Find the right Russia Visa for your trip with price, requirements, and application time
Russian Federation Visa Types
You can apply for any of the available e-visas online using the VisaHQ visa application portal. You only need to fill out the application form, attach the necessary documents and submit it for approval. Before you apply, take your time to study the feature of each one so you know the ideal option for your needs.
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Currently we are unable to provide invitations for this visa type. Please ensure you have secured an invitation before applying or set up an alert to be notified when processing resumes.
Currently we are unable to provide invitations for this visa type. Please ensure you have secured an invitation before applying or set up an alert to be notified when processing resumes.
Currently we are unable to provide invitations for this visa type. Please ensure you have secured an invitation before applying or set up an alert to be notified when processing resumes.
Currently we are unable to provide invitations for this visa type. Please ensure you have secured an invitation before applying or set up an alert to be notified when processing resumes.
Tourist visas are not being issued at this time.
Tourist visas are not being issued at this time.
Tourist visas are not being issued at this time.
Tourist visas are not being issued at this time.
Currently we are unable to provide invitations for this visa type. Please ensure you have secured an invitation before applying or set up an alert to be notified when processing resumes.
Technical Service visas are issued to foreigners arriving for installation, assembling, repair and maintenance of equipment supplied by foreign firms and organizations.
Tourist visas are not being issued at this time.
Currently we are unable to provide invitations for this visa type. Please ensure you have secured an invitation before applying or set up an alert to be notified when processing resumes.
Currently we are unable to provide invitations for this visa type. Please ensure you have secured an invitation before applying or set up an alert to be notified when processing resumes.
Currently we are unable to provide invitations for this visa type. Please ensure you have secured an invitation before applying or set up an alert to be notified when processing resumes.
Technical Service visas are issued to foreigners arriving for installation, assembling, repair and maintenance of equipment supplied by foreign firms and organizations.
Currently we are unable to provide invitations for this visa type. Please ensure you have secured an invitation before applying or set up an alert to be notified when processing resumes.
Currently we are unable to provide invitations for this visa type. Please ensure you have secured an invitation before applying or set up an alert to be notified when processing resumes.
Currently we are unable to provide invitations for this visa type. Please ensure you have secured an invitation before applying or set up an alert to be notified when processing resumes.
Currently we are unable to provide invitations for this visa type. Please ensure you have secured an invitation before applying or set up an alert to be notified when processing resumes.
Technical Service visas are issued to foreigners arriving for installation, assembling, repair and maintenance of equipment supplied by foreign firms and organizations.
Tourist visas are not being issued at this time.
AIM Tourism visas are issued for conducting short-term business exchange, participating in exhibitions, auctions, and also in the case of medical consultation or examination.
Currently we are unable to provide invitations for this visa type. Please ensure you have secured an invitation before applying or set up an alert to be notified when processing resumes.
Technical Service visas are issued to foreigners arriving for installation, assembling, repair and maintenance of equipment supplied by foreign firms and organizations.
Currently we are unable to provide invitations for this visa type. Please ensure you have secured an invitation before applying or set up an alert to be notified when processing resumes.
Fill out Russia Tourist visa application form online
Passport copy. A clear scan of the information page of your valid, signed passport.
Passport-type photograph. A digital passport-type photograph taken within the last 6 months. This may be taken using a cell phone against a white wall provided if it meets the standards of a passport-type photograph.
Health insurance. Proof of international health insurance and specifically covering travel to the destination country is required. Applicants can get a free quote and purchase valid travel insurance from our affiliate here.
Passport copy. A clear scan of the information page of your valid, signed passport.
Passport-type photograph. A digital passport-type photograph taken within the last 6 months. This may be taken using a cell phone against a white wall provided if it meets the standards of a passport-type photograph.
Health insurance. Proof of international health insurance and specifically covering travel to the destination country is required. Applicants can get a free quote and purchase valid travel insurance from our affiliate here.
Passport copy. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date you applied for an e-visa. Your passport must have free space for border crossing stamps.
Passport-type photograph. Upload a recent digital color photo in the JPEG format (Minimum allowable size is 450x600 pixels, Maximum allowable size is 900x1200 pixels).
Passport copy. A clear scan of the information page of your valid, signed passport.
