Please note!

Here we do not consider special cases, for example, the possibility of visa-free entry for cruise passengers (we will discuss this later). At this stage, we give an answer (yes or no) whether you can come to St. Petersburg without a visa, without fulfilling any additional conditions.

TRAVELDOC - is a special database in which visa restrictions are checked by almost all airlines at check-in. For check indicate the country of the start of the trip (origin) and destination (Russia), the date of entry and exit (departure/return), transit countries (multisegment), your citizenship and the validity of your travel passport.

Just in case, you can check the information on the website of the Russian Foreign Ministry*
Please, pay attention to the types of passports (general, diplomatic, others) that are subject to certain rules and restrictions.

* - Link above this is a translated page. Here is the original page in Russian

Dear travelers!

At the time of entry to Russia, you must have a medical insurance policy valid for the entire stay in Russia!

Highly likely, the border guard will check only three documents - passport, visa and migration card, but you must have and present an insurance policy upon request. If you cannot provide a valid insurance, you will be denied entry to Russia.

You should know that EMERGENCY medical aid in Russia is absolutely free, regardless of your citizenship, available ID or insurance. But, if for medical reasons it is necessary to continue treatment in-hospital, then you need a valid health insurance policy or ... a lot of money.

How to call an ambulance in Russia without knowledge of Russian. Very important information

You can buy an insurance policy in your company or choose a Russian heath insurance policy. In this case, you can be absolutely sure that Russian hospitals will accept it.

To not forgot about it in your holiday bustle before the trip, it is best buy a policy online now, only in 2 min from a reliable Russian company for only a couple of euros.