Electronic Visa Russia
The Russian government recently announced a brand-new online visa service. This is an electronic visa that allows for stays of up to 16 days from the date of entry and has a maximum validity term of 60 days after approval.
Once you are qualified, you can easily and quickly apply for a Russian electronic visa from any location in the world.
You don't have to wait in long visa lines and go to the Russian Embassy in order to travel to Russia for either tourist and leisure or business objectives. You can apply for a Russian e-visa from the convenience of your home or place of business.
When applying online for a Russian e-visa, travelers who meet the requirements must provide personal information and passport information.
RUSSIA ENTRY POINTS E-VISA
These are the entry points are accepted for Russian e-visa holders into the country.
| Moscow | Saint Petersburg | Sochi |
|---|---|---|
| Kaliningrad | Golden Ring | Kazan |
| Irkutsk | Nizhny Novgorod | Vladivostok |
| Veliky Novgorod | Yekaterinburg | |
DO I NEED A VISA TO TRAVEL TO RUSSIA?
The majority of foreigners with passports require a visa to enter Russia, although the type of visa required varies based on the duration and purpose of the visit. The good news is that people can now fast and simply apply online for an e-visa for short-term visits in Russia from a number of countries.
The holder of an electronic visa will be able to travel freely across Russia. The new e-visa for Russia will be used for the following purposes:
| Business | Sport relations | Humanitarian reasons |
|---|---|---|
| Cultural relations | Tourism | Scientific-technical relations |
Russia eVisa - Apply Now WHAT IS REQUIRED FOR A TRIP TO RUSSIA?
- Booking confirmation or boarding pass
- Passport
- E-Visa (Printed)
- Valid travel insurance
How to Apply For Russian E visa
Applying for a Russian e-visa is as simple as following these steps:
A copy of a passport, valid for at least six months from the application date.
A current color passport photo with white background (ratio: 3.5 x 4.5)
An up-to-date health insurance policy for the duration of your visit to Russia.
Good internet connection.
Debit or Credit card for visa fee payment
Now, Currently, all it takes to apply for an e-Visa online is clicking on the Apply Now button.
To determine your eligibility for a Russian e-visa, click on Apply Now and select your Nationality and Type of travel document.
ELIGIBILITY TO APPLY FOR RUSSIAN E-VISA PERMISSION
You must have a passport that is up to date and has a minimum remaining validity of six months after the date of entry into Russia.
A current health insurance policy will cover the duration of your visit to Russia
Dos and Don’ts in Russia e-visa application
You must keep in mind the Dos and Don'ts when submitting your Russia visa application.
Dos
- Make sure you have everything required to submit an application for a Russian E-visa, including a current passport from an eligible country, active travel insurance for Russia, and a clear reason for your trip (tourist, business, or humanitarian).
- To give enough processing time, submit your e-visa application well in advance of the date you plan to travel. Apply for an electronic visa at least four days before to the date you intend to travel to give it time to be processed.
- When submitting the application, include correct and up-to-date information. If there are any errors or inconsistencies, your visa application could be delayed or even rejected.
Don’ts
- Make sure you have travel insurance for Russia that is up to date and valid for the entire duration of your trip. Note is required for Russian electronic visa.
- Don't submit fake documents; doing so could have serious consequences, such being banned from traveling to Russia in the future.
- To prevent overstaying, keep in mind how long your e-visa is valid. Overstaying one's visa in Russia can get you fined, deported, or even have future visa requests denied.
Countries That QUALIFY for Russia E-visa
The countries below listed here are qualify to apply for Russian E-visa:
| Austria | Andorra | Bahrain |
| Belgium | Bulgaria | Cyprus |
| China | Croatia | Czech Republic |
| Denmark | Estonia | France |
| Finland | Germany | Greece |
| Hungary | India | Indonesia |
| Iran | Ireland | Iceland |
| Italy | Kuwait | Japan |
| Latvia | Lithuania | Liechtenstein |
| Luxembourg | Malaysia | Malta |
| Mexico | Monaco | Netherlands |
| North Macedonia | Norway | Oman |
| Poland | Portugal | Philippines |
| Romania | San Marino | Saudi Arabia |
| Serbia | Singapore | Slovakia |
| Slovenia | Spain | Sweden |
| Switzerland | Taiwan | Turkey |
| Vatican City |
Citizens of the listed above countries will be eligible to apply for the new electronic Russian visa. (more than 50 nationalities)
DO I NEED TO PRINT THE E-VISA FOR RUSSIA?
Yes, travelers to Russia with an approved e-visa are needed to print the document and carry it with them in order to produce it at the port of entry. Passport control personnel at the airport will check your e-Visa on the airport's system. It is generally advisable to keep a copy of the printed visa on hand in case of emergency.
WHOSE COUNTRIES ARE ELIGIBLE TO TRAVEL TO RUSSIA VISA-FREE?
There are nations that are not eligible for Russia's e-visa program, and there are nations that do not require entry visas for Russia.
The following nations do not require travelers to Russia to obtain a visa in advance. Visitors are granted access for transit and tourism thanks to visa exemptions. Simply pack your bags, buy your tickets, and travel to Russia. Passport control will stamp your passport and that is all.
The countries are the:
| Andorra | Antigua and Barbuda | Argentina |
| Armenia | Azerbaijan | Belarus |
| Bolivia | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Botswana |
| Brazil | Brunei | Cabo-Verde |
| Chile | Colombia | Costa Rica |
| Cuba | Croatia | Dominica |
| Ecuador | Fiji | Grenada |
| Guyana | Guatemala | Hong Kong |
| Honduras | Israel | Jamaica |
| Kazakhstan | Korea South | Laos |
| Macao | Macedonia | Maldives |
| Mauritius | Mongolia | Montenegro |
Can I extend the online visa validity?
You can apply for a new visa after departure from Russia because the visa is not extendable after using it.
For more information feel free to contact us.