Passport-type photograph. A digital passport-type photograph taken within the last 6 months. This may be taken using a cell phone against a white wall provided if it meets the standards of a passport-type photograph.
Health insurance. Proof of international health insurance and specifically covering travel to the destination country is required. Applicants can get a free quote and purchase valid travel insurance from our affiliate here.
Passport copy. A clear scan of the information page of your valid, signed passport.
Passport-type photograph. A digital passport-type photograph taken within the last 6 months. This may be taken using a cell phone against a white wall provided if it meets the standards of a passport-type photograph.
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A visa is not required for this destination.
- Additional required documents for applicants with name changeName Change Application. A copy of the Name Change Application.Name Change Deed. A copy of the Name Change Deed.Court Order. A copy of the Court Order for the name change.Marriage Certificate A copy of the Marriage Certificate, if applicable.
- Additional requirements for applicants born in the former USSR or RussiaCopy of USSR passport with a stamp stating you left for “permanent residence abroad”, dated prior to February 6, 1992;Or a copy of a “Visa to Israel” issued prior to February 6, 1992;Or a copy of a Certificate of Naturalization issued prior to 1996;Or a document confirming the renunciation of your Russian citizenship;Or a copy of the main pages of a passport of a former USSR state, issued after February 1992;Or a written statement of explanation, in the case that you have no documentation.
- In accordance with Russian law, visas can not be issued to Russian citizens with expired passports.We remind you that in accordance to Article 12 of Russian Law “On citizenship of the Russian Federation”, children born to two parents who are Russian citizens, automatically gain Russian citizenship, regardless of the place of birth. In this case visas are not issued, and they must apply for Russian citizenship, or have their information written into the passport of one of their parents, or obtain a Russian passport.If applying for a minor, please provide a copy of their Birth Certificate, in which it is evident that at least of the parents is not a citizen of the Russian Federation.
- The embassy may request additional documents and a personal interview at their discretion.
- Additional required documents for minorsBirth certificate. A copy of the applicant's birth certificate.Letter of consent. A notarized letter of consent signed by both parents, specifying who will be traveling with the child and authorizing the Consulate to issue a visa to the child.Parents' passport copies. A copy of the information pages of both parents' signed passports.
- Additional information for self-employed and unemployed travelersPlease provide a copy of the applicants most recent bank statement.
- Additional required documents for applicants with name changeName Change Application. A copy of the Name Change Application.Name Change Deed. A copy of the Name Change Deed.Court Order. A copy of the Court Order for the name change.Marriage Certificate A copy of the Marriage Certificate, if applicable.
- Additional requirements for applicants born in the former USSR or RussiaCopy of USSR passport with a stamp stating you left for “permanent residence abroad”, dated prior to February 6, 1992;Or a copy of a “Visa to Israel” issued prior to February 6, 1992;Or a copy of a Certificate of Naturalization issued prior to 1996;Or a document confirming the renunciation of your Russian citizenship;Or a copy of the main pages of a passport of a former USSR state, issued after February 1992;Or a written statement of explanation, in the case that you have no documentation.
- In accordance with Russian law, visas can not be issued to Russian citizens with expired passports.We remind you that in accordance to Article 12 of Russian Law “On citizenship of the Russian Federation”, children born to two parents who are Russian citizens, automatically gain Russian citizenship, regardless of the place of birth. In this case visas are not issued, and they must apply for Russian citizenship, or have their information written into the passport of one of their parents, or obtain a Russian passport.If applying for a minor, please provide a copy of their Birth Certificate, in which it is evident that at least of the parents is not a citizen of the Russian Federation.
- The embassy may request additional documents and a personal interview at their discretion.
- Additional required documents for minorsBirth certificate. A copy of the applicant's birth certificate.Letter of consent. A notarized letter of consent signed by both parents, specifying who will be traveling with the child and authorizing the Consulate to issue a visa to the child.Parents' passport copies. A copy of the information pages of both parents' signed passports.
- Additional information for self-employed and unemployed travelersPlease provide a copy of the applicants most recent bank statement.
- Additional required documents for applicants with name changeName Change Application. A copy of the Name Change Application.Name Change Deed. A copy of the Name Change Deed.Court Order. A copy of the Court Order for the name change.Marriage Certificate A copy of the Marriage Certificate, if applicable.
