Electronic Visas to Russia

These regulations exclude nationals of the UK, USA, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada. If you are from one of these countries, you will need to apply for a standard tourist visa to Russia.
  
Starting from 01 August 2023, foreign tourists can enter Russia with an electronic visa, simplifying the application process. However, only nationals of 55 countries, including EU member states, China, India, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Japan, are eligible. Unfortunately, citizens of the UK, USA, Australia, and Canada are not included. If you have dual nationality and possess a valid EU passport, you can apply for an e-visa using your eligible passport.

We offer assistance with the Russian e-visa application process, handling everything on your behalf. Your e-visa will be issued as a PDF document, which you will need to present to the transport company and border officials.
 

What is an e-visa

The electronic visa is a digital document that permits a single entry into Russia for various purposes, including tourism, business, humanitarian visits, and participation in scientific, cultural, social, political, economic, or sporting events. Private visits, such as visiting relatives, are also allowed. The e-visa allows a maximum stay of 16 days and is valid for 60 days from the date of issue. This means you can enter Russia within 60 days of the visa being issued and stay for up to 16 days. Extensions of the e-visa are generally not possible, except in cases of force majeure. The e-visa allows only one entry into Russia.

• Permitted length of stay in Russia: 16 days;
• Validity: 60 days from the date of issue. You can visit Russia at any time within the validity period of the visa. Maximum stay within this period: 16 days;
• One entry: only one entry into Russia is permitted during the validity period;
• Extension of the e-visa is not possible.

Standard Russian Tourist Visa

• Ineligible nationalities. UK, USA, Australia, New Zealand, Canada are excluded from the regulations, meaning their nationals must apply for a standard visa to enter Russia unless they have a dual nationality and an eligible passport for a Russian e-visa.
• Staying in Russia for more than 16 days. If your nationality is eligible for an e-visa, but you want to stay in Russia for 17 days or more, you will need to apply for a regular tourist visa.

When to apply

The e-visa is valid for 60 days from the date of issue, and visa applications are processed within 4 calendar days. Therefore, you can start your visa application approximately 2 months before your planned travel date.
 

Russian e-visa price

Processing time	Single entry	Validity	Apply
5 working days (Standard)	£95	16 days	Apply now

Included

• Application form completion. We will ask you to fill out a Word document and email it to us. We will then use this information to complete the official visa form.
• Consular fees.
• E-visa. Once the visa is ready, we will email it to you in PDF format.

Required documents

• Passport: it must be valid for at least 6 months from the date you applied for an e-visa. Your passport must have a blanc page for border crossing stamps.
• Digital photo: the photo must be no more than six months old as of the date of the application. You can take a photo with your camera, smartphone or tablet.
• Medical insurance valid in Russia for the entire duration of your stay. You can obtain this insurance with your e-visa application. Simply tick the appropriate box to include it.