Electronic visa to Russia: registration, price, necessary documents and processing times
Since August 2023, Russia has expanded the scope of the unified electronic visa (e-visa) to the entire country. Previously, it was used only for entry through St. Petersburg and Kaliningrad, but now foreign citizens can travel with an e-visa to cities such as Moscow, Kazan, Sochi, and throughout all regions of the Russian Federation.
This makes traveling in Russia more accessible, flexible, and convenient.
All data and prices are valid as of June 2025 and may change depending on circumstances. We recommend checking with our managers before traveling and planning your budget.
Brief overview: what is an e-visa to Russia?
- Types of visas: Single-entry, electronic
- Purposes of the visit:
- Tourism
- Business
- Private trips
- Humanitarian visits
- Maximum stay duration: 16 days
- Cost of an electronic visa to Russia from 99 to 149 euros depending on the processing time. You can find out the exact cost using a visa calculator.
- Visa validity period: 60 days
- Processing time: from 4 working days (excluding the day of submission)
- Application submission period:
- no earlier than 40 days before entry
- no later than 4 working days before entry (excluding the day of submission)
Recently, a bill was approved that increases the duration of stay for foreign citizens in Russia on a unified electronic visa to 30 days, and also extends the validity of the electronic visa itself to 120 days. However, the law has not yet entered into force. Subscribe to our news, and we will definitely inform you when the new rules come into effect.

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Who can apply for an e-visa to Russia?
Which border crossings can you enter Russia with an e-visa?
If you have an electronic visa and you want to go to Russia, note that entry is only allowed through certain international border crossings. Below is a list of allowed border crossing points:
Airport:
Abakan
Anadyr (Coal Airport)
Arkhangelsk (Talagi)
Astrakhan (Narimanovo)
Barnaul
Belgorod
Bryansk
Vladivostok (Knevichi Airport)
Vladikavkaz (Beslan)
Volgograd (Gumrak)
Grozny (North)
Yekaterinburg (Koltsovo)
Zhukovsky
Irkutsk
Kazan
Kaliningrad (Khrabrovo)
Kaluga (Grabtsevo)
Kemerovo
Krasnodar (Pashkovsky)
Lipetsk
Makhachkala (Uytash)
Mineralnye Vody
Moscow (Vnukovo)
Moscow (Domodedovo)
Moscow (Sheremetyevo)
Murmansk
Nalchik
Nizhny Novgorod (Strigino)
Novosibirsk (Tolmachevo)
Omsk (Central)
Orenburg (Central)
Perm (Bolshoye Savino)
Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky (Yelizovo Airport)
Pulkovo
Rostov-on-Don (Platov)
Samara (Kurumoch)
Saratov (Gagarin)
Sochi
Syktyvkar
Tomsk (Bogashevo)
Ulan-Ude (Mukhino)
Ulyanovsk (Vostochny)
Ufa
Khabarovsk (New Airport)
Cheboksary
Chelyabinsk (Balandino)
Chita (Kadala)
Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk (Khomutovo Airport)
Yaroslavl (Tunoshna)
Car:
Bagrationovsk
Brusnichnoe
Burachki
Verkhniy Lars
Vyartsilya
Gusev
Zabaykalsk
Ivangorod
Kunichina Gora
Kyakhta
Luttya
Mamonovo (Gzhekhotki)
Mamonovo (Gronovo)
Makhalino
Morskoye
Naushki
Pogranichny
Pogranichny
Poltavka
St. Petersburg - Finnish
Svetogorsk
Sovetsk
Starotsurukhaituy
Torfyanka
Turiy Rog
Ubylinka
Hasan
Chernyshevskoye
Shumilino
On foot:
Ivangorod
Ship:
Vladivostok
Vysock
Zarubino
Kaliningrad (control and pass points in the cities of Kaliningrad and Svetly)
Korsakov
Magadan
Nikolaevsk-on-Amur
Passenger port of St. Petersburg
Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky
Posyet
Sochi (Int. center of marine passenger and cruise transport)
Khabarovsk (river checkpoint)
Railway:
Makhalino
Naushki
Pogranichny
Sabaikalsk
St. Petersburg - Finnish
Sovetsk
Hasan
Mixed crossing points
Amurzet
Blagoveshchensk
Pokrovka
Cost of an electronic visa for Russia - overview
The cost of an electronic visa ranges from 99 to 149 euros depending on the selected processing time. The final price may vary depending on individual conditions and additional requirements.
The cost includes:
- Consular fee
- Service fees (when using a visa agency)
Additional options (optional):
- Filling out the application form
- International insurance
- Priority submission
Tip: To find out the exact cost based on your travel parameters, go to the “Cost” page.