- Additional requirements for applicants born in the former USSR or RussiaCopy of USSR passport with a stamp stating you left for “permanent residence abroad”, dated prior to February 6, 1992;Or a copy of a “Visa to Israel” issued prior to February 6, 1992;Or a copy of a Certificate of Naturalization issued prior to 1996;Or a document confirming the renunciation of your Russian citizenship;Or a copy of the main pages of a passport of a former USSR state, issued after February 1992;Or a written statement of explanation, in the case that you have no documentation.
- In accordance with Russian law, visas can not be issued to Russian citizens with expired passports.We remind you that in accordance to Article 12 of Russian Law “On citizenship of the Russian Federation”, children born to two parents who are Russian citizens, automatically gain Russian citizenship, regardless of the place of birth. In this case visas are not issued, and they must apply for Russian citizenship, or have their information written into the passport of one of their parents, or obtain a Russian passport.If applying for a minor, please provide a copy of their Birth Certificate, in which it is evident that at least of the parents is not a citizen of the Russian Federation.
- The embassy may request additional documents and a personal interview at their discretion.
- Additional required documents for minorsBirth certificate. A copy of the applicant's birth certificate.Letter of consent. A notarized letter of consent signed by both parents, specifying who will be traveling with the child and authorizing the Consulate to issue a visa to the child.Parents' passport copies. A copy of the information pages of both parents' signed passports.
- Additional information for self-employed and unemployed travelersPlease provide a copy of the applicants most recent bank statement.
- Additional required documents for applicants with name changeName Change Application. A copy of the Name Change Application.Name Change Deed. A copy of the Name Change Deed.Court Order. A copy of the Court Order for the name change.Marriage Certificate A copy of the Marriage Certificate, if applicable.
- Additional requirements for applicants born in the former USSR or RussiaCopy of USSR passport with a stamp stating you left for “permanent residence abroad”, dated prior to February 6, 1992;Or a copy of a “Visa to Israel” issued prior to February 6, 1992;Or a copy of a Certificate of Naturalization issued prior to 1996;Or a document confirming the renunciation of your Russian citizenship;Or a copy of the main pages of a passport of a former USSR state, issued after February 1992;Or a written statement of explanation, in the case that you have no documentation.
- In accordance with Russian law, visas can not be issued to Russian citizens with expired passports.We remind you that in accordance to Article 12 of Russian Law “On citizenship of the Russian Federation”, children born to two parents who are Russian citizens, automatically gain Russian citizenship, regardless of the place of birth. In this case visas are not issued, and they must apply for Russian citizenship, or have their information written into the passport of one of their parents, or obtain a Russian passport.If applying for a minor, please provide a copy of their Birth Certificate, in which it is evident that at least of the parents is not a citizen of the Russian Federation.
- The embassy may request additional documents and a personal interview at their discretion.
- Additional required documents for minorsBirth certificate. A copy of the applicant's birth certificate.Letter of consent. A notarized letter of consent signed by both parents, specifying who will be traveling with the child and authorizing the Consulate to issue a visa to the child.Parents' passport copies. A copy of the information pages of both parents' signed passports.
- Additional information for self-employed and unemployed travelersPlease provide a copy of the applicants most recent bank statement.
- Additional required documents for applicants with name changeName Change Application. A copy of the Name Change Application.Name Change Deed. A copy of the Name Change Deed.Court Order. A copy of the Court Order for the name change.Marriage Certificate A copy of the Marriage Certificate, if applicable.
- Additional requirements for applicants born in the former USSR or RussiaCopy of USSR passport with a stamp stating you left for “permanent residence abroad”, dated prior to February 6, 1992;Or a copy of a “Visa to Israel” issued prior to February 6, 1992;Or a copy of a Certificate of Naturalization issued prior to 1996;Or a document confirming the renunciation of your Russian citizenship;Or a copy of the main pages of a passport of a former USSR state, issued after February 1992;Or a written statement of explanation, in the case that you have no documentation.
- In accordance with Russian law, visas can not be issued to Russian citizens with expired passports.We remind you that in accordance to Article 12 of Russian Law “On citizenship of the Russian Federation”, children born to two parents who are Russian citizens, automatically gain Russian citizenship, regardless of the place of birth. In this case visas are not issued, and they must apply for Russian citizenship, or have their information written into the passport of one of their parents, or obtain a Russian passport.If applying for a minor, please provide a copy of their Birth Certificate, in which it is evident that at least of the parents is not a citizen of the Russian Federation.
