Russian visa for French citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for French passport holders visiting Russia for tourism and business purposes. See detailed requirements below:
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For French citizens to enter Russia for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | Russia e-visa for French citizens | Eligible | |
| Visa on arrival | Russia visa on arrival for French citizens | Not Available | |
Russia tourist visa requirements:
- Holding French passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Russia.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Russia.
If you are looking for Russia visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from France, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Russia nearest your place of residence.
- Paris: The Embassy of Russia in Paris, France (Working hours: Close now)
- Biarritz: The Consulate General of Russia in Biarritz, France (Working hours: Close now)
- Strasbourg: The Consulate General of Russia in Strasbourg, France (Working hours: Close now)
- Marseille: The Consulate General of Russia in Marseille, France (Working hours: Close now)
Russia visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Russia diplomatic mission offices to France for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from France traveling to Russia from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (France) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 197,234 | N/A |
| 2009 | 205,285 | 4.08% |
| 2010 | 199,247 | -2.94% |
| 2011 | 207,297 | 4.04% |
| 2012 | 197,234 | -4.85% |
| 2013 | 195,222 | -1.02% |
| 2014 | 199,247 | 2.06% |
| 2015 | 193,209 | -3.03% |
| 2016 | 201,260 | 4.17% |
| 2017 | 211,673 | 5.17% |
| 2018 | 236,583 | 11.77% |
| 2019 | 249,410 | 5.42% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Russia & France comparison
Russia's area is approximately 16,376,870 km2 (6,323,142 sq mi), while the area of France is approximately 547,557 km2 (211,412 sq mi). This means France is 29.91 times smaller than Russia.
As of April 2024, Russia's population is ~146.2 million people - 80,320,040 more people than the population of France.
We have highlighted Russia & France’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Russia | France | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2024) | 146,167,957 | 65,847,917 | 80.3 million more people live in Russia than France |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 242 | 267 | Russia has 25 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with France. |
| Travel freedom (2024) | 78 | 143 | Russia passport holders visit 65 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 242 | 479 | Russian hosts 237 fewer foreign missions than France. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from France travel to Russia in one year?
The number of visitors from France visiting Russia in 2019 was approximately 249,410.
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