Afghanistan passport → Russia

Do Afghan citizens need a visa for Russia?

Visa required in advance

Afghan passport holders need a visa for Russia, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre.

Apply on the official site: evisa.kdmid.ru

What this means for your trip

Start early. Some countries take the whole application online; others need a visa-centre appointment for fingerprints, and waits can be long in peak season.
Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, tax returns, an employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.

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Russia at a glance

Capital: Moscow
Currency: Russian ruble (RUB)
Languages: Russian
Calling code: +7
Region: Eastern Europe

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Russia for other passports

AfghanistanVisa required
IndiaeVisa30 days
United StatesVisa required
United KingdomVisa required
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
ChinaVisa-free30 days
SingaporeeVisa30 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippineseVisa30 days

Nearby in Eastern Europe for Afghan passport holders

BelarusVisa required
BulgariaVisa required
CzechiaVisa required
HungaryVisa required
MoldovaVisa required
PolandVisa required
RomaniaVisa required
SlovakiaVisa required

Common questions

Do Afghan citizens need a visa for Russia?

Afghan passport holders need a visa for Russia, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre.

How long can Afghan citizens stay in Russia?

The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.

Can Afghan citizens get a visa on arrival in Russia?

Not under the standard rules.

How many countries can Afghan citizens visit without a visa?

23 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Afghanistan passport ranks #93 of 93 (passports with equal scores share a rank).

Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.