- The embassy may request additional documents and a personal interview at their discretion.
- Additional required documents for minorsBirth certificate. A copy of the applicant's birth certificate.Letter of consent. A notarized letter of consent signed by both parents, specifying who will be traveling with the child and authorizing the Consulate to issue a visa to the child.Parents' passport copies. A copy of the information pages of both parents' signed passports.
- Additional information for self-employed and unemployed travelersPlease provide a copy of the applicants most recent bank statement.
- Additional required documents for applicants with name changeName Change Application. A copy of the Name Change Application.Name Change Deed. A copy of the Name Change Deed.Court Order. A copy of the Court Order for the name change.Marriage Certificate A copy of the Marriage Certificate, if applicable.
- Additional requirements for applicants born in the former USSR or RussiaCopy of USSR passport with a stamp stating you left for “permanent residence abroad”, dated prior to February 6, 1992;Or a copy of a “Visa to Israel” issued prior to February 6, 1992;Or a copy of a Certificate of Naturalization issued prior to 1996;Or a document confirming the renunciation of your Russian citizenship;Or a copy of the main pages of a passport of a former USSR state, issued after February 1992;Or a written statement of explanation, in the case that you have no documentation.
- In accordance with Russian law, visas can not be issued to Russian citizens with expired passports.We remind you that in accordance to Article 12 of Russian Law “On citizenship of the Russian Federation”, children born to two parents who are Russian citizens, automatically gain Russian citizenship, regardless of the place of birth. In this case visas are not issued, and they must apply for Russian citizenship, or have their information written into the passport of one of their parents, or obtain a Russian passport.If applying for a minor, please provide a copy of their Birth Certificate, in which it is evident that at least of the parents is not a citizen of the Russian Federation.
- The embassy may request additional documents and a personal interview at their discretion.
- Additional required documents for minorsBirth certificate. A copy of the applicant's birth certificate.Letter of consent. A notarized letter of consent signed by both parents, specifying who will be traveling with the child and authorizing the Consulate to issue a visa to the child.Parents' passport copies. A copy of the information pages of both parents' signed passports.
- Russian tourist visa applications are accepted only within 90 days of the proposed entry date to Russia. Please apply only within 90 days of the date of travel.
- Additional information for self-employed and unemployed travelersPlease provide a copy of the applicants most recent bank statement.
- You can apply for an e-visa on this website not earlier than 20 days and no later than 4 days before the intended date of entry into the Russian Federation.
- You can apply for an e-visa on this website not earlier than 20 days and no later than 4 days before the intended date of entry into the Russian Federation.
- Additional required documents for applicants with name changeName Change Application. A copy of the Name Change Application.Name Change Deed. A copy of the Name Change Deed.Court Order. A copy of the Court Order for the name change.Marriage Certificate A copy of the Marriage Certificate, if applicable.
- Additional requirements for applicants born in the former USSR or RussiaCopy of USSR passport with a stamp stating you left for “permanent residence abroad”, dated prior to February 6, 1992;Or a copy of a “Visa to Israel” issued prior to February 6, 1992;Or a copy of a Certificate of Naturalization issued prior to 1996;Or a document confirming the renunciation of your Russian citizenship;Or a copy of the main pages of a passport of a former USSR state, issued after February 1992;Or a written statement of explanation, in the case that you have no documentation.
- In accordance with Russian law, visas can not be issued to Russian citizens with expired passports.We remind you that in accordance to Article 12 of Russian Law “On citizenship of the Russian Federation”, children born to two parents who are Russian citizens, automatically gain Russian citizenship, regardless of the place of birth. In this case visas are not issued, and they must apply for Russian citizenship, or have their information written into the passport of one of their parents, or obtain a Russian passport.If applying for a minor, please provide a copy of their Birth Certificate, in which it is evident that at least of the parents is not a citizen of the Russian Federation.
- The embassy may request additional documents and a personal interview at their discretion.
- Additional required documents for minorsBirth certificate. A copy of the applicant's birth certificate.Letter of consent. A notarized letter of consent signed by both parents, specifying who will be traveling with the child and authorizing the Consulate to issue a visa to the child.Parents' passport copies. A copy of the information pages of both parents' signed passports.
