Check the unified eVisa route first
North Macedonia citizens are on the current eVisa list. Check whether the eVisa covers tourism, duration and entry needs. An invitation is not required for the eVisa.
Open the official MFA eVisa portalRoute status checked against the cited official sources; local verification 2026-09-21.
Quick Answer: Russian Visa from North Macedonia
Macedonian citizens are on the current unified eVisa list; this route does not require an invitation.
Consular fee
Check filing office
Processing
Check filing office
Invitation
Not required
e-Visa
Available
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.
Russia Entry Options Comparison
Which visa type is right for you
| Criteria | Regular Visa | Electronic Visa (e-Visa) | Visa-Free Entry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Availability | Available | Available | Available only when conditions are met |
| Max. stay | See the official Russian MFA rule | up to 30 days | See the official Russian MFA rule |
| Processing time | Check the selected consular office | up to 4 calendar days | Not required |
| Cost | Consular fee: check the selected office; invitation from $19 | See official portal | Free |
| Invitation required | Yes | No | See the official Russian MFA rule |
| Multiple entry | See the official Russian MFA rule | No | See the official Russian MFA rule |
| For business | See the official Russian MFA rule | Yes | See the official Russian MFA rule |
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.