
Russian Federation Passport Ranking – Visa Free Access to 114 Countries
The Russian Federation passport currently ranks 50th globally in 2025, offering visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 114 destinations worldwide. This travel document has shown fluctuating mobility over the past two decades, peaking at rank 38 in 2014 with access to 100 countries, before experiencing shifts due to geopolitical factors. While Russian passport holders enjoy moderate travel freedom compared to top-ranking passports, the document provides access to key destinations across Asia, South America, and select European nations. The passport's mobility level places it in the mid-tier range globally, offering reasonable international travel advantages for business, tourism, and personal purposes.
Quick Statistics for Russian Federation passport
Source: Skyscanner & Official Government Websites.
Top Visa-Free Destinations for Russian Citizens
Popular destinations where Russian Federation passport holders can travel without a visa:
| Country | Maximum Stay | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 90 days | TR | |
| Up to 60 days | TH | |
| Up to 90 days | AE | |
| Up to 90 days | MV | |
| Up to 30 days | SR |
Visa Requirements by Country
Complete breakdown of visa requirements for Russian Federation passport holders
✅ Visa-Free
79 countries
Antigua and Barbuda
Argentina
Armenia
Azerbaijan
Bahamas
Barbados
Belarus
Bolivia
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Botswana
Brazil
Brunei
Chile
Colombia
Cook Islands
Costa Rica
Cuba
Dominica
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
El Salvador
Fiji
The Gambia
Georgia
Grenada
Guatemala
Guyana
Haiti
Honduras
Hong Kong (SAR China)
Iraq
Jamaica
Kazakhstan
Kyrgyzstan
Laos
Macao (SAR China)
Malaysia
Mauritius
Micronesia
Moldova
Mongolia
Montenegro
Morocco
Namibia
Nicaragua
Oman
Palau Islands
Palestinian Territory
Panama
Paraguay
Peru
Philippines
Samoa
Sao Tome and Principe
Senegal
Serbia
Seychelles
South Africa
St. Lucia
St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Suriname
eSwatini
Tajikistan
Thailand
Trinidad and Tobago
Tunisia
Türkiye
United Arab Emirates
Uruguay
Uzbekistan
Vanuatu
Venezuela
Vietnam
Angola
Kiribati
Malawi
Myanmar
Jordan
China
🛬 Visa on Arrival
28 countries
Ethiopia
Madagascar
Bahrain
Burundi
Cambodia
Cape Verde Islands
Comoro Islands
Egypt
Guinea-Bissau
Iran
Lebanon
Maldives
Marshall Islands
Nauru
Nepal
Rwanda
Saudi Arabia
Sierra Leone
Tanzania
Timor-Leste
Tonga
Tuvalu
Zambia
Zimbabwe
Indonesia
Djibouti
Qatar
Niue
🔐 ETA Required
7 countries
Mexico
Sri Lanka
South Korea
Kenya
Israel
Mozambique
St. Kitts and Nevis
💻 E-Visa
22 countries
Pakistan
Albania
Benin
India
Montserrat
Singapore
Uganda
Guinea
Cameroon
Equatorial Guinea
Gabon
Togo
Syria
Burkina Faso
Mauritania
Congo (Dem. Rep.)
Nigeria
St. Helena
Somalia
Bhutan
Cote d'Ivoire
South Sudan
❌ Visa Required
90 countries
Belize
Afghanistan
Algeria
Andorra
Anguilla
Aruba
Austria
Bangladesh
Belgium
Bermuda
Bonaire; St. Eustatius and Saba
Bulgaria
Canada
Cayman Islands
Central African Republic
Chad
Congo (Rep.)
Croatia
Curacao
Cyprus
Czechia
Denmark
Eritrea
Estonia
Falkland Islands
Faroe Islands
Finland
France
French Guiana
French Polynesia
French West Indies
Germany
Ghana
Gibraltar
Greece
Greenland
Guam
Hungary
Iceland
Ireland
Italy
Japan
Kosovo
Latvia
Liberia
Libya
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Mali
Malta
Mayotte
Monaco
Netherlands
New Caledonia
New Zealand
Niger
North Korea
Northern Mariana Islands
Norway
Papua New Guinea
Poland
Portugal
Puerto Rico
Reunion
Romania
American Samoa
San Marino
Slovakia
Slovenia
Solomon Islands
Spain
St. Maarten
Sudan
Sweden
Switzerland
Turkmenistan
Ukraine
United Kingdom
United States
Vatican City
British Virgin Islands
US Virgin Islands
Yemen
Australia
Taiwan (Chinese Taipei)
Kuwait
North Macedonia
Turks and Caicos Islands
Lesotho
Historical Ranking Trend
Russian Federation's passport ranking progression from 2006 to 2025
Trend: Improved by 12 positions from 2006 to 2025
Official Russian Federation Passport & Travel Resources
Access official government resources for passport services, travel advisories, and visa information:
Compare Russian Federation Passport with Other Passports
See how Russian Federation's passport compares with other EUROPE in the same ranking tier:
| Country | Rank | Visa-Free Destinations | Mobility Score | Global Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #50 | 114 | 48/100 | 50/100 | |
| #42 | 129 | 42/100 | 58/100 | |
| #43 | 128 | 42/100 | 57/100 | |
| #46 | 123 | 52/100 | 54/100 | |
| #47 | 122 | 42/100 | 53/100 | |
| #47 | 122 | 42/100 | 77/100 |
*Mobility score calculated based on visa-free access and global travel freedom.
*Global score reflects overall passport strength considering various factors.
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