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🇮🇷 Does an Iranian need a visa for Russia 🇷🇺?
Yes, online (e-Visa). Iranian passport holders need a visa for Russia, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.
Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for Iranian citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Russia or its official government website before you travel.
⚠ U.S. State Department travel advisory for Russia: Level 4: Do Not Travel (updated 29 December 2025). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.
What this means for your trip
An e-Visa is applied for on the destination's official government website. You upload your passport scan and photo, pay online and receive an approval letter by email.
Apply well before departure and print the approval; use only the official portal, as many look-alike sites charge extra.
Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.
Russia at a glance
Capital: Moscow · Currency: Russian ruble (RUB, ₽) · Official languages: Russian · Calling code: +7
Plugs and voltage
Your plugs fit: every plug type used in Iran (C, F) works with sockets in Russia.
Your embassy in Russia
If your passport is lost or stolen, or you need help in an emergency in Russia, contact the embassy of Iran:
- Embassy of Iran, Moscow · russia.mfa.gov.ir
Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.
The other way round
🇷🇺 Russian passport holders visiting Iran: Russian passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Iran, usually at the airport or land border.
The Iranian passport at a glance
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Questions
Do Iranian citizens need a visa for Russia?
Iranian passport holders need a visa for Russia, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.
Does a Russian need a visa for Iran?
Russian passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Iran, usually at the airport or land border.