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Do Swiss citizens need a visa for Russia?

The answer depends on more than your passport. Below is what changes if you hold a residence permit or another country's visa.

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Answer · 29 October 2026

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Passport only E-visa neededYou need an e-visa, applied for online at evisa.kdmid.ru. Apply at least 4 days before travel; valid 120 days from issue, stay up to 30 days. Entry and exit only through the listed border crossings. The fee can only be paid with a card from a non-Russian bank. Hotels handle migration registration; otherwise register within 7 working days. up to 30 days Consular Department of the Russian MFA: nationalities eligible for the e-visa confirmed by an official sourceCheck →
Schengen residence permit E-visa neededYou need an e-visa, applied for online at evisa.kdmid.ru. Apply at least 4 days before travel; valid 120 days from issue, stay up to 30 days. Entry and exit only through the listed border crossings. The fee can only be paid with a card from a non-Russian bank. Hotels handle migration registration; otherwise register within 7 working days. up to 30 days Consular Department of the Russian MFA: nationalities eligible for the e-visa confirmed by an official sourceCheck →
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