The Russian government has expanded the list of countries where residents can obtain a single electronic visa to enter the Russian Federation.
An electronic visa is valid for entry into the entire territory of the Russian Federation.
This method is:
- FAST – Electronic visa is issued within 4 calendar days, including weekends and holidays.
- EASY – No invitations or confirmations are required. Just fill out the application form on the website.
- CONVENIENT – There is no need to spend your free time or business hours visiting the consulate during its opening hours. The site is open around the clock and seven days a week.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
- FILL OUT AN ELECTRONIC VISA
- MAKE THE PAYMENT
- GET AN ELECTRONIC VISA (GRANT NOTIFICATION ON THE WEBSITE OR BY E-MAIL)
- PRINT THE NOTIFICATION (OR DOWNLOAD IT TO YOUR MOBILE DEVICE)
- SHOW THE NOTIFICATION (TO THE EMPLOYEE OF THE TRANSPORT COMPANY COMPANIES)
- SHOW THE NOTIFICATION (TO THE BORDER GUARD OFFICER AT THE BORDER CROSSING POINT)
When can I enter Russia?
A trip for up to 16 days can be made on any date within 60 days after receiving the notification of its registration. It is important that the date of departure from Russia cannot be later than the 60th day from the date of its registration.
List of foreign countries whose citizens can apply for an electronic visa:
| • Austria
• Belgium • Bulgaria • China (including Taiwan) • Croatia • Cyprus • Czech Republic • Denmark • Estonia • Finland • France • Germany • Greece • Hungary • Iceland |
• India
• Indonesia • Iran • Ireland • Italy • Japan • Jordan • Democratic People’s Republic of Korea • Latvia • Lithuania • Luxembourg • Malaysia • Malta • Mexico • Netherlands |
• Norway
• Oman • Poland • Portugal • Romania • Saudi Arabia • Singapore • Slovakia • Slovenia • Spain • Sweden • Switzerland • Turkmenistan • Turkey • Vietnam |
