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Ukraine visa for Russian citizens
Entry requirement
Russian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Ukraine.
- Where to apply
- 2 missions
- Visa guide
- Ukraine visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at rostov.mfa.gov.ua
Which Ukraine visa?
Visa-free stay and short-term visa (type C)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- 90 days within any 180-day period for visa-free nationals; the visa period for others.
Ukraine’s official site for the tourist visa is dmsu.gov.ua. Longest stay on the tourist visa: 90 days within any 180-day period for visa-free nationals; the visa period for others.
Ukrainian missions in Russia
All missions of Ukraine in Russia
Ukraine has 2 missions in Russia. Consulates: Rostov-on-Don and Yekaterinburg.
Ukrainian citizens travelling to Russia
UkraineRussia Visa-free, 90 days Russia visa for citizens of Ukraine
Travel advice for Ukraine
- US State Department Level 4: Do not travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the 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 Russia to Ukraine, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Ukraine at Level 4, do not travel (updated 27 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Ukraine (updated 2 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a travel warning (Reisewarnung) for Ukraine (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Russian citizens can stay in Ukraine
How long Russian citizens may stay in Ukraine is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Russian citizens apply
In Russia, applications go to Ukraine’s consulates in Rostov-on-Don and Yekaterinburg, or to a visa centre acting for Ukraine; fees, documents and processing times are published by Ukraine.
Ukraine’s neighbours for Russian citizens
Moldova and Belarus admit Russian citizens visa-free. Poland, Hungary, Slovakia and Romania require Russian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Ukrainian citizens travelling to Russia
Ukrainian citizens do not need a visa for Russia: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Frequently asked questions
Do Russian citizens need a visa for Ukraine?
Russian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Ukraine.
Do Ukrainian citizens need a visa for Russia?
Ukrainian citizens do not need a visa for Russia: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Can Russian citizens enter Ukraine visa-free?
No; Russian citizens need a visa for Ukraine 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.