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What documents do I need to apply for an e-visa for Russia?
1. Digital copy of your foreign passport
- Your passport must be valid at the time of application.
- You must prepare a color digital copy of your passport with a clear image of all the following information:
- Full name
- Date of birth
- Passport number
- Expiration date
- The image must be legible, without glare or shadows.
- The digital copy must be submitted by email.
- Please note: blurred or expired documents may result in your visa application being rejected.
2. Digital photo for the visa
- Photo requirements:
- Color image, without filters or retouching
- Light background, without patterns or foreign objects
- Face occupies 70–80% of the image
- No headwear or glasses, except for religious reasons
- Recent photo with good focus
- Sent by email together with the application.
- The quality of the photo affects the speed and success of the application review.
3. International medical insurance
- Mandatory requirement for obtaining an e-visa.
- Insurance requirements:
- Valid for the entire period of stay in Russia
- Minimum insurance amount – €30,000
- Coverage must extend to the territory of Russia
- If you do not yet have a suitable policy, you can purchase one from us.
4. Completed application form
- The form contains several sections:
- Personal details (full name, date of birth, citizenship, passport details)
- Travel information (purpose of visit, dates of entry and departure, destination)
- Please ensure that all fields are completed correctly and in full.
- The application form must be submitted by email or by another specified method.
- If you have any questions, our specialists are ready to help.
Why choose an e-visa to Russia?
- Convenience of online application
- Transparent process without visiting the consulate
- Quick processing
- Access to large cities and regions of Russia
- Development of tourism and business
How to apply for an e-visa to Russia?
- Fill out the application — it will take no more than 10 minutes.
- Pay the consular fee.
- Receive your visa by email — without visiting the consulate.
Please note: if your visa application is denied, the cost will not be refunded. Therefore, we recommend entrusting the application process to our experienced managers — this will save you time and stress and help you avoid mistakes.

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FAQ: Main questions about the electronic visa to Russia
What should I specify in the application if I am transiting through Russia and there is no such purpose in the list?
The purpose 'transit' is not on the list for an electronic visa. In this case, select the nearest appropriate purpose: tourism, business, or private visit.
If none of the options are suitable, you should apply for a regular (paper) visa through the consulate or embassy of the Russian Federation.
What should I specify in the application if there is no information about the parents?
If you do not have information about your parents, indicate in the appropriate fields of the application: 'No information available'.
Is an electronic visa to the Russian Federation required for a child? How to fill out the application?
Yes, a separate e-visa is required for each child, including minors listed in the parent's passport.
A separate application for a visa is made for each child, even if they are traveling together with their parents.
When can I enter Russia after obtaining a visa?
Entry is allowed on any day within 60 days from the date of issuance of the visa.
However, the duration of stay cannot exceed 16 days, and the departure date must be no later than the last day of the visa validity.
Can I travel all over Russia with an e-visa?
Yes, an electronic visa allows you to freely move throughout the territory of Russia, except for closed areas for which special permission is required (for example, military facilities or strategic areas).
Is it possible to leave Russia through another point not included in the official list?
No, entry and exit are allowed only through the checkpoints approved by the Government of the Russian Federation.
Check the current list at the time of planning your trip.
How to register for migration in Russia?
Migration registration is mandatory for all foreign citizens.
Action plan:
- Submit a notification of arrival within 7 working days after entry.
- This can be done through:
- The Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation
- Russian Post
- MFC ('My Documents')
If you are staying in a hotel, registration for migration is done automatically by the hotel staff.
Are invitations or hotel booking confirmations required to obtain a unified electronic visa to Russia?
No, invitations, hotel booking confirmations, or other documents confirming the purpose of the trip are not required for applying for a unified electronic visa to the Russian Federation.
When was the issuance of electronic visas in Russia resumed?
Since August 1, 2023, the issuance of electronic visas in Russia has been resumed, which was suspended in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Which countries are eligible to apply for an electronic visa to Russia?
Citizens of more than 55 countries have the right to apply for an electronic visa to Russia. These countries include European Union member states, European Free Trade Association countries, as well as India, Bahrain, Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Iran, and many others.
How long can a foreign citizen stay in Russia on an electronic visa?
The electronic visa to Russia is valid for 60 days, and during this period a foreign citizen can stay in Russia for no more than 16 days from the date of entry.
Does the permitted duration of stay in the country for 16 days under the standard electronic visa to Russia mean that you can stay in the country for exactly 384 hours?
No, the permitted duration of stay of 16 days does not mean the possibility of staying exactly 384 hours of net time. The day of arrival and the day of departure are counted as 2 days, so the actual duration of stay may be less.
For what purposes can a Russian electronic visa be used?
The electronic visa allows foreigners to enter Russia as guests, business travelers, tourists, or participants in scientific, cultural, socio-political, economic, or sports events.
Is a consular fee charged for issuing unified electronic visas for children under 6 years old?
No, consular fees for issuing unified electronic visas for children under 6 years old are not charged.
Do minors traveling with you and listed in your passport need to fill out a separate application to obtain a unified electronic visa?
Yes, a separate application for a unified electronic visa must be submitted for each minor child traveling with you, even if their details are already specified in your passport. All minors traveling with their parents must have a separate unified electronic visa.
Should foreign citizens staying in the Russian Federation on a unified electronic visa have valid medical insurance for the entire duration of their stay?
Yes, foreign citizens staying in the Russian Federation on a unified electronic visa must have valid medical insurance valid in the territory of the Russian Federation for the entire duration of their stay. This does not apply to citizens of foreign states who are exempt from this requirement based on reciprocity.
How has the introduction of electronic visas affected tourism in Russia?
The introduction of electronic visas has revolutionized the visa application process for foreign tourists, significantly reducing the processing time and allowing applications to be submitted entirely online. This should promote the growth of tourism and attract more travelers to Russia.

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The cost of obtaining a visa through Buch-dein-Visum.de depends on many conditions, such as the cost of the visa itself, consular fees, visa processing times, and other additional factors such as return delivery and insurance, if necessary.
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