Electronic visas to Russia
E-visa
The Russian Federation resumed issuance of unified electronic visas (e-visas) starting on August 1, 2023.
Such visas can be obtained by citizens of the countries listed in the Directives of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 2571-r dated October 6, 2020, and No. 2040-r dated July 29, 2023:
- Andorra
- Austria
- Bahrain
- Belgium
- Bulgaria
- Cambodia
- China (including Taiwan)
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Democratic People's Republic of Korea
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Hungary
- Iceland
- India
- Indonesia
- Iran
- Ireland
- Italy
- Japan
- Kuwait
- Latvia
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Malaysia
- Malta
- Mexico
- Monaco
- Myanmar
- Netherlands
- North Macedonia
- Norway
- Oman
- Philippines
- Poland
- Portugal
- Romania
- San Marino
- Saudi Arabia
- Serbia
- Singapore
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Turkey
- Vatican
- Vietnam
An application can be filled at https://electronic-visa.kdmid.ru or through a mobile application (link for download is available at the website), it must be submitted not later than four calendar days before the expected date of entry into the Russian Federation. A digital photograph and a scan of a passport are to be attached, no other documents are required. E-visas are being issued on a paid basis.
An e-visa allows for a single entry into the Russian Federation with private, business or tourist purposes or to participate in scientific, cultural, socio-political, economic and sports events. The validity of an e-visa is 60 days from the date of issuance with the maximum permitted period of stay of 16 days from the date of entry into the territory of the Russian Federation. Entry and exit with e-visas is allowed by air, road and water transport, as well as without the use of vehicles, only through the checkpoints listed in the Directive of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 2741-r dated October 23, 2020. E-visas are valid for stay all across the country.
Transportation companies can check that a foreign citizen has a valid e-visa at https://evisacheck.kdmid.ru .
