Russia entry for Gulf passport holders

Verified 5 October 2026. Next review: 5 November 2026. Rules below are for ordinary passports and short leisure visits; Gulf residence alone does not determine eligibility. Work, study and residence require a different basis.

Entry by citizenship

• Saudi Arabia: Visa-free: up to 90 days per calendar year, since 11 May 2026. →
• UAE: Visa-free: up to 90 days in each 180-day period. →
• Qatar: Visa-free: up to 90 days in each 180-day period. →
• Oman: Visa-free: up to 30 days per visit, 90 days total per calendar year. →
• Kuwait: Unified e-visa available: one entry, up to 30 days. →
• Bahrain: Unified e-visa available: one entry, up to 30 days. →

Unified e-visa

A unified e-visa permits one entry. It is valid for 120 days from issue, with a stay of up to 30 days; arrival and departure each count as a day. Apply 86 to 4 days before entry. Processing takes up to 4 calendar days after a complete submission; corrections restart that period.

For an e-visa, passport validity is at least 6 months from application. Each child needs a separate e-visa. No invitation, hotel confirmation or other document proving travel purpose is required. Medical insurance valid in Russia throughout the stay is required unless an official reciprocity exemption applies. Check current fees on the portal.

Use approved border checkpoints. Travel is permitted throughout Russia except territories requiring special permission. Save the visa notification offline and check that your stay fits both visa validity and the permitted duration.

Official Russian MFA e-visa portal

Before booking

Check previous visits, passport requirements and the latest official source. We can help compare the document checklist with your itinerary; visa approval and border admission remain decisions of the authorities.