Russia grants Vietnamese citizens 30-day visa-free travel
Moscow, October 13 (Hibya) - Under a decree signed by Russian President Vladimir Putin on October 12, 2026, Vietnamese citizens were granted the right to travel to Russia visa-free with ordinary passports for up to 30 days. The regulation will enter into force on October 15, 2026 and remain valid until October 15, 2027.
Russian President Putin signed a decree regulating temporary procedures for the entry and exit of Vietnamese citizens to and from Russia.
According to a statement published by the Kremlin, under Decree No. 730 dated October 12, 2026, Vietnamese citizens will be able to enter Russia visa-free with ordinary passports and stay in the country for up to 30 days.
The regulation covers travel for private or business visits, tourism activities, and participation in scientific, cultural, socio-political, economic and sporting events. The decree also allows visa-free transit through Russia.
The regulation will enter into force on October 15, 2026 and remain valid through October 15, 2027, inclusive.
The visa-free travel right does not apply to Vietnamese citizens entering Russia for the purposes of employment, journalistic activities, education or residence. The conditions for their entry into Russia and stay in the country will be subject to Russian law.
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