Vietnamese citizens to be allowed visa-free travel to Russia until Oct 15, 2027 - decree

MOSCOW. Oct 12 (Interfax) - Russian President Vladimir Putin has introduced visa-free rules for Vietnamese citizens arriving for stays of up to 30 days for guest or business visits, or as tourists traveling to Russia until October 15, 2027.

"It is established that, until October 15, 2027, inclusive, citizens of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam are entitled to enter and stay in the Russian Federation for a period not exceeding 30 days for guest or business visits, as tourists, or to take part in scientific, cultural, sociopolitical, economic, and sports events, as well as to transit through and depart the Russian Federation without obtaining a visa, on the basis of a standard passport of a citizen of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam," the decree signed by the president and published on the official legal information website said.

This entry procedure to Russia does not apply to migrant workers, including journalists and students, or to those arriving in the country for permanent residence.

The decree will take effect on October 15, 2026.