Russian visa for Italian citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for Italian 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 Italian citizens to enter Russia for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | Russia e-visa for Italian citizens | Eligible | |
| Visa on arrival | Russia visa on arrival for Italian citizens | Not Available | |
Russia tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Italian 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 Italy, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Russia nearest your place of residence.
- Rome: The Embassy of Russia in Rome, Italy (Working hours: Close now)
- Venice: The Consulate General of Russia in Venice, Italy (Working hours: Close now)
- Genoa: The Consulate General of Russia in Genoa, Italy (Working hours: Close now)
- Palermo: The Consulate General of Russia in Palermo, Italy (Working hours: Close now)
- Florence: The Consulate General of Russia in Florence, Italy (Working hours: Close now)
Russia visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Russia diplomatic mission offices to Italy for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Italy traveling to Russia from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Italy) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 204,515 | N/A |
| 2009 | 219,123 | 7.14% |
| 2010 | 217,036 | -0.95% |
| 2011 | 212,862 | -1.92% |
| 2012 | 212,862 | 0.00% |
| 2013 | 212,862 | 0.00% |
| 2014 | 212,862 | 0.00% |
| 2015 | 198,254 | -6.86% |
| 2016 | 208,689 | 5.26% |
| 2017 | 206,860 | -0.88% |
| 2018 | 225,776 | 9.14% |
| 2019 | 251,751 | 11.50% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Russia & Italy comparison
Russia's area is approximately 16,376,870 km2 (6,323,142 sq mi), while the area of Italy is approximately 294,140 km2 (113,568 sq mi). This means Italy is 55.68 times smaller than Russia.
As of April 2024, Russia's population is ~146.2 million people - 86,068,902 more people than the population of Italy.
We have highlighted Russia & Italy’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Russia | Italy | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2024) | 146,167,957 | 60,099,055 | 86.1 million more people live in Russia than Italy |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 242 | 209 | Russia has 33 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Italy. |
| Travel freedom (2024) | 78 | 146 | Russia passport holders visit 68 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 242 | 549 | Russian hosts 307 fewer foreign missions than Italy. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Italy travel to Russia in one year?
The number of visitors from Italy visiting Russia in 2019 was approximately 251,751.
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