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title: Russia visa for citizens of South Korea
description: Citizens of South Korea can visit Russia without a visa for up to 90 days. Documents checklist and application steps.
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lastModified: 2026-09-05
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# Russia visa for citizens of South Korea

Citizens of South Korea can visit Russia without a visa for up to 90 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 visit · Tourist (up to 90 days)
- **How to apply:** No visa needed — just go
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 90 days
- **Entries:** Multiple 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. **Check passport validity** — Ensure your passport is valid for at least 6 months from your planned exit date from Russia.
2. **(Optional) Pre‑register in ruID app** — Download the ruID mobile app and obtain a digital code at least 72 hours before departure; while currently optional, this may later become mandatory.
3. **Arrange travel documents** — Book a return/onward flight and print or store digital confirmations; optional hotel booking or invitation letter may be helpful.
4. **Prepare migration card** — You will receive a Russian migration card during the flight or at the border; fill in both parts with personal and travel details.
5. **Proceed through border control** — Present your passport, migration card, and (if obtained) the ruID digital code to the border officer; answer any questions about your stay.
6. **Retain departure portion of migration card** — Keep the departure half of the migration card safely; you must surrender it when leaving Russia.
7. **Register place of stay (if staying >7 working days)** — If you stay longer than 7 working days in one location, the host or hotel should register your address with the local migration authorities.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport (with at least 6 months remaining validity)** (Identity): Must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the intended departure date from Russia.
- **Pre‑registration digital code (ruID mobile app)** (Travel, optional): Currently optional but recommended; if used, must be obtained at least 72 hours before entry.
- **Russian migration card (arrival/departure card)** (Travel): Filled in upon arrival (airplane or border); keep the departure portion for exit.
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Proof of onward/return travel may be requested at the border.
- **Hotel reservation or invitation letter** (Travel, optional): Not legally required for visa‑free entry, but helpful to show accommodation details if asked.
- **Travel medical insurance (recommended)** (Supporting, optional): Not mandatory but strongly advised to cover medical expenses during the stay.
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial, optional): No official minimum is published, but having cash or credit cards is advisable.

## Proof of funds


No formal proof of funds is required for visa‑free entry, but carrying credit cards or cash is recommended.

## Good to know

- The ruID pre‑registration is currently optional but may become mandatory soon – staying updated is recommended.
- Overstaying the 90‑days‑within‑180‑days limit can result in fines, deportation, and future entry bans.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Passport validity less than 6 months from exit date** — Renew your passport before travel to ensure it meets the 6‑month validity requirement.
- **Lack of onward/return ticket** — Always carry a confirmed return or onward ticket to demonstrate intention to leave Russia.
- **Previous overstay or immigration violation in Russia** — Respect the visa‑free stay limit and all Russian immigration rules; any past violations may be checked at the border.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of South Korea need a visa for Russia?

Citizens of South Korea can visit Russia without a visa for up to 90 days. Visa type: Visa-free visit · Tourist (up to 90 days).

### How long can citizens of South Korea stay in Russia?

Up to 90 days without a visa.

### What documents do citizens of South Korea need for Russia?

Valid passport (with at least 6 months remaining validity); Russian migration card (arrival/departure card); Return or onward ticket; Pre‑registration digital code (ruID mobile app); Hotel reservation or invitation letter; Travel medical insurance (recommended); and 1 more depending on your situation.

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

At least 6 months.

## More

- [Russia visa for every passport](/visa/russia)
- [Every destination for South Korea passport holders](/visa/passport/south-korea)