Russia eVisa | Apply Online for Your Russia Electronic Visa

Eligibility

The Russia eVisa is available to citizens of 50+ countries. Confirm your nationality below before starting your application.

If your country does not appear above, a regular Russian visa through your nearest embassy or consulate is the appropriate route.

What Is the Russia eVisa?

The Russia eVisa is an electronic visa issued by the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. It authorises entry into Russia for approved travel purposes.

The application is completed entirely online. No embassy visit is required, and no invitation letter or hotel booking confirmation is needed from the government.

Entry	Single Entry
Max. Stay	30 Days from Date of Entry
Validity	120 Days from Date of Issue

Russia eVisa Types

All nine eVisa categories below share identical specifications, the same entry type, stay duration, and validity period. Select the type that matches your reason for travel.

Tourist eVisa: For travel to Russia for leisure, sightseeing, and tourism purposes.
Business eVisa: For visits related to business meetings, negotiations, and commercial activity in Russia.
Guest Visit eVisa: For private visits to friends, family, or personal contacts within the Russian Federation.
Cultural Events eVisa: For participation in cultural events, programmes, and related engagements in Russia.
Sports Events eVisa: For participation in sporting events, competitions, and related activities in Russia.
Economic Events eVisa: For participation in economic forums, trade events, and related engagements in Russia.
Scientific Events eVisa: For participation in scientific events, research activities, and related engagements in Russia.
Social and Political Events eVisa: For participation in socio-political events, forums, and related activities in Russia.
Tourist eVisa For Children Under 6: For children under 6 travelling for tourism. No consular fee applies to this category.

Get Your Russia eVisa in 3 Steps

Apply:

Complete the online form with your passport and travel details. Select your processing option and review your application before submission.

Pay:

Upload your passport bio page scan and your digital photograph. Complete the payment securely online using a supported payment method.

Receive:

Your approved Russia eVisa is sent to your registered email address. Print it or save it on your device before you travel to Russia.

Select Your Processing Option

Choose the option that fits your travel schedule. Processing time is the total duration from application submission to eVisa delivery. Apply well in advance of your intended departure date.

Normal

6 - 9 days

The standard option for applicants with sufficient time before travel.

No additional processing fee applies.

Rush

4 - 7 days

Suitable when your intended travel date is approaching.

An additional processing fee applies.

Super Rush

3 - 5 days

For applications where travel is approaching sooner.

An additional processing fee applies.

For a full breakdown of fees by processing option and nationality, review the Russia eVisa Fee.

Document Requirements

All nine Russia eVisa types share the same two document requirements.

Passport Bio Page Scan: A clear, colour scan of your passport bio page. Your passport must be machine-readable and valid for at least 6 months from the date of your application.
Digital Photograph: A clear, recent passport-style photograph of the applicant.

Medical insurance note: Medical insurance valid in Russia for the full duration of your stay is required upon arrival. This is a travel requirement, not an application requirement. The online portal does not collect insurance details. Arrange your coverage before you travel.

For full document specifications and upload guidance, review the Russia eVisa Document Requirements.

Before You Travel

There are a few conditions attached to the Russia eVisa that are worth knowing before you apply.

Single Entry: The Russia eVisa permits one entry only. Once you exit Russia, the visa is used, regardless of how many days remain in your 30-day stay.
Approved Entry Points: eVisa holders may only enter and exit Russia through government-approved checkpoints. These include designated international airports, seaports, rail crossings, and road border crossings. Arriving at a non-approved checkpoint will result in entry being denied.
No Supporting Documents Required: The Russian government does not require an invitation letter, hotel booking confirmation, or any other supporting document for the eVisa application.

Why Choose Us

Travel to Russia Conveniently on an eVisa

Application Review

Your documents are checked for accuracy and completeness before your application is processed.

Ongoing Support

Assistance is available at any stage of your application, through email, live chat, or WhatsApp.

Simple Process

Apply for your Russia eVisa online in minutes using a guided, structured application form.

Email Delivery

Your approved eVisa is sent directly to your registered email address before you travel.

Frequently Asked Questions

No. The Russia eVisa is a single-entry visa. If you exit Russia for any reason, the visa is used. A new application is required for any subsequent entry.

If an error is identified, your application will be returned for correction. Once you resubmit the corrected application, the eVisa processing time restarts from that point. Check all details carefully before submitting.

Yes. You are required to carry a printed copy or have the eVisa saved on your mobile device. Present it at airline check-in and at passport control upon arrival in Russia.

Yes. Each child requires their own eVisa application, even if the child is listed in a parent's passport. Children under 6 years of age are exempt from the consular fee.

No. The Russia eVisa processing fee is non-refundable, regardless of whether the application is approved or denied.