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Do Belgium citizens need a visa for Russia?

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Belgium citizens need an e-Visa or ETA to enter Russia — applied for online before departure.

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Belgium vs Russia: passport comparison

Belgium

126

visa-free countries

Global rank: #6 · mobility 171.3

Russia

81

visa-free countries

Global rank: #93 · mobility 125.4
72

countries both Belgium and Russia can enter visa-free together

Belgium + Russia: passport compatibility

65%

of the world — where both passports have the same visa access

Where Belgium and Russia travel together — by entry type:

72 both visa-free
24 both visa on arrival
20 both e-visa / eTA
13 both need a visa
68 access differs

Where Belgium and Russia can travel visa-free together

Travelling as a pair with two different passports? Here is the full list of countries where BOTH of you can enter without a prior visa — plus where your access differs.

Both visa-free (72)

Sort by max stay or the destination's passport strength (tap a header), and filter by region.

Country Max stay Passport rank
Angola 30 days #168
Antigua and Barbuda 90 days #61
Argentina 90 days #44
Armenia 180 days #129
Bahamas 90 days #53
Barbados 90 days #48
Belarus 30 days #114
Bolivia 90 days #117
Bosnia and Herzegovina 30 days #88
Botswana 90 days #119
Brazil 90 days #43
Brunei 14 days #52
Cape Verde 30 days #136
Chile 90 days #45
China 30 days #112
Colombia 90 days #74
Costa Rica 30 days #62
Dominica 21 days #70
Dominican Republic 90 days #124
Ecuador 90 days #104
El Salvador 180 days #75
Fiji 120 days #103
Gambia 90 days #132
Georgia 360 days #83
Grenada 90 days #65
Guatemala 90 days #73
Guyana 90 days #106
Haiti 90 days #175
Honduras 90 days #78
Hong Kong 14 days #46
Israel 90 days #51
Jamaica 90 days #100
Kazakhstan 30 days #116
Kiribati 90 days #84
Kyrgyzstan 60 days #134
Macao 30 days #67
Malawi 30 days #127
Malaysia 30 days #41
Mauritius 90 days #66
Micronesia 30 days #89
Moldova 90 days #92
Mongolia 30 days #125
Montenegro 30 days #76
Morocco 90 days #121
Mozambique 30 days #162
Nicaragua 90 days #86
Palau 30 days #87
Palestine 90 days #193
Panama 90 days #68
Paraguay 90 days #64
Peru 90 days #57
Philippines 30 days #128
Saint Kitts and Nevis 90 days #54
Saint Lucia 42 days #69
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 90 days #56
Samoa 90 days #77
Sao Tome and Principe 15 days #151
Serbia 30 days #72
Seychelles 90 days #58
South Africa 90 days #97
Swaziland 30 days #120
Tajikistan 30 days #149
Thailand 60 days #110
Trinidad and Tobago 90 days #63
Tunisia 90 days #131
Turkey 60 days #94
United Arab Emirates 90 days #1
Uruguay 90 days #50
Uzbekistan 30 days #142
Vanuatu 120 days #105
Venezuela 90 days #90
Vietnam 45 days #153

How the entry rule changed: Belgium → Russia

We keep our own archive of visa-rule snapshots and diff them against each other. Here is what changed over the observed period.

The Belgium → Russia rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

3passports gained easier entry to Russia
0passports saw Russia tighten its rules
3rule changes for the Belgium passport, 2 of them easing
July 2024 — June 2026our archive observation window

Comparison is built from our own dataset snapshots; the date marks when we recorded the change, not the official decision date. See all changes →

Russia: good to know

Moscow

Capital

Russian Ruble (RUB)

Currency

Moscow Time (UTC+3)

Time zone

+7

Calling code

C, F

Power plug

230V / 50Hz

Voltage

Right-hand

Driving side

Where else Belgium goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Russia

The usual basics for the trip. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy or consulate.

Valid passport

Valid at least 6 more months

Return / onward ticket

Proof you will leave the country

Proof of funds

Enough money for your stay

Accommodation

Hotel booking or an invitation

Travel insurance

Recommended, sometimes required

e-Visa / eTA

Applied for online before you fly

Frequently asked

Do Belgium citizens need a visa for Russia?
Belgium citizens need an e-Visa or ETA to enter Russia — applied for online before departure.
Which passport is stronger — Belgium or Russia?
The Belgium passport is stronger: 126 visa-free countries versus 81. Global rank: Belgium #6, Russia #93.
Where can Belgium and Russia citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 72 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Russia?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Plus an e-Visa or eTA applied for online before you fly. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Belgium and Russia?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Jul 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

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