- Additional information for self-employed and unemployed travelersPlease provide a copy of the applicants most recent bank statement.
- You can apply for an e-visa on this website not earlier than 20 days and no later than 4 days before the intended date of entry into the Russian Federation.
- Additional required documents for applicants with name changeName Change Application. A copy of the Name Change Application.Name Change Deed. A copy of the Name Change Deed.Court Order. A copy of the Court Order for the name change.Marriage Certificate A copy of the Marriage Certificate, if applicable.
- Additional requirements for applicants born in the former USSR or RussiaCopy of USSR passport with a stamp stating you left for “permanent residence abroad”, dated prior to February 6, 1992;Or a copy of a “Visa to Israel” issued prior to February 6, 1992;Or a copy of a Certificate of Naturalization issued prior to 1996;Or a document confirming the renunciation of your Russian citizenship;Or a copy of the main pages of a passport of a former USSR state, issued after February 1992;Or a written statement of explanation, in the case that you have no documentation.
- In accordance with Russian law, visas can not be issued to Russian citizens with expired passports.We remind you that in accordance to Article 12 of Russian Law “On citizenship of the Russian Federation”, children born to two parents who are Russian citizens, automatically gain Russian citizenship, regardless of the place of birth. In this case visas are not issued, and they must apply for Russian citizenship, or have their information written into the passport of one of their parents, or obtain a Russian passport.If applying for a minor, please provide a copy of their Birth Certificate, in which it is evident that at least of the parents is not a citizen of the Russian Federation.
- The embassy may request additional documents and a personal interview at their discretion.
- Additional required documents for minorsBirth certificate. A copy of the applicant's birth certificate.Letter of consent. A notarized letter of consent signed by both parents, specifying who will be traveling with the child and authorizing the Consulate to issue a visa to the child.Parents' passport copies. A copy of the information pages of both parents' signed passports.
- Additional information for self-employed and unemployed travelersPlease provide a copy of the applicants most recent bank statement.
Russia Tourist visa fees for citizens of India
| Type of visa | Validity Maximum validity refers to the period over which you are allowed to enter a given country. Validity of visa starts from the date of issuance of visa. | Processing Processing times start on the next business day following submission and serve as indications of processing times under normal circumstances only. | Embassy fee | Service fee | GSTIN (18%) | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 days Single entry | Maximum validity refers to the period over which you are allowed to enter a given country. Validity of visa starts from the date of issuance of visa. Up to 30 days | Processing times start on the next business day following submission and serve as indications of processing times under normal circumstances only. 12-15 business days | Embassy fee:2800.00 INR Service fee:5999.00 INR GSTIN (18%):1079.82 INR Total cost:9878.82 INR | |||
| 15 days Single entry | Maximum validity refers to the period over which you are allowed to enter a given country. Validity of visa starts from the date of issuance of visa. Up to 30 days | Processing times start on the next business day following submission and serve as indications of processing times under normal circumstances only. 12-15 business days | Embassy fee:2800.00 INR Service fee:5999.00 INR GSTIN (18%):1079.82 INR Total cost:9878.82 INR | |||
| 15 days Single entry | Maximum validity refers to the period over which you are allowed to enter a given country. Validity of visa starts from the date of issuance of visa. Up to 30 days | Processing times start on the next business day following submission and serve as indications of processing times under normal circumstances only. 3 business days | Embassy fee:4100.00 INR Service fee:6999.00 INR GSTIN (18%):1259.82 INR Total cost:12358.82 INR | |||
| 15 days Single entry | Maximum validity refers to the period over which you are allowed to enter a given country. Validity of visa starts from the date of issuance of visa. Up to 30 days | Processing times start on the next business day following submission and serve as indications of processing times under normal circumstances only. 3 business days | Embassy fee:4100.00 INR Service fee:10999.00 INR GSTIN (18%):1979.82 INR Total cost:17078.82 INR | |||
| 15 days Double entry | Maximum validity refers to the period over which you are allowed to enter a given country. Validity of visa starts from the date of issuance of visa. Up to 30 days | Processing times start on the next business day following submission and serve as indications of processing times under normal circumstances only. 12-15 business days | Embassy fee:5400.00 INR Service fee:5999.00 INR GSTIN (18%):1079.82 INR Total cost:12478.82 INR | |||
