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Visa requirements · updated Aug 2026

Do Myanmar citizens need a visa for Russia?

Visa-free

Citizens of Myanmar can visit Russia visa-free. Just a valid passport at the border.

VISAXSAug 2026
Visa-free
Myanmar → Russia
allowed

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Myanmar vs Russia: passport comparison

Myanmar

13

visa-free countries

Global rank: #179 · mobility 71.8

Russia

81

visa-free countries

Global rank: #93 · mobility 125.4
10

countries both Myanmar and Russia can enter visa-free together

Myanmar + Russia: passport compatibility

56%

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

Where Myanmar and Russia travel together — by entry type:

10 both visa-free
17 both visa on arrival
24 both e-visa / eTA
59 both need a visa
87 access differs

Where Myanmar 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 (10)

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

Only Myanmar is visa-free (2)

How the entry rule changed: Myanmar → Russia

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

eased
Before
e-visa
July 2024
Now
visa-free
June 2026
3
passports for which Russia changed entry rules over the observed period
July 2024 — June 2026

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 Myanmar 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

Visa-free

No visa needed for the stay

Frequently asked

Do Myanmar citizens need a visa for Russia?
Citizens of Myanmar can visit Russia visa-free. Just a valid passport at the border.
Which passport is stronger — Myanmar or Russia?
The Russia passport is stronger: 81 visa-free countries versus 13. Global rank: Myanmar #179, Russia #93.
Where can Myanmar and Russia citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 10 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. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Myanmar and Russia?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Myanmar passport ranking

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