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Russia visa for Vietnamese citizens
Entry requirement
Russia requires a visa from Vietnamese citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 30 days.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- 3 missions
- Visa guide
- Russia visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at vietnam.mid.ru
Which Russia visa?
Unified electronic visa (e-visa)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 30 days from entry (arrival and departure days count as two days)
- Processing time
- No more than 4 calendar days from submission
Russia’s official site for the e-Visa is evisa.kdmid.ru. Processing time, as Russia states it: No more than 4 calendar days from submission. Longest stay on the e-Visa: Up to 30 days from entry (arrival and departure days count as two days).
Russian missions in Vietnam
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- Consulate General of Russia in Ho Chi Minh City
Bà Huyện Thanh Quan 40, Ho Chi Minh City
- Consulate General of Russia in Da Nang
Đường Trần Phú 22, Đà Nẵng
All missions of Russia in Vietnam
Russia has 3 missions in Vietnam, with its embassy in Hanoi. Consulates: Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang.
Russian citizens travelling to Vietnam
RussiaVietnam Visa-free, 45 days Vietnam 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.
Vietnamese 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).
Good to know
How long Vietnamese citizens can stay in Russia
Vietnamese citizens may stay in Russia for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Russia.
How Vietnamese citizens apply
The e-Visa for Russia is applied for online on its official government portal; Vietnamese citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Russia’s neighbours for Vietnamese citizens
Belarus, Kazakhstan and Mongolia admit Vietnamese citizens visa-free. China, Ukraine, Latvia, Poland, Estonia, Lithuania, Finland, Norway and North Korea require Vietnamese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Russian citizens travelling to Vietnam
Vietnam admits Russian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 45 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Vietnamese citizens need a visa for Russia?
Russia requires a visa from Vietnamese citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 30 days.
How long can Vietnamese citizens stay in Russia?
Vietnamese citizens can stay in Russia for up to 30 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the Russian embassy in Vietnam?
The Russian embassy in Vietnam is in Hanoi; there are also consulates in Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang.
Do Russian citizens need a visa for Vietnam?
Vietnam admits Russian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 45 days.
Can Vietnamese citizens enter Russia visa-free?
No; Vietnamese citizens need an e-Visa for Russia.
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.