| 15 days Double entry | Maximum validity refers to the period over which you are allowed to enter a given country. Validity of visa starts from the date of issuance of visa. Up to 30 days | Processing times start on the next business day following submission and serve as indications of processing times under normal circumstances only. 12-15 business days | Embassy fee:5400.00 INR Service fee:5999.00 INR GSTIN (18%):1079.82 INR Total cost:12478.82 INR | |||
| 15 days Double entry | Maximum validity refers to the period over which you are allowed to enter a given country. Validity of visa starts from the date of issuance of visa. Up to 30 days | Processing times start on the next business day following submission and serve as indications of processing times under normal circumstances only. 3 business days | Embassy fee:9300.00 INR Service fee:6999.00 INR GSTIN (18%):1259.82 INR Total cost:17558.82 INR | |||
| 15 days Double entry | Maximum validity refers to the period over which you are allowed to enter a given country. Validity of visa starts from the date of issuance of visa. Up to 30 days | Processing times start on the next business day following submission and serve as indications of processing times under normal circumstances only. 3 business days | Embassy fee:9300.00 INR Service fee:10999.00 INR GSTIN (18%):1979.82 INR Total cost:22278.82 INR | |||
| 15 days Multiple Entry | Maximum validity refers to the period over which you are allowed to enter a given country. Validity of visa starts from the date of issuance of visa. Up to 30 days | Processing times start on the next business day following submission and serve as indications of processing times under normal circumstances only. 12-15 business days | Embassy fee:5400.00 INR Service fee:5999.00 INR GSTIN (18%):1079.82 INR Total cost:12478.82 INR | |||
| 15 days Multiple Entry | Maximum validity refers to the period over which you are allowed to enter a given country. Validity of visa starts from the date of issuance of visa. Up to 30 days | Processing times start on the next business day following submission and serve as indications of processing times under normal circumstances only. 3 business days | Embassy fee:9300.00 INR Service fee:10999.00 INR GSTIN (18%):1979.82 INR Total cost:22278.82 INR |
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Russian Federation Visa Policy
The visa policy of the Russian Federation covers the requirement for foreign nationals who wish to enter the country. According to the current policy, all visitors, with the exception of those from visa-exempt countries, must apply for visas and get them before they are permitted to travel to Russia, enter the country, and stay for some time. The visa exemptions are signed based on multilateral and bilateral agreements with other countries. Currently, Russia has active agreements with many countries whose citizens may either be able to apply for electronic visas or are completely exempted from holding visas if they are coming to stay for only a short period.
If your country is not on the visa exempt or electronic visa list, you must apply to a foreign mission abroad to land the visa.
Furthermore, as a foreign national in Russia, you are expected to comply with the rules and regulations while you are within their territory, including border and customs regulations. The authorities may deny entry, shorten your stay, or deport you if their laws are violated.
Russian Federation Visa Free Policy
Currently, there are over 60 countries whose citizens are not required to hold visas before entering Russia if they don’t wish to spend more days than is allowed under the visa waiver program. Apart from Belarus and South Ossetia citizens who may remain in Russia indefinitely, other visa-free visitors can only stay in Russia without visas for 90 days within 180 days. Tweaking the period by leaving and reentering the country is no longer accepted like it was in the past.
Visitors who violate the policy and overstay for up to 180 days are banned from future entry for three years. If they overstay up to 270, that attracts a five-year ban, and anything above 270 will be a 10-year ban.
Visa Free Countries
The Russian Federation has a visa free list of selected countries whose citizens can stay in Russia for different durations. How long they stay depends on their nationality as determined by the visa policy of Russia. While citizens of Belarus and South Ossetia may stay in Russia indefinitely, other eligible nationals can stay for 90 days, 60 days, 30 days and 14 days respectively.
Visa exempt visitors are free to enter as tourists, pursue their business interests or transit through a Russian airport to another country. However, they are not allowed to work or study without obtaining a work study visa.
Russian e Visa
As part of the government’s drive to speed up visa application processing, the e-visa program was launched for selected foreign nationals. This visa is valid for 60 days from the issue date and allows the holder to stay in the country for up to 16 days. During their time in Russia, they can move within the Federation. Electronic visas are issued for the purpose of tourism, business, sporting, socio-political, cultural, and scientific events. Applicants are advised to apply for their e-visas no earlier than 40 days and later than 4 days before the day they plan to travel.
