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Calculate how many days you can stay in Russia under the 90 days per calendar year rule
Updated: January 2026
From 2025, foreigners from visa-free countries can stay in Russia up to 90 days per calendar year. EAEU citizens (Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan) have no restrictions.
Limit resets on January 1st
From 2025, foreigners from visa-free countries can stay in Russia for up to 90 days total within one calendar year (January 1 to December 31).
Entry and exit days count as full days of stay. Days are summed across all trips in the year.
The limit resets completely on January 1st each year. Unused days do not carry over to the next year.
Citizens of EAEU countries (Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan) have no stay limits and can work without a patent.
This calculator is for informational purposes. Rules may change. Always verify current rules with the consulate or official Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs resources.
From January 1, 2025, new visa-free stay rules apply in Russia. Foreigners from visa-free countries can now stay in Russia for up to 90 days total within one calendar year.
Federal Law No. 260-FZ changed how stay days are counted. Instead of the 90/180 sliding window, the 90 days per calendar year rule now applies. Also, from June 30, 2025, mandatory entry notification via the 'Gosuslugi RuID' app 72 hours before arrival is introduced.
For visa-free entry to Russia you need:
Overstaying results in fines from 2000 to 7000 rubles, deportation, and entry ban to Russia. Overstaying more than 180 days results in a 10-year ban.
From 2025, citizens of visa-free countries (Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Moldova, Azerbaijan, etc.) can stay in Russia for up to 90 days total per calendar year. EAEU citizens (Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan) have no limits.
Previously, the 90/180 sliding window rule applied. Now it's 90 days per calendar year — from January 1 to December 31. This means you can no longer 'accumulate' days by crossing between years as before.
The limit resets completely on January 1st each year. If you used 90 days in 2025, you'll have 90 days again from January 1, 2026.
EAEU citizens can work in Russia without a patent. Citizens of other visa-free countries must obtain a patent for legal employment.
Foreign citizens must register for migration within 7 working days of entry. The receiving party (hotel, landlord, employer) submits notification to the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
Overstaying results in fines from 2000 to 7000 rubles, deportation, and entry ban to Russia for 3 to 10 years depending on violation length.
A Chinese motorhome on a Maxus V100 chassis with slide-out walls, previously typical for American models, has been introduced in Russia. The 5.99 m vehicle features a 2.0 L diesel engine (147 hp) and automatic transmission, requiring a category 'C' license. Equipment includes a 7.2 kWh lithium-ion battery, 400 W solar panels, diesel heating, air conditioning, a 142 L Thetford refrigerator, and six berths. The price in Moscow is about 5.5 million rubles turnkey, lower than European and American counterparts with similar features.
A new camper van, the Verso, built on the Sollers SF5 commercial vehicle chassis, has been introduced. It features a 150-hp diesel engine and automatic transmission. The starting price for a custom order is 6,150,000 rubles.
The Russian company Luidor has introduced a camper based on the all-wheel drive Sobol NN minibus. The vehicle accommodates four people and features a kitchen unit, sleeping areas, and a portable shower. The model targets domestic tourism and may compete with foreign alternatives.
Luidor has introduced a camper van based on the four-wheel-drive Sobol NN minibus. The vehicle features off-road body kit, sleeping space for four, a kitchen unit, and a portable shower. It is powered by a 2.5-liter turbo diesel producing 150 hp and 420 Nm of torque, paired with a six-speed manual gearbox, low-range transfer case, and rear differential lock. Water tanks and 220V external power connection support off-grid living.
Nizhny Novgorod-based company Luidor has created a motorhome based on the all-wheel-drive Sobol NN minibus. The interior includes a kitchen unit with sink, refrigerator, and stove, plus sleeping space for four people via a sofa and a roof tent. The vehicle features off-road body kit, auxiliary heater, air conditioning, and a portable shower.
The Nizhny Novgorod company Luidor has presented a motorhome based on the all-wheel-drive Sobol NN minibus. The interior includes sleeping space for four, a kitchen unit with sink, refrigerator, and stove, as well as a portable shower. The vehicle is equipped with off-road body kit, autonomous heater, and air conditioning.
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