Citizens of 64 foreign countries can obtain a unified electronic visa to enter the Russian Federation through border checkpoints. This visa is valid only for one trip within 60 days. During this period, you may stay in Russia for no more than 16 days, including both arrival and departure dates.
Costs and Processing
The electronic visa entitles you to enter the Russian Federation and stay in the Russian Federation:
- Tourism
- Guest or business visits
- Participation in scientific, cultural, socio-political, economic, sporting events and to establish relevant communications and contacts
If the purpose of your trip to the Russian Federation does not correspond to any of the above, you should apply to a diplomatic mission or consular office of the Russian Federation for a paper (not electronic) visa.
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Entry Conditions for Foreign Citizens Using an Electronic Visa to Russia in 2025
Nationals of 64 foreign States may be granted an e-visa to enter the Russian Federation through the border crossing points
From August 23, 2025 you can travel for up to 30 days on any date within 120 days after receiving notification of the issuance of your visa. Please remember that the date of departure from Russia cannot be later than the 120th day from the date of the issuance of your visa.
Foreign citizens arriving in the Russian Federation on the basis of an electronic visa are free to move within the entire territory of the Russian Federation, with the exception of territories, organizations and facilities where a special permit is required in accordance with federal laws.
How to Apply for an Electronic Visa to Russia?
Processing time for a unified electronic E-visa takes approximately up to 5-7 work days. Residents outside our region do not need to attend our office personally since everything can be completed remotely online.
Electronic Russian visa is suitable for you if
- Your citizenship matches to this list
- Purpose of your visit: tourism, guest visit, business
- You don’t want to spend your free time in Consulate and collect a lot of documents
- (We can issue electronic Russian visa online, you don’t have to go to the consulate)
- You plan to stay in Russia maximum 30 days (single entry)
- Completed questionnaire form (we will send it by email or messenger).
What Does It Cost to Obtain an Electronic Russian Visa?
Important: Beware of fake documents issued under the guise of “Vita Travel.”
Required Documents for Applying for an Electronic Russian Visa
You need to send to us your electronic photo, scan of your international passport (main page) and filled in application form). Price for our service $150 (consular fee is included)
Note: Foreign visitors entering Russia on an electronic visa are required to have medical insurance valid throughout their entire stay in Russia. You can arrange this policy through us, which costs price $3 per day per person.
- We can issue e-visa within 5-7 working days
- Price for our service $150 (consular fee is included)
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