Russia entry rules · United Arab Emirates
No, not for stays of up to 90 days. UAE citizens can enter Russia without a visa for stays of up to 90 days, and no invitation is needed.1
Visa-free entry
| Stay | Visa-free for up to 90 days1 |
|---|---|
| Invitation | Not needed |
| Passport | Your national passport |
| Work or study | Not covered: check the rules with the Russian embassy or consulate before travelling |
For a longer stay you need a regular visa from a Russian consulate, with an invitation.
Official offices
Contact details as published by the Russian Foreign Ministry2. Book before you go: most offices work by appointment.
An authorised private company that receives applications for the consulate, for a service fee.
Book an appointment ↗By passport type
The Russian Foreign Ministry’s entry conditions for United Arab Emirates, translated line by line1. Crew and accredited staff arrangements are simplified.
| Who | What the official list says |
|---|---|
| Passports of all types | Visa-free for up to 90 days |
Before and after
Questions
Yes. Visa-free for up to 90 days, according to the Russian Foreign Ministry’s list. Check it again just before travelling, as rules can change at short notice.
File the arrival notice at least 72 hours before entering. RuID is an official experiment running until the end of 2027, and official messages have differed on whether it is mandatory for every visa-free traveller, so filing it is the safe choice.
No. UAE citizens can visit Russia without a visa for up to 90 days with any type of passport.
Up to 90 days, according to the Russian Foreign Ministry.
Yes. The visa-free regime for Emirati citizens is in force. Check the official list again just before travelling, as rules can change at short notice.
It is not one of the official conditions for visa-free entry, but private healthcare in Russia is expensive, so it is strongly recommended.
Sources
Each figure on this page comes from one of these sources. Entry rules can change at short notice, so check the official list again just before you travel.
Different passport? Check Russia visa requirements for every nationality.