E-visa applications are processed up to four days from the submission date.
Key Information About Russian Federation e Visa
Here are some vital details about the electronic visa of Russia you should know about.
Not Extendable: The first thing you should bear in mind is that this electronic visa is not transferable from one visitor to another. The general rule is for each visitor to apply for their own electronic visa before entering the country. The same is the case for persons traveling with minors; they must apply for a visa on their behalf.
Application Fees: There is a processing fee attached to the process which must be paid using a credit or debit card. This fee is not refundable even if the visa is not issued.
Apply With The Same Passport: You must travel with the same electronic visa used for the application, not a different one. This is because the visa is electronically linked to the passport so traveling with a different passport will be tantamount to having no passport at all. Furthermore, the passport must have at least 6 months validity.
Only Valid For Approved Routes: This electronic visa is only valid for approved routes so endeavor to plan your itinerary properly. Transit visitors should also use only approved airports for their connecting flights.
Russian Federation Visa Online – Get your Russian Federation e-Visa with VisaHQ
Are you planning a trip to Russia anytime soon? You will need to obtain a visa if you are from somewhere other than a visa-exempt country. The good news is that Russia offers electronic visas to persons from eligible countries, so if you are eligible, you can apply for one through VisaHQ. You don’t have to visit the Russian embassy to go through a prolonged visa application process.
How To Apply For A Visa With VisaHQ
If you are looking to apply for a visa with VisaHQ, you can save time with the process. We have structured our online application process so applicants can complete theirs using their smartphones or computers in 20 minutes or less. Here is what you need to do to apply for an e-visa to Russia.
Fill Out The Form: You should start by choosing the visa you want, then fill out the application form carefully. The information you provide should match what is on your documents.
Attach the documents: Since it is an online application, you only need to submit soft copies of your documents, and you should upload scanned copies of all your documents.
Get Your Visa: After submitting your application form, you should wait up to 3 days for processing.
The visa will be forwarded to your email inbox. Please print it out and bring it with you for the trip.
Why Use VisaHQ?
You should join the long list of applicants who trust VisaHQ with their applications because our service is indeed first class. When you apply with our platform, you enjoy the following
- Speedy application form completion
- Avoid disqualifying mistakes
- Track your application status
- Apply for multiple visas
- Protect your sensitive information with our advanced data encryption software
VisaHQ will also provide you with expert support should you encounter difficulties with your application. Our representatives are only a call away, so you have nothing to worry about. Navigate to the application page now, choose your desired visa, and complete the application form.
Russia COVID-19 travel restrictions
- Entry is partially openNonessential travel is permitted for citizens and residents of over 60 countries, including those of the EAEU and CIS, as well as around 60 other countries, including Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, South Korea, Switzerland, Turkey, the UK, and the US.Prior to arrival requirementsValid passport. Valid national passport with at least 6 month remaining validity after the date of departure.Valid visa. Please see the instructions above if visa is needed and apply.Negative PCR COVID-19 test prior to arrival is required to for anyone arriving to Russia and should be no older than 48 hours before travel.Upon arrival restrictions🏠Quarantine is required for all arrivals to Russia without test results.😷Masks are recommended.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Russia visa
- What types of visa durations can be applied for?Single-Entry allows the foreign national a one-time entry into the borders of the Russian Federation. Double-Entry allows the foreign national to enter and exit the Russian border of no more than two times. Multi-Entry allows for unlimited entry into the Russian Federation within the visa period.
- I am not a citizen of the european union, how may I obtain a visa?Non-EU citizens may apply for a Russian visa via invitation, or an invitation granted by the Federal Migration Service of the Russian Federation, or by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. In this case, if the nationality of the individual must be indicated via supporting documents that indicate their status in such country. Such as a home registry, work authorization, or a copy of your lease agreement, or a copy of the electric bill.
- What type of insurance do I need? (for eu citizens only)US citizens do not require proof of health insurance! For citizens of the Schengen Agreement, a copy of your health insurance card and the insurance policy valid in Russia for the full visa period is required; this excludes any parallel agreements between individual countries that may contradict this. If you are not a EU citizen, please inquire whether you would need to provide a copy of your health insurance from a Visa Center operator. The policy must include information about which hospitals or clinics accept your insurance in case of emergency. Applicants seeking a multi-entry visa need to show proof of insurance that covers their first trip only.
