Czechia→Russia
Czechia to Russia
Can children travel on this route?
Travellers under 18 must carry a notarised letter of parental consent for travel to Russia. Make sure the document is completed and notarised before you travel.
What should I do before I travel?
Before you travel you must apply for a physical visa and obtain it in advance. The visa is obtained at a Russian embassy or consulate and may also be started online. Russia maintains an embassy or consulate in Czechia, so you can submit your application without leaving the country.
Ensure your passport is valid for at least six months beyond your planned date of entry. Carry a passport as your travel document. Obtain travel insurance that meets the condition of entry before departure.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa to travel to Russia?
A physical visa is required to enter Russia. You must apply for that visa in advance; do not expect to travel on visa-free entry with a Czech ordinary passport.
How do I get the visa for Russia?
You must apply for a physical visa in advance at a Russian embassy or consulate, or start the procedure online as the authorities allow. Russia has a diplomatic presence in Czechia, so you can apply without leaving your country.
What travel document and passport validity do I need?
Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your date of entry into Russia. A passport is the accepted travel document for this route.
Do I need travel insurance?
Travel insurance is a condition of entry to Russia. You must have insurance that meets the entry requirements when you travel.
What documents or evidence might border officers ask me for?
At the border you may be asked to show sufficient funds for your stay, proof of a return flight, and proof of a hotel booking. Be ready to present those documents to the border officer.
What do minors need to enter Russia?
If you are under 18, you must carry a notarised letter of parental consent for travel to Russia. Ensure you have this document before you travel.
Where can I check the official rules?
When was this last checked?
Our checker last confirmed these requirements on August 10, 2026. Entry rules can change without notice, so confirm against the official source below before you travel.
Before you travel
- 1Apply before you travel
Apply before you book. Processing times vary, and a refusal cannot be appealed at the border.
Apply on the official site - 2Check your passport
Your passport must stay valid for 6 months beyond your trip.
- 3Carry proof of funds for your stay
Money for the Stay and Proof of Return Flight and Proof of Hotel Booking and Flight Back
- 4
- 5Travelling with a child
Letter of Parental Consent with Notary
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Your nearest mission: Russia — worth having if your documents are lost.
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- Capital
- Moscow
- Currency
- Russian Ruble (RUB)
- Known for
- Kremlin, Ballet, Landmass, Vodka
- Food
- Borscht, Beef Stroganoff, Blini