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🇷🇺 Does a Russian need a visa for Ukraine 🇺🇦?
Yes. Russian passport holders need a visa for Ukraine, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Ukraine before travelling.
Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for Russian citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Ukraine or its official government website before you travel.
⚠ U.S. State Department travel advisory for Ukraine: Level 4: Do Not Travel (updated 28 August 2026). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.
What this means for your trip
You apply at an embassy, consulate or authorised visa centre of the destination, usually with an application form, passport photos, bank statements, travel itinerary and accommodation bookings.
Processing takes days to weeks, and some embassies require an interview; start the application well before your trip.
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.
Where to apply in Russia
If you live in Russia, visas for Ukraine are issued by its missions there. Many of them use an outsourced visa application centre: the mission's website says where to apply and which office covers your region.
- Embassy of Ukraine, Moscow · Леонтьевский переулок, 18 · russia.mfa.gov.ua
- Consulate-General of Ukraine in Saint Petersburg · cons-ua.ru
Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.
Ukraine at a glance
Capital: Kyiv · Currency: Ukrainian hryvnia (UAH, ₴) · Official languages: Ukrainian · Calling code: +380
Plugs and voltage
Your plugs fit: every plug type used in Russia (C, F) works with sockets in Ukraine. Mains voltage differs (Ukraine: 230 V; Russia: 220 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100–240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.
Your embassy in Ukraine
If your passport is lost or stolen, or you need help in an emergency in Ukraine, contact the embassy of Russia:
- Embassy of Russia, Kyiv · 03049, г. Киев, Воздухофлотский проспект, 27 · ukraine.mid.ru
Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.
Easier destinations near Ukraine for Russian passport holders
- 🇧🇾 Belarus — Visa-free
- 🇲🇩 Moldova — Visa-free 90 days
- 🇦🇩 Andorra — Visa-free 90 days
- 🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina — Visa-free 30 days
- 🇲🇪 Montenegro — Visa-free 30 days
- 🇸🇲 San Marino — Visa-free 90 days
- 🇷🇸 Serbia — Visa-free 30 days
The other way round
🇺🇦 Ukrainian passport holders visiting Russia: Ukrainian passport holders can visit Russia without a visa for up to 90 days.
The Russian passport at a glance
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Questions
Do Russian citizens need a visa for Ukraine?
Russian passport holders need a visa for Ukraine, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Ukraine before travelling.
Does a Ukrainian need a visa for Russia?
Ukrainian passport holders can visit Russia without a visa for up to 90 days.