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Russia visa for New Zealand citizens

Visa required

New Zealand citizens need a visa for Russia, obtained before travel.

Where to apply
1 mission

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

Which Russia visa?

Ordinary tourist visa

Key facts

Maximum stay
Up to six months
Processing time
Set by the Russian mission where you apply; urgent processing costs more.

All visa types for Russia

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 New Zealand

Russia has 1 mission in New Zealand, with its embassy in Wellington.

Russian citizens travelling to New Zealand

RussiaNew Zealand Visa required New Zealand 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 New Zealand 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.

Good to know

How long New Zealand citizens can stay in Russia

How long New Zealand citizens may stay in Russia is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How New Zealand citizens apply

In New Zealand, applications go to the Russian embassy in Wellington, or to a visa centre acting for Russia; fees, documents and processing times are published by Russia.

Russia’s neighbours for New Zealand citizens

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

Russian citizens travelling to New Zealand

Russian citizens need a visa for New Zealand, obtained before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between New Zealand and Russia.

Frequently asked questions

Do New Zealand citizens need a visa for Russia?

New Zealand citizens need a visa for Russia, obtained before travel.

Where is the Russian embassy in New Zealand?

The Russian embassy in New Zealand is in Wellington.

Do Russian citizens need a visa for New Zealand?

Russian citizens need a visa for New Zealand, obtained before travel.

Can New Zealand citizens enter Russia visa-free?

No; New Zealand citizens need a visa for Russia obtained in advance.

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.