Embassy
Embassy of South Korea, Moscow
Moscow
Russia visa requirements for South Korean citizens
South Korean citizens do not need a visa for Russia. Show your passport at the border and stay up to 60 days.
Passport
KOR
South Korea
Going to
RUS
Russia
No visa needed
People from 5 countries can visit without a visa for up to 60 days.
- Visa
- Not required
- Max stay
- 60 days (2 months)
- Fee
- Free
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
Special rules for South Korean citizens in Russia
- 90 days within any 180-day period.
- However, this is currently optional and not mandatory.
- As of 8 March 2022, due to safety concerns, the South Korean government bans its citizens from visiting within 30km from the Ukrainian border.
What to do
Check your passport is valid for the whole stay, ideally six months beyond it.
Carry proof of onward travel and of funds; border officers can ask for both.
Note the maximum stay and count your days in Russia.
Ways into Russia
Choose a tourist visa, eVisa or visa-free entry.
Visa not required For your passport60-day visa-free stayPeople from 5 countries can visit without a visa for up to 60 days.
- Stay
- 60 days
- Fee
- Free
How to apply
- Check the entry rules for your country.
- Show your passport at the border.
Documents required
- Passport
- The table does not give every limit on time across several visits.
Visa requiredTourist visaA visa for people visiting Russia on holiday.
How to apply
- Get confirmation from a registered Russian tour company.
- Fill in and print the form at visa.kdmid.ru.
- Submit your papers and pay the fee.
- Collect your passport and check the visa.
Documents required
- Passport with 2 blank pages
- Passport valid 6 months after visa
- Printed visa form
- Passport photos, 35 × 45 mm
- Tour company confirmation
- Health insurance unless exempt
- Travel insurance
- Follow your visa dates; ask the consulate how many photos to bring.
- With multiple entries, stay at most 90 days in each 180 days.
Sources (25)Last updated 11 November 2026
- Russian Foreign Ministry Consular Department: issuing visas
- Russian Foreign Ministry: entry conditions by nationality and passport, labelled September 2026
- Russian Foreign Ministry: medical insurance and HIV certificates
- Russian Foreign Ministry: migration card
- Official application form for consular visas
- Official unified electronic-visa instructions
- Official unified electronic-visa information portal
- Official electronic-visa eligible-country list
- Official electronic-visa frequently asked questions
- Russian Embassy in Denmark: visa application procedure
- Russian Embassy in Denmark: ordinary tourist visa
- Russian Embassy in Denmark: ordinary transit visa
- Russian Embassy in Denmark: business visas and medical treatment
- Russian Embassy in Denmark: ordinary study visa
- Russian Embassy in Denmark: ordinary work visa
- Russian Embassy in Denmark: private visa categories
- Russian Embassy in Denmark: visiting a close relative in Russia
- Russian Embassy in Denmark: visiting a non-relative
- Russian Embassy in Denmark: illness, hospitalisation and death of relatives
- Russian Embassy in Denmark: ordinary humanitarian visa
- Russian Embassy in Denmark: traditional-values relocation visa
- Russian Embassy in Iceland: tourist and hotel-confirmation visas
- Russian Embassy in Iceland: transit visa and airport exemption
- Russian Embassy in Iceland: citizenship, passports and visa checks
- Russian Embassy in Iceland: relocation scheme eligibility and documents
Embassies for this trip
For lost passports and emergencies.
Consulate general
Consulate General of South Korea, Saint Petersburg
Saint Petersburg
Consulate general
Consulate-General of South Korea in Vladivostok
Vladivostok
Coming from South Korea
- Plugs C FNo adapter
- MoneyRUB ₽
- Time−6h
- DrivingOn the rightSame as home
- LanguageRussian
- Emergency102 or 112 police103 or 112 ambulance
Planning your Russia trip
- Red Square, the Kremlin and St Basil's CathedralThese are among Moscow's main historic sights.
- Moscow MetroThe city's underground railway is known for its beautiful stations.
- Hermitage MuseumThis is one of Saint Petersburg's best-known visitor attractions.
- Royal palaces near Saint PetersburgThe former rulers' grand palaces stand in the city's suburbs.
Scams to watch for in Russia
- Pickpocketing in crowdsThieves take money, phones or documents while people are crowded together or distracted. Pushing at train doors can make it harder to notice someone reaching into a pocket or bag.
- Unofficial taxi overcharging and inflated metersAn unofficial driver charges far more than expected. In Moscow, a meter may use an invented, inflated rate. In Kazan, taking a random terminal cab without agreeing a price can cost much more than booking ahead.
- Street currency exchange scamsUnofficial money changers use various tricks during cash exchanges. A street offer gives you little protection if the amount or deal changes.
About Russia
Russia is a federal state spanning northern Eurasia and the largest country in the world by area.
- Capital
- Moscow
- Money
- Russian ruble (₽)
- Languages
- Russian
- Time zone
- 9 time zones
- Cars drive on the
- right side
- Calling code
- +7
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Questions
Are there special rules for South Korean citizens visiting Russia?
Can South Korean citizens visit any city in Russia?
No. Visas are limited to: And as of November 21, 2024, the ban was expanded to include the entire Kursk Oblast region..
Do South Korean citizens need to register with the police in Russia?
As of June 30, 2025, foreigners entering Russia without a visa must pre-register in the ruID mobile app and receive a digital code at least 72 hours before entry.
Do south korean citizens need a visa for Russia?
South Korean citizens do not need a visa for Russia. Show your passport at the border and stay up to 60 days.
How long can south korean citizens stay in Russia?
Up to 60 days each visit with the no visa needed rule. Staying longer can mean a fine or a ban from coming back.
Do russian citizens need a visa for South Korea?
Russian citizens need an eTA, a short online form, before flying to South Korea.
Do other Asia passports get easier entry to Russia?
Armenia, Azerbaijan, Brunei, China Georgia, and 5 more can enter without applying before they travel.
Which countries near Russia are easier for south korean citizens?
Belarus, Moldova, Albania, Andorra Austria, and 3 more let south korean citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to Russia?
Check your passport is valid for the whole stay, ideally six months beyond it. Carry proof of onward travel and of funds; border officers can ask for both.
What money is used in Russia?
Russian ruble (₽). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.
What language do people speak in Russia?
Russian.
How strong is the South Korea passport?
It ranks #7 and reaches 155 destinations without applying ahead.
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