Russia Tourist Visa

Russia Tourist e-Visa Eligibility and Validity

Understand key eligibility and validity details for the Russia Tourist e-Visa.

• It can be obtained by anyone having a passport issued by one of the countries eligible for the Russia e-Visa. 
• The tourist e-Visa allows a single-entry stay of up to 30 days within a 120-day validity period from the date of issue.
• The tourist e-Visa is generally non-extendable. 
• The travellers must leave the country before their stay duration expires. 

Types of the Russian e-Visa Available for Tourism Purposes 

• Tourist eVisa: An online travel authorisation issued for short tourism visits to Russia, allowing travellers to enter the country for a limited stay.
• Tourist eVisa for children under 6 years of age: A no-cost tourist eVisa for children under 6 years, with the same validity and travel conditions as the standard visa.

Allowed Purposes 

• Sightseeing across cities and major attractions
• Visiting cultural, historical, and heritage sites
• Attending events, festivals, or local experiences
• Spending holidays or personal leisure time

How to Apply for the Russia Tourist e-Visa Online

• Begin by filling out the application form. Provide the required information, select the e-Visa type, and upload the documents.
• Complete the payment: Pay the fee using a valid credit or debit card. The payment method must allow international transactions.
• Track and receive approval for the e-Visa: Receive regular status updates. The approved tourist e-Visa will be delivered to the applicant's registered email ID.

Documents Required for Russia Tourist e-Visa 

Passport Requirement 

• Minimum 6 months' validity 
• Clear bio page scan
• 2 blank pages for entry/exit stamp

Photograph Requirement 

• Recent passport-size colour photograph (digital format)
• Plain light background
• Clear, full-face image

Russia tourist e-Visa requirements may change depending on the country’s visa policy. The applicant will be contacted if more documents are required. 

Priority Processing for the Russia Tourist e-Visa Application 

Travellers can obtain a Russian tourist e-Visa within 3 - 5 days of submitting the application. This is possible if the applicant selects the super-rush processing option when applying.

The super-rush processing option requires the applicant to pay an additional fee, which is then added to the total cost of the Russia e-Visa. 

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Content Disclaimer: This information is current as of March 2026; however, travellers should verify all details with official authorities, embassies, and airlines prior to travel.