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Visa requirements · updated Aug 2026

Do Italy citizens need a visa for Russia?

e-Visa / ETA

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

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Italy vs Russia: passport comparison

Italy

125

visa-free countries

Global rank: #8 · mobility 171.3

Russia

81

visa-free countries

Global rank: #93 · mobility 125.4
72

countries both Italy and Russia can enter visa-free together

Italy + Russia: passport compatibility

66%

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

Where Italy and Russia travel together — by entry type:

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

Where Italy 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
Angola30 days#168 Antigua and Barbuda90 days#61 Argentina90 days#44 Armenia180 days#129 Bahamas90 days#53 Barbados90 days#48 Belarus30 days#114 Bolivia90 days#117 Bosnia and Herzegovina30 days#88 Botswana90 days#119 Brazil90 days#43 Brunei14 days#52 Cape Verde30 days#136 Chile90 days#45 China30 days#112 Colombia90 days#74 Costa Rica30 days#62 Dominica21 days#70 Dominican Republic90 days#124 Ecuador90 days#104 El Salvador180 days#75 Fiji120 days#103 Gambia90 days#132 Georgia360 days#83 Grenada90 days#65 Guatemala90 days#73 Guyana90 days#106 Haiti90 days#175 Honduras90 days#78 Hong Kong14 days#46 Israel90 days#51 Jamaica90 days#100 Kazakhstan30 days#116 Kiribati90 days#84 Kyrgyzstan60 days#134 Macao30 days#67 Malawi30 days#127 Malaysia30 days#41 Mauritius90 days#66 Micronesia30 days#89 Moldova90 days#92 Mongolia30 days#125 Montenegro30 days#76 Morocco90 days#121 Mozambique30 days#162 Nicaragua90 days#86 Palau30 days#87 Palestine90 days#193 Panama90 days#68 Paraguay90 days#64 Peru90 days#57 Philippines30 days#128 Saint Kitts and Nevis90 days#54 Saint Lucia42 days#69 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines90 days#56 Samoa90 days#77 Sao Tome and Principe15 days#151 Serbia30 days#72 Seychelles90 days#58 South Africa90 days#97 Swaziland30 days#120 Tajikistan30 days#149 Thailand60 days#110 Trinidad and Tobago90 days#63 Tunisia90 days#131 Turkey60 days#94 United Arab Emirates90 days#1 Uruguay90 days#50 Uzbekistan30 days#142 Vanuatu120 days#105 Venezuela90 days#90 Vietnam45 days#153

How the entry rule changed: Italy → 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 Italy → 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
2rule changes for the Italy passport, 1 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 Italy 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 Italy citizens need a visa for Russia?
Italy citizens need an e-Visa or ETA to enter Russia — applied for online before departure.
Which passport is stronger — Italy or Russia?
The Italy passport is stronger: 125 visa-free countries versus 81. Global rank: Italy #8, Russia #93.
Where can Italy 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 Italy and Russia?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Italy passport ranking

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