Russia has extended its e-Visa program by adding more border checkpoints, therefore increasing the total to 105 and facilitating travel and a boost of economic activity. By giving visitors from 64 qualified nations easy access, this project seeks to increase tourism, commerce, and foreign investment. Officially included into the e-Visa entry system on February 11, 2025, the Tashanta checkpoint in the Altai Republic is the most recent addition. Crucially for cross-border commerce and tourism, this road border crossing between Russia and Mongolia is a key addition to the e-Visa scheme.
To check whether you are eligible for a Russia eVisa, please visit the Russia eVisa Eligible Countries webpage for the most up-to-date information.
With the recent expansion, 105 checkpoints now accept e-Visas, including international airports, seaports, railway stations, and road border crossings. This provides travellers with more flexibility and convenience when entering Russia.
Airports Accepting e-Visa |
Seaports Accepting e-Visa |
Land Border Crossings Accepting e-Visa |
City: MoscowAirport: Sheremetyevo |
City: St. Petersburg: Seasports Accepting eVisa: Passenger Port, Fort Konstantin, Maritime Station section, English Quay and Lieutenant Schmidt's Quay |
China: Blagoveshchensk, Pogranichny, Khasan |
City: MoscowAirport: Domodedovo |
City: Vladivostok Seasport Accepting eVisa: Primorye Region |
Mongolia: Naushki, Kiakhta, Tashanta (newly added) |
City: MoscowAirport: Vnukovo |
City: Kaliningrad Seasport Accepting eVisa: Kaliningrad |
Finland: Svetogorsk, Torfyanovka, Suoperya |
City: MoscowAirport: Zhukovsky |
City: Sochi Seasport Accepting eVisa: International Passenger and Cruise Shipping Center section |
Estonia: Ivangorod, Shumilkino |
City: St. PetersburgAirport: Pulkovo |
City: Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Seasport Accepting eVisa: Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky |
Poland, Lithuania, Latvia: Multiple entry points |
City: KazanAirport: Kazan |
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City: VladivostokAirport: Vladivostok |
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City: SochiAirport: Sochi |
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City: YekaterinburgAirport: Koltsovo |
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City: NovosibirskAirport: Tolmachevo |
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City: KrasnodarAirport: Pashkovsky |
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Note: For a comprehensive list of airports that accept e-visas, please check the official list of checkpoints maintained by the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. |
Russia has recently expanded its unified e-Visa system to include additional border checkpoints. One notable and official addition is Tashanta, a road crossing between Russia and Mongolia in the Altai Republic. This checkpoint plays a significant role in cross-border trade and tourism, enhancing the overall travel experience and boosting regional connectivity.
Adding Tashanta and other entry points makes it much easier for international visitors to enter Russia. Key advantages include:
This expansion reflects Russia’s ongoing commitment to a digital visa system that makes visiting the country more convenient and accessible for global travellers.
First, check if you are eligible for an e-Visa and choose one of the 105 approved entry points for your arrival. For more details and to begin your application, visit the Russia eVisa website.
Step1: Complete the online application by providing your passport details.
Step2: Submit payment online using a credit card.
Step3: Monitor your email for confirmation of payment and receipt of your eVisa, which will be sent electronically.
