Guides & practicalities
Travelling to Russia — the practical guides
Clear, up-to-date answers to the questions that come after the visa: safety in 2026, the migration card, registration, e-Visa pitfalls, visa-free travel and what to do if you are refused.
Why Russian visas get rejected — and how to fix it
Most refusals trace back to a handful of fixable causes: paperwork gaps, inconsistent dates, weak proof of funds or accommodation, or the wrong visa type. Here is how to avoid them.
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Which countries can travel to Russia visa-free?
Dozens of nationalities can enter Russia without a visa for tourism, usually for a limited number of days. Here is how visa-free entry works and how to check your country.
12 June 2026
8 common Russian e-Visa mistakes (and how to avoid them)
Most e-Visa problems are self-inflicted: a blurry photo, a mismatched name, the wrong entry point. Avoid these eight mistakes and your unified e-Visa should be straightforward.
8 June 2026
Registration in Russia: the 7-working-day rule explained
Foreign visitors staying beyond a short threshold must be registered at their address. Here is who registers you, the deadline, and what happens if it is missed.
5 June 2026
The Russian migration card: what it is and why you must keep it
The migration card is the small paper slip you fill in on arrival in Russia. Losing it causes real problems on departure — here is exactly what it is and how to handle it.
3 June 2026
Is it safe to travel to Russia in 2026?
A practical, up-to-date look at what travellers should weigh before visiting Russia in 2026 — government advisories, flights, payments, insurance and on-the-ground basics.
1 June 2026Not sure what you need to enter Russia?
Check your nationality's exact route — visa-free, e-Visa or standard visa.