Passport Atlas

Passport Atlas

Hong Kong passport to Russia

Yes — Hong Kong passport holders can visit Russia without a visa for up to 14 days.

Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source

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Key facts

  • Russia lets 66 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Hong Kong is one of them.
  • Hong Kong passports get “Visa free” at 116 of 198 destinations.
  • Travel is open both ways: Russia passports also enter Hong Kong without a prior visa.

Before you fly

  • Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
  • Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
  • Photo spec35 × 45 mm
Visa site

Flight corridor

Direct flights

Hong KongHong KongRussiaRussia
Typical duration
9.1 hours
From
HKG
To
DME · KHV · VVO

Airlines S7 Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Aeroflot Russian Airlines, Transaero Airlines

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Duration is a great-circle estimate between main airports. Direct corridors come from the OpenFlights public snapshot — check the carrier or Google Flights for times and prices.

Hong Kong

Country profile

Capital

Hong Kong

Population

7.5 million

Area

1,092 km²

Currency

Hong Kong dollar HKD

Languages

Chinese, English

Time zone

UTC+08:00

Foreign-born

3.1 million · 2024

Migrant share

41.3%

Ethnic groups · 2021

  • Chinese91.6%
  • other3.7%
  • Filipino2.7%
  • Indonesian1.9%

Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.

Russia

Country profile

Capital

Moscow

Population

146 million

Area

17,100,000 km²

Currency

Russian ruble RUB

Languages

Russian

Time zone

UTC+02:00–UTC+12:00

Foreign-born

7.6 million · 2024

Migrant share

5.3%

Ethnic groups · 2010

  • Russian77.7%
  • other10.2%
  • unspecified3.9%
  • Tatar3.7%
  • Ukrainian1.4%
  • Bashkir1.1%
  • Other2%

Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.

Travel notes

Plug

Type C / Type F

Mains

230 V · 50 Hz

Driving

Right

Emergency

Police 102 · Ambulance 103

Dialing code

+7

Airports

DME · SVO · LED · VKO

Highlights

  • Kremlin
  • St. Basil's Cathedral
  • Luzhniki Stadium
  • Lenin's Mausoleum
  • Veliky Ustyug
  • Ostankino Tower

Hong Kong · Visa free

FAQ

Does a Hong Kong passport need a visa for Russia?

On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “Visa free”. typical stay 14 days. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.

How long can you stay?

The matrix records a typical stay of 14 days. The entry stamp, eTA or visa page is authoritative.

Passport validity and blank pages?

Russia typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Russia mission.

What about a Russia passport entering Hong Kong?

The reverse result is “Visa free”.

How do you apply for Russia as a visitor?

Unified eVisa:Often 16 days, single entry。Apply on the MFA eVisa site; enter via listed ports.

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