Romania→Russia
Romania to Russia
Can children travel on this route?
Travellers under 18 must carry a notarised letter of parental consent.
What should I do before I travel?
Obtain a physical visa before you travel. You can apply at a Russian embassy or consulate in Romania, online, at a police station or at an immigration office. Russia maintains an embassy or consulate in Romania, so you can apply without leaving the country.
Ensure your passport is valid for at least six months beyond your planned date of entry. The only accepted travel document listed is a passport.
Purchase travel insurance before travel: travel insurance is a condition of entry to Russia.
What happens at the border?
On arrival you must complete arrival registration at the airport and at the border.
Border officers may ask to see sufficient funds for your stay, proof of a return flight, and proof of a hotel booking.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa to travel to Russia?
A physical visa applied for in advance is required for Romanian citizens travelling to Russia for tourism.
How do I get the visa for Russia?
You must obtain a physical visa in advance; applications can be made at an embassy or consulate, online, at a police station and at an immigration office.
How long does my passport need to be valid?
Your Romanian passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your date of entry into Russia.
Do I need travel insurance?
Travel insurance is a condition of entry to Russia and you must have it for your trip.
What documents might border officers ask to see?
On arrival 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.
What do I need if I am under 18?
Travellers under 18 need a notarised letter of parental consent to travel to Russia.
Where can I check the official rules?
When was this last checked?
Our checker last confirmed these requirements on August 18, 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
- Save your embassy’s contact
Your nearest mission: Russia — worth having if your documents are lost.
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More about Russia
Europe
- Capital
- Moscow
- Currency
- Russian Ruble (RUB)
- Known for
- Kremlin, Ballet, Landmass, Vodka
- Food
- Borscht, Beef Stroganoff, Blini