Good news — Burmese citizens can usually visit Russia without a transit visa. See the full Myanmar visa guide for the route that applies to you.

Russian transit visa for Burmese citizens

🇲🇲MyanmarVisa-free up to 30 days

In short

Here is how a Burmese citizen obtains a transit visa. A Russian transit visa is a consular route for eligible transit. The responsible Russian mission's current checklist controls whether it is required, its validity, entries and supporting documents.

Myanmar: Visa-free up to 30 days

Enter for tourism without a visa for a limited period. Check the official Russian MFA guidance for the permitted purpose, passport type and stay-calculation conditions before travel.

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At a glance

Applicability
Here is how a Burmese citizen obtains a transit visa. A Russian transit visa is a consular route for eligible transit. The responsible Russian mission's current checklist controls whether it is required, its validity, entries and supporting documents.
Current passport route
Visa-free up to 30 days

Documents Burmese citizens will need

Category-specific supporting document

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

How Burmese citizens get a Russian transit visa

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    Open the canonical passport guide

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

FAQ — Russian transit visa for Burmese citizens

Do Burmese citizens need a transit visa for Russia?

If your trip matches the purpose of a transit visa (travellers transiting through Russian territory to reach another country by air, rail or road), then Burmese citizens generally need this visa to enter Russia.

How do Burmese citizens apply for a Russian transit visa?

Burmese citizens 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 Myanmar. See your Myanmar country guide for the exact consulates and visa centres.

How much does a Russian transit visa cost for Burmese citizens?

The consular fee depends on nationality, visa category and applicable agreements with Myanmar. 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.