Russia Unified eVisa for Malaysian Citizens
Malaysian citizens are on the current unified e-visa list. The e-visa is single-entry, valid for 120 days and permits a stay of up to 30 days. It does not require an invitation. Check purpose, passport, insurance and filing conditions on the official portal.
Start with the correct entry route
Malaysian citizens are on the current unified e-visa list. The e-visa is single-entry, valid for 120 days and permits a stay of up to 30 days. It does not require an invitation. Check purpose, passport, insurance and filing conditions on the official portal.
Use this only when your trip requires a regular tourist visa. An invitation is not used for visa-free entry or the unified e-visa.
Need a regular tourist visa? Invitation from $19Do Malaysian Citizens Need a Visa for Russia?
Malaysian citizens are on the current unified e-visa list. The e-visa is single-entry, valid for 120 days and permits a stay of up to 30 days. It does not require an invitation. Check purpose, passport, insurance and filing conditions on the official portal.
Use this route decision as a starting point. Recheck the current official rule, filing office and document list before travel or submission.
Required Documents for Malaysian Citizens
How to Get a Russian Visa from Malaysia: Step-by-Step Guide
Confirm the unified eVisa route
Check citizenship, travel purpose, passport type and current conditions on the official Russian MFA portal.
Check the trip limits
The unified eVisa is single-entry, valid for 120 days and permits a stay of up to 30 days. It does not require an invitation.
Apply on the official portal
Follow the current photograph, passport, insurance, payment and filing-window requirements. A decision is made within no more than four calendar days.
Use a regular visa only when needed
If the purpose, duration or entry pattern falls outside the eVisa conditions, choose the appropriate regular visa. The iVisa tourist invitation starts from $19; the selected price is shown before payment. It applies only to a regular tourist-visa application.
Types of Russian Visas for Malaysian Citizens
Regular Tourist Visa
Alternative routeAlternative route when the trip does not fit the primary entry route. A tourist invitation is used only for this regular visa application.
Invitation from $19Business Visa
Sponsor requiredRequires the appropriate host or organization-sponsored documents. Our business-invitation product is not available for this citizenship.
Work Visa
For employment in Russia. Requires a work permit from your employer.
Private Visa
Visiting relatives and friends. Requires invitation from a private person via MVD.
Student Visa
For studying at Russian universities. Requires invitation from the educational institution.
Transit Visa
Transit requirements depend on citizenship, itinerary, airport and whether the traveler leaves the international transit area.
Russia Entry Options Comparison
Which visa type is right for you
| Criteria | Regular Visa | Electronic Visa (e-Visa) | Visa-Free Entry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Availability | Available | Available | Not available |
| Max. stay | See the official Russian MFA rule | up to 30 days | — |
| Processing time | Check the selected consular office | up to 4 calendar days | — |
| Cost | Consular fee: check the selected office; invitation from $19 | See official portal | — |
| Invitation required | Yes | No | — |
| Multiple entry | See the official Russian MFA rule | No | — |
| For business | See the official Russian MFA rule | Yes | — |
Entry policy checked 2026-09-21. Verify the fee, payment method, processing time and regular-visa conditions on the selected consular office's official page. e-Visa: available.
Useful Tips for Malaysian Travelers
Russian Consulates and Embassies in Malaysia
This directory identifies possible offices only. Confirm current jurisdiction, address, appointment method and contact details on the official Russian mission website before filing.
Kuala Lumpur
Embassy of Russia