- Can I apply for two visas simultaneously?Unfortunately not, according to the laws of the Russian Federation, you may only have one current Russian visa in your international passport. If your passport already contains an active Russian visa that has not been used (such as a single or double-entry visa with one entry left, or an unused multi-entry visa), we recommend that you apply for a new visa no less than 10 days prior to it's expiry.
- Under what cirmustances do we require original documents, what are they?Only the originals of the following documents are accepted: - Passport, valid for six months after the visa expiry date; - Visa application, printed and signed by hand. Signature must match that of the passport; - Passport-style Photograph(s); - Invitation for Private type 1 visa, Work visa, Student visa, Humanitarian visa single, double, or 1 year multi-entry must all be issued by the Federal Migration Service of the Russian Federation (FMS) at the request of the inviting party. This excludes 3-year visas, for which copies of the invitations are accepted.
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- Tobacco products400 cigarettes or 200 cigarillos or 100 cigars or 500 grammes of tobacco products, provided only one type of tobacco products is imported (otherwise only half of the quantities allowed);
- Alcoholic beveragesOnly for persons of 21 years and older: alcoholic beverages: 2 litres;
- PerfumeA reasonable quantity of perfume for personal use;
- GoodsGoods up to an amount of RUB 65,000.- for personal use only;
- FoodCaviar (factory packed) max. 250 grammes per person.
- Customs declaration, which will be filled out on entry of Russian Fed. must be kept carefully. When leaving Russian Fed. this declaration has to be handed over, even when travelling to another C.I.S. country.
- Dairy and meat products are permitted (except from Armenia and Georgia), provided packed in original factory packing and in quantities that can be considered for own personal use. Larger quantities will be subject to inspection and traveller will be requested to provide the appropriate documentation, including veterinary health documents.
- Cats, dogs and birds must be accompanied by: veterinarian health certificate (nationals of C.I.S. countries may present a veterinary license instead) bearing seal of local Board of Health and issued no more than ten days prior to arrival (or international Veterinary Passport). Pigeons must be accompanied by a certificate which proves they are free from bird flu; international veterinary passport. For all animals, except cats & dogs, special import permission from Veterinary dept. Ministry of Agriculture is required. (Generally pets are not permitted in hotels.)
- For travellers entering the Russian Fed., a limit of baggage allowance of 35 kg and/or a value of RUB 65,000 exists. If exceeding the limit, a customs fee of EUR 4per kilo will apply or a 30% axis on top of the excess value to be collected.
- Photographs and printed matter directed against Russian Fed.
- Acipenseridae family (sturgeons) fish and any product made thereof and live animals (subject to special permit).
- Military arms and ammunition, narcotics, fruit and vegetables.
- Dairy and meat products from Armenia and Georgia.
- Arms and ammunition.
- Goods for personal use
- Archeological, historical and artistic objects are allowed with obligatory written permission of Ministry of Cultural Affairs and with a photograph of the exported object.
- For all kind of weapon besides declaration a special permit from Internal Affairs Ministry is needed.
- Arms, ammunition, precious metals, (gold, silver, etc.) and articles made thereof (also if containing precious stones and/or real pearls).
- Acipenseridae family (sturgeons) fish and any product made thereof.
- Antiquities (i.e. any article older than 50 years) and art objects (subject to duty and special permit from the Ministry of Culture), furs.
- Food poisoning, TB, rabies and tick-borne encephalitis occur in Russia. Travellers to, and residents of, the Moscow region should be aware of the increase in notified rabies cases.
- All travellers should seek medical advice before travelling to the country and ensure that all appropriate vaccinations are up to date.
- There is a high threat from terrorism. Attacks cannot be ruled out and could be indiscriminate, including in places frequented by expatriates and foreign travellers.
- Racially motivated attacks do occur in Russia. Travellers of Asian or Afro-Caribbean descent should take extra care.
- The North Caucasus remains an unstable and potentially dangerous region.
- Due to an unstable and potentially dangerous in North Caucasus, all travellers must have the correct documents including the right visa for the purpose of your visit, and meet registration requirements.
- All travellers must carry your original passport at all times in the Russian Federation. A copy will not be sufficient.
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