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?

Austria
Barbados
Bahrain
Belgium
Bulgaria
Bhutan
Vatican
Hungary
Vietnam
Germany
Greece
Denmark
Zimbabwe
India
Indonesia
Jordan
Iran
Ireland
Iceland
Spain
Italy
Cambodia
Kenya
Cyprus
China (including Taiwan)
Democratic People's Republic of Korea
Kuwait
Latvia
Lithuania
Liechtenstein
Luxembourg
Malaysia
Malta
Mexico
Monaco
Myanmar
Netherlands
Norway
Oman
Papua – New Guinea
Poland
Portugal
Romania
San Marino
Saudi Arabia
North Macedonia
Saint Lucia
Singapore
Slovakia
Slovenia
Tonga
Trinidad and Tobago
Turkmenistan
Turkey
Philippines
Finland
France
Croatia
Czech Republic
Switzerland
Sweden
Eswatini
Estonia
Japan

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.
Application form
Passport (in digital format)
Passport photo (digital)
Insurance

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?

  1. Fill out the application — it will take no more than 10 minutes.
  2. Pay the consular fee.
  3. 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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How to order a visa through Buch-dein-Visum.de?

If you need to apply for a visa to Russia and do not know where to start the process, please familiarize yourself with the visa ordering procedure on our website. It's fast, convenient, and very simple!

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  • Step 1. Choose the type of visa you need

    Each visa has its own conditions and application procedure, so before applying, we recommend that you study in advance which visa suits you for your trip and what documents you need to prepare for the application. On our website, you will find all the comprehensive information about all types of visas that we are happy to help you apply for.

  • Step 2. Prepare the documents in advance

    Need information on what documents are needed for your visa application?

    We provide a brief list of the main documents on the visa description pages for each country, just select the country and type of visa you are interested in from the menu.

    Also, after submitting the application, we provide detailed instructions with a list of all documents, as well as details for each type of document, such as photos, additional or accompanying documents.

    If you still have questions, use our feedback form, we will respond to you as soon as possible and in a convenient form of communication for you - by email or by phone.

  • Step 3. Apply on our website.

    Simply go to the visa order page, select the country you plan to travel to, and the necessary type of visa.

    On the next step, indicate your nationality.

    Choose the visa processing time - we provide information in advance about possible processing times and costs

    Specify the names and surnames of all people for whom the visa application will be made

    Insurance. We also provide a service for arranging insurance for your trip

     Specify your contact details and the address where the visa will be delivered, as well as the transport company that will deliver it to the address.

  • Step 4. Prepare the documents

    An email with a list of necessary documents will be sent to the email address you specified in the application. This package will need to be prepared either in paper form if the visa is processed through the consulate, or in scanned form if the visa is processed online.

    All instructions for providing documents for your visa will be given in the letter.

  • Step 5. Pack your bags and plan your unforgettable journey, and we will take care of submitting and receiving your visa.

    We prepare the entire package of documents and submit it to the consulate on your behalf.

    You also don't need to worry about queues and your time – we will pick up the processed visa ourselves and send it to you according to the delivery method you have chosen.

Cost

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.

Go to our visa calculator, select the country and type of visa and see the rates for processing the visa you are interested in, as well as the conditions and timings of processing.

  • Passport

    Pay attention to the validity period of your passport – it must be valid for at least 6 months after the planned date of entry into the country. There must also be at least 2 blank pages in the passport for immigration stamps.

  • Photos

    The photo size 3.5 x 4.5 cm should be taken on a light background with a clear frontal image of the face. Glasses with tinted lenses and headwear are not allowed in the photo, except for foreign nationals for whom headwear is a mandatory element of their national or religious affiliation.

  • Completed application form

    We as an accredited visa agency will take care of preparing the application form for a visa to Russia. Only the data required by the embassy of the country for issuing the visa is needed from you.

  • Accompanying documentation

    Please note that when applying for an electronic visa, it is necessary to arrange international medical insurance. This insurance is necessary to guarantee you adequate insurance for your stay in Russia and the necessary support in case of an emergency medical situation.

    Your international medical insurance must meet the following criteria:

    1. Validity period: the insurance must be valid throughout your stay in Russia. Make sure that the validity period of the insurance matches the planned dates of your trip.
    2. Insurance amount: the insurance amount must be high enough to cover any medical expenses. A minimum insurance sum of 30,000 euros is recommended.
    3. Region of validity: the insurance must be valid in the territory of Russia and cover medical services in the country.

    If you already have international medical insurance, check whether it meets the above criteria. If not, you can arrange a suitable insurance policy with us that meets the requirements of the electronic visa.

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You can track the current status of your order at any time.

To log in, you need to enter your last name and order number, which will be indicated in the confirmation email.

You can also contact us through the callback form. Our specialists will answer any questions about the current status of your order.

The issued electronic visa will be sent to your email in PDF format.

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