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title: Russia visa for citizens of Iran
description: Citizens of Iran can visit Russia without a visa for up to 15 days. Documents checklist and application steps.
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# Russia visa for citizens of Iran

Citizens of Iran can visit Russia without a visa for up to 15 days.

*Verified · last checked 2026-09-05. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Visa-Free · Accredited Tour Group (15 days)
- **How to apply:** No visa needed — just go
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 15 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Government fee:** No visa fee
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required

## How to apply

1. **Join an Accredited Tour Group** — Book a tour with a Russian-accredited operator that arranges groups of 5 to 50 people.
2. **Obtain Tour Group Accreditation Certificate** — The tour operator provides documentation confirming your inclusion in the accredited group.
3. **Prepare Travel Documents** — Ensure passport is valid for 6 months, and gather itinerary and return flight booking.
4. **Travel to Russia with the Group** — Enter Russia as part of the accredited tour group; the visa-free stay is allowed for up to 15 days.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid Passport (min 6 months validity)** (Identity): Must be valid for at least 6 months beyond departure.
- **Tour Group Accreditation Certificate** (Travel): Issued by an authorized tour operator confirming group size between 5 and 50 people.
- **Tour Itinerary** (Travel): Detailed schedule of the accredited tour group activities in Russia.
- **Round-trip Flight Booking** (Travel): Confirms departure within the 15-day visa-free window.
- **Travel Insurance** (Travel, optional): Often required by tour operators for group travel.
- **Hotel Confirmation** (Travel): Accommodation arranged through the tour group.

## Good to know

- Visa-free entry is only permitted as part of an accredited tour group of 5 to 50 people.
- The maximum stay is 15 days; overstay may lead to fines or entry bans.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Traveling independently or with a group outside the accredited framework.** — Ensure the tour operator is on Russia’s list of accredited organizers.
- **Group size not between 5 and 50 people.** — Confirm group size with the operator before booking.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Iran need a visa for Russia?

Citizens of Iran can visit Russia without a visa for up to 15 days. Visa type: Visa-Free · Accredited Tour Group (15 days).

### How long can citizens of Iran stay in Russia?

Up to 15 days without a visa.

### What documents do citizens of Iran need for Russia?

Valid Passport (min 6 months validity); Tour Group Accreditation Certificate; Tour Itinerary; Round-trip Flight Booking; Hotel Confirmation; Travel Insurance.

### How long must my passport be valid for Russia?

At least 6 months.

## More

- [Russia visa for every passport](/visa/russia)
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