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Russia visa for Nepali citizens
Entry requirement
Nepali citizens need a visa for Russia, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Russia visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at nepal.mid.ru
Which Russia visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to six months
- Processing time
- Set by the Russian mission where you apply; urgent processing costs more.
Processing time, as Russia states it: Set by the Russian mission where you apply; urgent processing costs more. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to six months.
Russian missions in Nepal
Russia has 1 mission in Nepal, with its embassy in Kathmandu.
Russian citizens travelling to Nepal
RussiaNepal Visa on arrival Nepal 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.
Nepali 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Nepali citizens can stay in Russia
How long Nepali citizens may stay in Russia is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Nepali citizens apply
In Nepal, applications go to the Russian embassy in Kathmandu, or to a visa centre acting for Russia; fees, documents and processing times are published by Russia.
Russia’s neighbours for Nepali citizens
Georgia, China, Belarus, Latvia, Poland, Estonia, Lithuania, Finland, Norway and North Korea require Nepali citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Russian citizens travelling to Nepal
Russian citizens can get a visa on arrival in Nepal, valid for stays of up to 150 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Nepali citizens need a visa for Russia?
Nepali citizens need a visa for Russia, obtained before travel.
Where is the Russian embassy in Nepal?
The Russian embassy in Nepal is in Kathmandu.
Do Russian citizens need a visa for Nepal?
Russian citizens can get a visa on arrival in Nepal, valid for stays of up to 150 days.
Can Nepali citizens enter Russia visa-free?
No; Nepali citizens need a visa for Russia obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.