Russia Enforces New 90-Day Visa-Free Stay Limit for 2025: What Travelers Must Know

22 July 2025 ยท Europe Permit

  • ๐Ÿ“† Russia has implemented a new rule limiting visa-free travelers to 90 days per calendar year.

  • ๐Ÿ›‚ The old rule allowed stays of 90 days within any 180-day period, which is now replaced.

  • ๐Ÿ” Travelers can enter and exit multiple times but cannot exceed 90 total days in one year.

  • ๐Ÿšซ Russia does not allow unused days to carry over to the next year.

  • ๐Ÿ’ผ This change primarily affects visa-free visitors; visa holders remain unaffected.

  • ๐Ÿงพ Exceptions include those entering for work, study, residence, asylum, or under special bilateral agreements.

  • โš–๏ธ Overstaying can lead to fines, deportation, or a re-entry ban for up to 3 years.

  • ๐Ÿงญ Russia aims to simplify enforcement and prevent long-term unauthorized stays.

  • ๐Ÿ“ Migration cards and border data help authorities track stays accurately.

  • โœ… Travelers must now carefully plan their annual visits to avoid penalties.

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