glance
Key facts for American citizens visiting Russia
- Requirement
- Visa required
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Step by step
How American citizens enter Russia
Check your passport is valid for the whole trip. Many countries also want it valid for a period beyond your departure date, so confirm the exact rule on the official page below.
Complete the online form, then submit your documents in person or by courier. The form alone does not finish the application on this route.
Carry proof of onward or return travel and of where you are staying. Border officers ask for both, and an airline can refuse boarding without them.
Check the requirement again close to your departure date. This route was last checked on 19 April 2026, and rules change without notice.
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Do Not Travel
UK FCDO: The FCDO advises against all travel to Russia. The risks stem from the continuing invasion of Ukraine, including drone attacks and Russian air defence activity, and terrorists are highly likely to attempt attacks, including in major cities. British nationals face a heightened risk of detention by the Russian authorities.
Updated 2026-08-01 11:42:45
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Questions
What American citizens ask about entering Russia
Yes. American citizens need a visa arranged before travelling to Russia. This was last checked on 19 April 2026.
Start from the destination government page linked on this page. Yoogo does not process applications and takes no fee for them.
A passport valid for the trip, proof of onward or return travel, and proof of where you are staying. Officers can ask for evidence that you can support yourself for the visit. Entry is always the officer's decision, whatever the paperwork says.
Russia uses RUB. Check the rate before you exchange anything at the airport, where the spread is usually widest.
Safety is a judgement your own government makes, not Yoogo. This page links the official travel advice for your passport; read it before booking, because advice can change faster than entry rules.
Changes to this route
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