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Russia visa for Armenian citizens

Entry requirement

Visa-free up to 90 days

Russia admits Armenian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.

Maximum stay
90 days
Where to apply
Nothing to apply for in advance

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at armenia.mid.ru

For longer stays: study, work and residence

All visa types for Russia

Russian citizens travelling to Armenia

RussiaArmenia Visa-free, 180 days Armenia visa for citizens of Russia

Travel advice for Russia

  • US State Department Level 4: Do not travel
  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to the whole country
  • German Foreign Office Travel warning for the whole country (Reisewarnung)

What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.

Before travelling from Armenia to Russia, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Russia at Level 4, do not travel (updated 28 December 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to Russia (updated 18 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a travel warning (Reisewarnung) for Russia (updated 21 October 2026).

Good to know

How long Armenian citizens can stay in Russia

Armenian citizens may stay in Russia for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Russia.

Russia’s neighbours for Armenian citizens

Georgia, China, Belarus, Ukraine and Kazakhstan admit Armenian citizens visa-free. Latvia, Poland, Estonia, Lithuania, Finland, Norway and North Korea require Armenian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Russian citizens travelling to Armenia

Armenia admits Russian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 180 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Armenia and Russia.

Frequently asked questions

Do Armenian citizens need a visa for Russia?

Russia admits Armenian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.

How long can Armenian citizens stay in Russia?

Armenian citizens can stay in Russia for up to 90 days.

Do Russian citizens need a visa for Armenia?

Armenia admits Russian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 180 days.

Can Armenian citizens enter Russia visa-free?

Yes, Armenian citizens can enter Russia without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.

Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.