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

Russian transit visa for Emirati citizens

🇦🇪United Arab EmiratesVisa-free up to 90 days

In short

Here is how an Emirati 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.

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At a glance

Applicability
Here is how an Emirati 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 90 days

Documents Emirati citizens will need

Category-specific supporting document

  • Do not use this transit 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 transit visa

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    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 transit visa for Emirati citizens

Do Emiratis 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 Emiratis generally need this visa to enter Russia.

How do Emiratis apply for a Russian transit 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 transit 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.