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Russia Visa & Entry Requirements

Official Unified Russian Electronic Visa (e-Visa)

MAX STAY DURATION
16 Days
Standard authorized stay
PROCESSING SPEED
4 Business Days
Fast electronic review
PASSPORT VALIDITY
60 Days
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AUTHORIZED PORTS
Moscow, St. Petersburg, Sochi
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Overview eVisa Types & Validity Document Requirements Fees & Processing Times
eVisa Types & Tiers

Explore tourist, business, single vs multiple entry options, and permitted stay lengths.

Document Checklist

Passport validity rules, biometric photo dimensions, and port of entry checkpoints.

Fees & Turnaround

Official government costs, express priority processing rates, and payment methods.

Consular Visa Overview

Ministry of Foreign Affairs unified e-Visa for Red Square, Hermitage museum, and commercial stays.

PERMITTED TRAVEL PURPOSES
✓ Tourism, Sightseeing & Vacations ✓ Business Inquiries, Conferences & Seminars ✓ Visiting Family, Relatives & Friends ✓ Airport Transit & Short Connections

Available eVisa Types for Russia

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Tourist

Standard Russia Entry eVisa / Authorization

Official digital entry document granting legal border clearance for travel to Russia.

Validity: 60 Days • Max Stay: 16 Days • Entries: Single Entry • Speed: 4 Business Days
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$78 total

Required Documents Checklist

Passport biographical page scan with at least 6 months validity from travel date.
Confirmed flight itinerary or return ticket reservation.
Proof of lodging (hotel confirmation or local host invitation).
Active email address for digital permit delivery and tracking.

Biometric Photo Guidelines

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  • Recent passport-style photograph on a clean light or white background.
  • Full face, front view with eyes clearly open and neutral expression.

Approved Entry Ports & Checkpoints

Holders of this e-Visa are authorized for direct arrival and electronic immigration clearance at all designated entry checkpoints:

Major International Gateways: Moscow, St. Petersburg, Sochi
Designated international border crossings and seaport terminals.

Frequently Asked Questions for Russia

Standard applications for Russia are processed in 4 Business Days once submitted and reviewed.

No. The electronic visa and travel authorization process for Russia is 100% online, requiring no consular interview.
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