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Russia visa for Qatari citizens
Entry requirement
No visa is needed by Qatari citizens for Russia, for stays of up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at qatar.mid.ru
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Russian citizens travelling to Qatar
RussiaQatar Visa on arrival Qatar 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 Qatar 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Qatari citizens can stay in Russia
Qatari citizens may stay in Russia for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Russia.
Russia’s neighbours for Qatari citizens
Georgia, China, Belarus, Ukraine, Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan admit Qatari citizens visa-free. Latvia, Poland, Estonia, Lithuania, Finland, Norway and North Korea require Qatari citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Russian citizens travelling to Qatar
Russian citizens can get a visa on arrival in Qatar, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Qatari citizens need a visa for Russia?
No visa is needed by Qatari citizens for Russia, for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Qatari citizens stay in Russia?
Qatari citizens can stay in Russia for up to 90 days.
Do Russian citizens need a visa for Qatar?
Russian citizens can get a visa on arrival in Qatar, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Qatari citizens enter Russia visa-free?
Yes, Qatari citizens can enter Russia without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
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.