Electronic Visa to Russia (e-Visa) 2026 — Eligibility and Application

The Russian unified e-visa is available to citizens of the 64 states on the current official list. It is single-entry, valid for 120 days from issue and allows a stay of up to 30 days; no invitation is required.

The application is submitted online through evisa.kdmid.ru and processed within no more than four calendar days. The official portal displays the current amount, payment options and applicable conditions.

Eligible entry points: selected airports (Moscow, St. Petersburg, Vladivostok, and others), seaports, and land border crossings. Not all checkpoints accept e-Visas — check the approved list before booking.

Application process: fill out the form on the official portal evisa.kdmid.ru no earlier than 120 days and no later than 4 days before your planned entry, upload a digital photo and passport scan, pay online, receive the e-Visa via email, print and present it at the border.

Limitations: single entry only, cannot be extended or converted to another visa type, maximum 30 days stay. Citizens of the USA, UK, Canada, and Australia are not eligible for the e-Visa and need a regular visa with an invitation.

For a non-eligible citizenship or a trip outside the e-visa limits, check the appropriate regular-visa route. Tourist invitations are available from $19 after payment and data checks; the iVisa business service is limited to Schengen, U.S. and Japanese citizens.