France passport → Russia
Do French citizens need a visa for Russia?
eVisa (apply online)30 days
French passport holders need an eVisa for Russia for up to 30 days. You apply and pay online before you travel.
What this means for your trip
- Apply on the official government portal and keep a printed copy of the approval.
- Processing usually takes a few working days; apply at least two weeks ahead.
- Check that the eVisa type matches your purpose of travel.
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Russia at a glance
- Capital
- Moscow
- Currency
- Russian ruble (RUB)
- Languages
- Russian
- Calling code
- +7
- Region
- Eastern Europe
RU60.0°N · 100.0°EPhoto: Julius Silver · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRussia for other passports
- FranceeVisa30 days
IndiaeVisa30 days
United StatesVisa required
United KingdomVisa required
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
ChinaVisa-free30 days
SingaporeeVisa30 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippineseVisa30 days
Nearby in Eastern Europe for French passport holders
Common questions
Do French citizens need a visa for Russia?
French passport holders need an eVisa for Russia for up to 30 days. You apply and pay online before you travel.
How long can French citizens stay in Russia?
Up to 30 days under the current evisa rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
Can French citizens get a visa on arrival in Russia?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can French citizens visit without a visa?
157 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The France passport ranks #7 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.