Saint Pierre and Miquelon visa requirements for Russian citizens
Russian citizens need a visa for Saint Pierre and Miquelon, from its embassy or consulate.
RUS
Russia
SPM
Saint Pierre and Miquelon
Visa needed
This visa is for tourists who cannot visit without a visa.
- Visa
- Required
- Fee
- €9
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
Special rules for Russian citizens in Saint Pierre and Miquelon
- Visa-free for 3 months within any 6-month period for each territory for holders a valid multiple-entry Schengen Member State 'C' visa issued by a French consular authority.
- The validity period of the visa must be between 6 months and 5 years.
What to do
Find Saint Pierre and Miquelon's embassy or consulate that covers where you live.
Prepare the application form, photos, bank statements and travel bookings.
Book an appointment early; processing can take several weeks.
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Ways into Saint Pierre and Miquelon
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Visa not requiredResidence permit exemptionPeople with certain French or Schengen residence permits or long-stay visas need no visa.
- Stay
- 90 days
- Fee
- Free
How to apply
- Check that your permit or type D visa qualifies.
- Check that it will remain valid.
- Carry it with your passport.
Documents required
- Passport
- Qualifying residence permit or D visa
- 2 blank pages
- France or a qualifying Schengen country must have issued the document.
- Stay no more than 90 days in any 180 days.
Visa not requiredDirect arrival from CanadaPeople arriving directly from Canada can use an accepted Canadian identity document.
- Stay
- 90 days
- Fee
- Free
How to apply
- Ask border police whether your Canadian identity document qualifies.
- Travel directly from Canada.
- Carry the original document.
Documents required
- Accepted Canadian identity document
- This removes passport and visa requirements for up to 90 days in 180.
- Check separately which documents you need to return to Canada.
Visa on arrivalExceptional border visaBorder staff may grant this visa when a serious, unexpected event prevented applying earlier.
- Stay
- 15 days
- Fee
- Fee applies; amount not stated
How to apply
- Show proof of why you could not apply earlier.
- Show your travel document and identity photo.
- Give fingerprints and pay the required fee.
- Follow the border staff's stay and travel limits.
Documents required
- Proof of the unexpected event
- Recognised travel document
- Identity photo meeting required standards
- Passport valid 3 months
- 2 blank pages
- Fingerprints
- You must meet all entry rules; do not rely on this for planned travel.
- The stay may be shorter; transit only covers the time needed.
Visa requiredShort tourist visaThis visa is for tourists who cannot visit without a visa.
- Stay
- 90 days
- Fee
- €9
How to apply
- Select Saint Pierre and Miquelon in France-Visas.
- Complete the form and get your document list.
- Book the appointment shown for where you live.
- Submit printed documents, give fingerprints if required, and pay.
- Track your application and collect your passport.
Documents required
- Printed application and document list
- Passport with 2 blank pages
- Passport issued within past 10 years
- Identity photo
- Proof of where you will stay
- Proof of money for your stay
- Travel insurance
- Other documents on your checklist
- Hotel booking
- Fingerprints
- Your visa must cover the territory; follow its dates and entry limits.
- Stay as granted, within 90 days in any 180 days.
Sources (18)Last updated 11 November 2026
- Current entry order for Saint Pierre and Miquelon, including nationality and document exemptions; shown in force on 11 November 2026
- Entry order, Article 6: exceptional border visas
- French interior ministry: visas for overseas territories
- Service Public: visa requirements for travel to overseas France
- French foreign ministry: requesting a visa
- France-Visas: official visa assistant; application portal, not a separate electronic visa scheme
- France-Visas: France and the Schengen area
- Official French visa fee table
- Official overseas visa application form, expressly covering Saint Pierre and Miquelon
- France-Visas: airport-transit visa, including overseas territories
- France-Visas: long-stay visas and overseas exemptions
- France-Visas: frequently asked questions
- French consular visa service in the United States
- French consular visa service in the United Kingdom
- French embassy and consular visa services in India
- Saint Pierre and Miquelon prefecture: foreign workers
- Saint Pierre and Miquelon prefecture: foreign-national and residence procedures
- Saint Pierre and Miquelon prefecture: travel through and stays in Canada; border-police contact
Coming from Russia
- Plugs C E FNo adapter
- MoneyEUR €
- Time−6h
- DrivingOn the rightSame as home
- LanguageFrench
- Emergency112 police
Planning your Saint Pierre and Miquelon trip
Best time to go: Summer offers seasonal flights from Paris and the Seafood Festival in mid-August. Even summer days can be chilly.
- Miquelon landscapesThe islands are known for beautiful landscapes, and Miquelon offers a smaller settlement than Saint-Pierre.
- Saint-PierreExplore a French town with a history tied to fishing, Acadian refugees and the U.S. ban on alcohol.
About Saint Pierre and Miquelon
Saint Pierre and Miquelon is a French overseas collectivity off the coast of Newfoundland.
- Capital
- Saint-Pierre
- Money
- Euro (€)
- Languages
- French
- Time zone
- UTC-03:00
- Cars drive on the
- right side
- Calling code
- +508
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Questions
Are there special rules for Russian citizens visiting Saint Pierre and Miquelon?
Do russian citizens need a visa for Saint Pierre and Miquelon?
Russian citizens need a visa for Saint Pierre and Miquelon, from its embassy or consulate.
Where do I apply for a Saint Pierre and Miquelon visa?
At Saint Pierre and Miquelon's embassy or consulate that covers where you live. Book an appointment early, as it can take several weeks.
Does a US, UK or Schengen visa help russian citizens enter Saint Pierre and Miquelon?
We have no record of Saint Pierre and Miquelon relaxing its rules for russian citizens who hold another country's visa. Check with the embassy before you rely on one.
Do other Europe passports get easier entry to Saint Pierre and Miquelon?
Croatia, San Marino and Ukraine can enter without applying before they travel.
Which countries near Saint Pierre and Miquelon are easier for russian citizens?
Mexico, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Bahamas Barbados, and 3 more let russian citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to Saint Pierre and Miquelon?
Find Saint Pierre and Miquelon's embassy or consulate that covers where you live. Prepare the application form, photos, bank statements and travel bookings.
What money is used in Saint Pierre and Miquelon?
Euro (€). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.
What language do people speak in Saint Pierre and Miquelon?
French.
How strong is the Russia passport?
It ranks #42 and reaches 109 destinations without applying ahead.
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