You do not need a visa for Russian Federation if you have a Ni-Vanuatu passport

No visa needed

Ni-Vanuatu citizens can enter Russian Federation without applying for a visa in advance. Check your passport validity and any onward-travel requirements before you fly.

Visa-free

Frequently asked questions

Do Ni-Vanuatu citizens need a visa for Russian Federation?

No. Ni-Vanuatu citizens can enter Russian Federation without applying for a visa in advance.

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What Russian Federation may ask for

Not every traveller is asked for all of these. A valid passport is checked every time; the rest is a spot check at the border, and some items belong to a visa application rather than the crossing itself.

Passport valid 6+ months beyond visa expiry with 2 blank pages
Photo: 35x45mm, white background, neutral expression
Visa invitation letter or hotel booking confirmation
Confirmed round-trip travel itinerary
Travel medical insurance valid in Russia (minimum coverage $30,000)
Proof of sufficient funds for duration of stay

Entry requirements for Ni-Vanuatu travellers

These rules apply specifically to Ni-Vanuatu passport holders entering Russian Federation as tourists. Each one links to the official source where available.

Required
Travelers require a passport valid for at least 6 months after the traveler exits Russia
Travelers require a passport to enter Russia. The traveler's passport must remain valid for at least 6 months after the traveler departs from Russia. The passport must have at least 2 blank pages.
Embassy of the Russian Federation in Denmark Last checked 2026-08-10
Not required
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for Russia
Travelers don’t need proof of COVID-19 vaccination before traveling to Russia.
Last checked 2026-08-10
Not required
Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required
Travelers don’t need a COVID-19 test before traveling to Russia.
Last checked 2026-08-10
Not required
Transit visa is not required
International travelers don’t need a visa to transit through Russia.
Last checked 2026-08-10
Required
Mandatory registration before entering Russia from 30 June 2025 to 31 December 2027
Travelers must pre-register in the Gosuslugi RUID no later than 72 hours before arrival in Russia. Travelers must present the QR code at the border checkpoint upon arrival.
- This requirement does not apply to: - Belarus nationals; - Travelers under the age of six; - Diplomats and employees of diplomatic missions; - Employees of various international organizations accredited in Russia, as well as members of their families.
Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Last checked 2026-08-10

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