VisaBuddy / South Korea passport / Russia
🇰🇷 Do South Korean citizens need a visa for Russia?
Good news: South Korea citizens do not currently need a visa to visit Russia. Typical allowed stay: 60 days.
No visa needed
South Korea → Russia
RequirementVisa not required
Allowed stay60 days
Details60 days 90 days within any 180-day period.[235] As of June 30, 2025, foreigners entering Russia without a visa must pre-register in the ruID mobile app and receive a digital code at least 72 hours before entry. However, this is currently optional and not mandatory. As of 8 March 2022, due to safety concerns, the South Korean government bans its citizens from visiting within 30km from the Ukrainian border. And as of November 21, 2024, the ban was expanded to include the entire Kursk Oblast region.[236][237]
What to doYou can travel visa-free. Carry a valid passport (usually 6 months validity) and proof of onward travel.
Requirements
- No visa needed for short tourist/business stays.
- Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your stay.
- Carry proof of onward/return travel and sufficient funds.
- An immigration officer still makes the final entry decision.
Source: Wikipedia (cites embassies / IATA Timatic)
Where else can South Korea passport holders go?
🇹🇠Thailand🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇺🇸 United States🇯🇵 Japan🇫🇷 France🇸🇬 Singapore🇲🇾 Malaysia🇹🇷 Turkey🇮🇩 Indonesia🇪🇸 Spain🇮🇹 Italy🇦🇺 Australia🇨🇦 Canada🇩🇪 Germany🇵🇹 Portugal🇬🇷 Greece🇻🇳 Vietnam🇶🇦 Qatar🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
All destinations for South Korea passport holders
Visiting Russia from other countries
🇮🇳 India🇺🇸 United States🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇳🇬 Nigeria🇵🇠Philippines🇵🇰 Pakistan🇨🇳 China🇧🇷 Brazil🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France🇨🇦 Canada🇦🇺 Australia
Visa information is indicative. Always confirm with the official embassy before you travel.