Visa rules by passportLast checked October 16, 2026
Do citizens of Russia need a visa for Ukraine?
RussiaUkraineVisa requiredNationals of Russia need a visa for short stays in Ukraine.
- Note
- No Ukrainian missions in Russia; apply in third countries.
Diaspora: about 3,375,095 people born in Russia live there (UN DESA 2024).
The visa route
Short-stay visa (type C) and electronic visaForeigners who need a visa can get a short-stay type C visa for stays of up to 90 days in any 180 days. The visa rules also provide for an electronic visa of up to 30 days for business, private, tourist and some other purposes. Ukraine has been under martial law since 24 February 2022, and the law allows special entry and exit rules, curfews and limits on movement. Whether the e-visa service is currently open was not confirmed from an official page.Requirements and documentsAnother passport?
Rules depend on the passport you travel on. Visas or residence elsewhere can open easier entry.
Official sources
Rules change: check the official page before you travel.
General information from official sources, not legal advice.