Russian visa for U.S. citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for U.S. passport holders visiting Russia for tourism and business purposes. See detailed requirements below:
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For U.S. citizens to enter Russia for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | Russia e-visa for U.S. citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Russia visa on arrival for U.S. citizens | Not Available | |
Russia tourist visa requirements:
- Holding U.S. passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Russia.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Russia.
If you are looking for Russia visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from United States, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Russia nearest your place of residence.
- Washington: The Embassy of Russia in Washington, United States (Working hours: Close now. Open in 5 hours 26 minutes)
- New York: The Consulate General of Russia in New York, United States (Working hours: Close now. Open in 2 hours 26 minutes)
- Seattle: The Consulate General of Russia in Seattle, United States (Working hours: Close now. Open in 5 hours 26 minutes)
- Houston: The Consulate General of Russia in Houston, United States (Working hours: Close now. Open in 3 hours 26 minutes)
Russia visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Russia diplomatic mission offices to United States for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from United States traveling to Russia from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (United States) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 309,960 | N/A |
| 2009 | 315,979 | 1.94% |
| 2010 | 303,942 | -3.81% |
| 2011 | 291,905 | -3.96% |
| 2012 | 297,923 | 2.06% |
| 2013 | 315,979 | 6.06% |
| 2014 | 285,886 | -9.52% |
| 2015 | 315,979 | 10.53% |
| 2016 | 248,990 | -21.20% |
| 2017 | 293,011 | 17.68% |
| 2018 | 337,395 | 15.15% |
| 2019 | 300,933 | -10.81% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Russia & United States comparison
Russia's area is approximately 16,376,870 km2 (6,323,142 sq mi), while the area of United States is approximately 9,147,420 km2 (3,531,837 sq mi). This means United States is 79.03% smaller than Russia.
As of November 2025, Russia's population is ~146.2 million people - 194,540,899 fewer people than the population of United States.
We have highlighted Russia & United States’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Russia | United States | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 146,226,330 | 340,767,229 | 194.5 million fewer people live in Russia than United States |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 242 | 273 | Russia has 31 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with United States. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 78 | 134 | Russia passport holders visit 56 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 242 | 1147 | Russian hosts 905 fewer foreign missions than United States. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from United States travel to Russia in one year?
The number of visitors from United States visiting Russia in 2019 was approximately 300,933.
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