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🇷🇺 Russia visa requirements for Bhutanese citizens

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Bhutanese citizens need an e-visa for Russia, which can be applied for online before traveling.

Entry rules for Bhutan passport holders

Before traveling to Russia, Bhutanese citizens must apply for an electronic visa through the official Russia government portal. Processing usually takes from a few hours to a few business days, so apply well before your flight. Print a copy of the approval to show at check-in and on arrival.

Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official Russia immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.

How this compares

The Bhutanese passport ranks #161 worldwide, opening 52 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (17 visa-free, 33 with a visa on arrival and 2 with an eTA). Russia is not among them — it is one of the 101 destinations that still require an embassy visa or an application before departure.

The arrangement is reciprocal: Russian citizens traveling to Bhutan face the same requirement (e-visa).

Eastern Europe is closed to spontaneous travel for Bhutanese passport holders: none of its 4 destinations can be entered without an application first.

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About Russia

Capital
Moscow
Region
Eastern Europe
Currency
Russian ruble (₽)
Languages
Russian

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Frequently asked questions

Do Bhutanese citizens need a visa for Russia?

Bhutanese citizens need an e-visa for Russia, which can be applied for online before traveling.

Can Bhutanese citizens apply online for entry to Russia?

Yes. Russia offers an online e-visa for Bhutan passport holders. Apply through the official government portal before your trip.

What currency is used in Russia?

The currency in Russia is the Russian ruble (₽). The capital city is Moscow.

Is this information up to date?

Current status: e-Visa for Bhutanese citizens traveling to Russia. This page is built from the open Passport Index dataset, which was last updated on 2025-01-12. Visa rules can change between dataset updates, so always confirm with the Russia embassy or immigration authority before booking.

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Source data last updated 2025-01-12.