Access
Visa required
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New Zealand passport to Russia
New Zealand passport holders need a visa for Russia, applied for at an embassy, consulate or visa centre before travel.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
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Key facts
- Russia lets 66 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — New Zealand is not one of them.
- New Zealand passports get “Visa required” at 14 of 198 destinations.
- In the other direction, Russia passports get “Visa required” in New Zealand.
Nearby passports travelling to Russia
Open to New Zealand passports near Russia
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec35 × 45 mm
Flights, eSIM and insurance are third-party. Visatu does not take payment.
Flight corridor
Connection likely
New ZealandRussia- Typical duration
- 22.3 hours
- From
- AKL · CHC · WLG
- To
- DME · SVO · LED
Usual hubs
Singapore · 23 hours
South Korea · 22.3 hours
Japan · 22.4 hours
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.
New Zealand
Country profile
Capital
Wellington
Population
5.3 million
Area
268,680 km²
Currency
New Zealand dollar NZD
Languages
English, Māori, New Zealand Sign Language
Time zone
UTC+13:00–UTC+13:45
Foreign-born
1.5 million · 2024
Migrant share
28.2%
Ethnic groups · 2018
- European64.1%
- Maori16.5%
- other13.7%
- Chinese4.9%
- Indian4.7%
- Samoan3.9%
- Other7.5%
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
New Zealand · Visa required
FAQ
Does a New Zealand passport need a visa for Russia?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “Visa required”. confirm length of stay with the destination. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
No single stay length is recorded. Check Russia immigration or a mission.
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 New Zealand?
The reverse result is “Visa required”.
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.