Good news — Emiratis can usually visit Russia without a tourist visa. See the full United Arab Emirates visa guide for the route that applies to you.

Russian tourist visa for Emirati citizens

🇦🇪United Arab EmiratesVisa-free up to 90 days

In short

Emiratis can often visit Russia visa-free for short tourism (visa-free up to 90 days). A tourist visa is relevant only for a tourism-purpose trip that does not fit that route; a non-tourist trip needs the matching visa category. When a tourist visa is needed, here is how it works for an Emirati citizen. A Russian tourist visa is a consular route for leisure travel. Submit the category-specific documents required by the responsible Russian mission or authorised visa centre; the published checklist controls.

United Arab Emirates: Visa-free up to 90 days

Enter for tourism without a visa for a limited period.

See the full United Arab Emirates guide

At a glance

Applicability
Emiratis can often visit Russia visa-free for short tourism (visa-free up to 90 days). A tourist visa is relevant only for a tourism-purpose trip that does not fit that route; a non-tourist trip needs the matching visa category. When a tourist visa is needed, here is how it works for an Emirati citizen. A Russian tourist visa is a consular route for leisure travel. Submit the category-specific documents required by the responsible Russian mission or authorised visa centre; the published checklist controls.
Current passport route
Visa-free up to 90 days

Documents Emirati citizens will need

Category-specific supporting document

  • Do not use this tourist visa checklist for United Arab Emirates. Follow the canonical passport guide and the responsible Russian mission's official checklist for the route that applies.

How Emirati citizens get a Russian tourist visa

  1. 1

    Open the canonical passport guide

    Use the current United Arab Emirates guide to identify the applicable route before preparing documents or paying a fee.

FAQ — Russian tourist visa for Emirati citizens

Do Emiratis need a tourist visa for Russia?

Emiratis can usually enter Russia visa-free for short tourism (visa-free up to 90 days). A tourist visa is relevant only for a tourism-purpose trip outside that route; a non-tourist trip needs the matching visa category.

How do Emiratis apply for a Russian tourist visa?

Emiratis prepare the category-specific supporting document, complete the visa application form, then submit the passport and documents at the Russian consulate or authorised visa centre that serves United Arab Emirates. See your United Arab Emirates country guide for the exact consulates and visa centres.

How much does a Russian tourist visa cost for Emiratis?

The consular fee depends on nationality, visa category and applicable agreements with United Arab Emirates. Verify the current amount with the responsible Russian mission; a visa centre and commercial supporting-document provider may charge separate service fees.

Official sources

Always verify current requirements with official sources before applying or travelling.