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Russia visa for Palestinian citizens
Entry requirement
Russia requires Palestinian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Russia visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
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.
Where Palestinian citizens apply for a visa for Russia
Russia has no embassy or consulate in Palestine on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Consulate General of Russia in Tel Aviv23 km
יחזקאל קויפמן 2, 68125 Tel Aviv-Yafo
- Embassy of Russia in Amman101 km
(22) Zahran St. 3rd Circle, Jabal Amman
- Embassy of Russia in Damascus229 km
Omar Ben Al Khattab str., Adauwi, Damascus, Syrian Arab Republic
The nearest Russian missions to Palestine are in Tel Aviv, Israel (23 km), Amman, Jordan (101 km) and Damascus, Syria (229 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Palestine is decided by Russia, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
Russian citizens travelling to Palestine
RussiaPalestine Visa-free Palestine 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.
For a trip from Palestine to Russia, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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 Palestinian citizens can stay in Russia
How long Palestinian citizens may stay in Russia is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Palestinian citizens apply
Russia has no embassy or career consulate in Palestine. Palestinian citizens apply through a mission of Russia accredited to Palestine from abroad; the official visa portal of Russia names the right place.
Russia’s neighbours for Palestinian citizens
Georgia, China, Belarus, Ukraine, Latvia, Poland, Estonia, Lithuania, Finland, Mongolia, Norway, Azerbaijan and North Korea require Palestinian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Russian citizens travelling to Palestine
Russian citizens can enter Palestine without a visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do Palestinian citizens need a visa for Russia?
Russia requires Palestinian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Is there an embassy of Russia in Palestine?
No. Russia has no embassy in Palestine. The nearest Russian consulate general is in Tel Aviv, Israel, 23 km from Palestine.
Do Russian citizens need a visa for Palestine?
Russian citizens can enter Palestine without a visa.
Can Palestinian citizens enter Russia visa-free?
No; Palestinian 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.