Iran passport → Russia

Do Iranian citizens need a visa for Russia?

Visa-free entry15 days

Iranian passport holders can visit Russia without a visa for up to 15 days.

Official entry rules: evisa.kdmid.ru

Heads-up: some sources list this route as eVisa (30 days).

What this means for your trip

Carry a passport valid for at least six months beyond your travel dates; this is the most common rule.
Immigration may ask for a return or onward ticket, hotel bookings and proof of funds.
Visa-free entry is for tourism and short visits. Work and long stays need a proper visa.

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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

IranVisa-free15 days
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 Iranian passport holders

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

Common questions

Do Iranian citizens need a visa for Russia?

Iranian passport holders can visit Russia without a visa for up to 15 days.

How long can Iranian citizens stay in Russia?

Up to 15 days under the current visa-free rule. Longer stays need a different visa.

Can Iranian citizens get a visa on arrival in Russia?

You do not need one: entry is visa-free.

How many countries can Iranian citizens visit without a visa?

36 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Iran passport ranks #87 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.