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Russia visa for US citizens
Entry requirement
US citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Russia.
- Where to apply
- 6 missions
- Visa guide
- Russia visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at washington.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 the United States
- Embassy of Russia in Washington D.C.
Wisconsin Avenue Northwest 2650, 20007 Washington
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- Consulate General of Russia in Houston
1333 West Loop South, Ste.1300, Houston, TX 77027
- Consulate General of Russia in New York
East 91st Street 9, 10128 New York
- Consulate General of Russia in San Francisco
2790 Green Street, San Francisco, CA 94123
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All missions of Russia in the United States
Russia has 6 missions in the United States, with its embassy in Washington D.C. Consulates: Washington D.C., Houston, New York, San Francisco and Seattle.
Russian citizens travelling to the United States
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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.
US 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 US citizens can stay in Russia
How long US citizens may stay in Russia is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How US citizens apply
In the United States, applications go to the Russian embassy in Washington D.C. and the consulates in Washington D.C., Houston, New York, San Francisco and Seattle, or to a visa centre acting for Russia; fees, documents and processing times are published by Russia.
Russia’s neighbours for US citizens
Georgia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Poland, Estonia, Lithuania, Finland, Mongolia and Norway admit US citizens visa-free. China and North Korea require US citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Russian citizens travelling to the United States
The United States requires Russian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. The rule is the same in both directions between the United States and Russia.
Frequently asked questions
Do US citizens need a visa for Russia?
US citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Russia.
Where is the Russian embassy in the United States?
The Russian embassy in the United States is in Washington D.C.; there are also consulates in Washington D.C., Houston, New York and San Francisco.
Do Russian citizens need a visa for the United States?
The United States requires Russian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can US citizens enter Russia visa-free?
No; US 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.