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Russia visa for Japanese citizens
Entry requirement
Russia requires a visa from Japanese citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 30 days.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- 5 missions
- Visa guide
- Russia visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at tokyo.mid.ru
Which Russia visa?
Unified electronic visa (e-visa)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 30 days from entry (arrival and departure days count as two days)
- Processing time
- No more than 4 calendar days from submission
Russia’s official site for the e-Visa is evisa.kdmid.ru. Processing time, as Russia states it: No more than 4 calendar days from submission. Longest stay on the e-Visa: Up to 30 days from entry (arrival and departure days count as two days).
Russian missions in Japan
- Embassy of Russia in Tokyo
106-0041, г.Токио, Минато-ку, Адзабудай, 2-1-1, Tokyo
- Consulate General of Russia in Osaka
560-0005, преф.Осака, г.Тоёнака, Ниси Мидоригаока, 1-2-2, Osaka
Today · Closed - Consulate General of Russia in Niigata
950-0078, г.Ниигата, Бандайдзима, 5-1, зд.Бандайдзима, 12 эт., Niigata
- Consulate General of Russia in Sapporo
064-0914, преф.Хоккайдо, г.Саппоро, Тюо-ку, Минами 14, Ниси 12-2-5, Sapporo
- Consulate of Russia in Hakodate
040-0054, преф.Хоккайдо, г.Хакодатэ, Мотомати 14-1, Hakodate
All missions of Russia in Japan
Russia has 5 missions in Japan, with its embassy in Tokyo. Consulates: Osaka, Niigata, Sapporo and Hakodate.
Russian citizens travelling to Japan
RussiaJapan Visa required Japan 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.
Japanese citizens planning a trip to Russia can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Japanese citizens can stay in Russia
Japanese citizens may stay in Russia for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Russia.
How Japanese citizens apply
The e-Visa for Russia is applied for online on its official government portal; Japanese citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Russia’s neighbours for Japanese citizens
Georgia, China, Belarus, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Poland, Estonia, Lithuania, Finland, Mongolia and Norway admit Japanese citizens visa-free. North Korea requires Japanese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Russian citizens travelling to Japan
Russian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Japan.
Frequently asked questions
Do Japanese citizens need a visa for Russia?
Russia requires a visa from Japanese citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 30 days.
How long can Japanese citizens stay in Russia?
Japanese citizens can stay in Russia for up to 30 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the Russian embassy in Japan?
The Russian embassy in Japan is in Tokyo; there are also consulates in Osaka, Niigata, Sapporo and Hakodate.
Do Russian citizens need a visa for Japan?
Russian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Japan.
Can Japanese citizens enter Russia visa-free?
No; Japanese citizens need an e-Visa for Russia.
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.