Destination guide

United States visa requirements

For Russia passport holders

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Entry requirements

Visa required

For holders of a passport from

Do I need a visa to visit United States with a Russia passport?

Visa required

Key entry notes

  • Residents of the Chukotka Autonomous Okrug in Russia who are members of the indigenous population do not need a visa to visit Alaska if they have relatives (blood relatives, members of the same tribe, native people who have similar language and cultural heritage) in Alaska.
  • Entry points are in Gambell and Nome.
  • Individuals must be invited by a relative in Alaska, must notify local authorities at least ten days before traveling to Alaska, and must leave Alaska within 90 days.

Data refreshed 06 Sep 2026

At a glance

Travel basics

Region
Northern America
Capital
Washington D.C.
Languages
English
Currency
USD, USN, USS
Time zones
UTC−12:00UTC−11:00UTC−10:00UTC−09:00UTC−08:00UTC−07:00UTC−06:00UTC−05:00UTC−04:00UTC+10:00UTC+12:00
Borders
CanadaVisa requiredMexicoVisa free / eVisa
Area
9,629,091 km2
Population
321,645,000
Gini index
48