The unified electronic visa of the Russian Federation is obtained online, without visiting a consulate. Here is what it covers — and what it does not.
The e-visa is a single-entry electronic visa. It is valid for 120 days from the date of issue, and within that period you can enter Russia once and stay for up to 30 days from the day of entry.
The approved e-visa is sent by e-mail as a PDF. Keep it printed or on your phone: you show it to the transport company when boarding and at passport control on arrival.
Under the rules, the e-visa can be used for:
A stay of 30 days does not mean 720 hours: the day of arrival and the day of departure are counted as two separate days.
With an e-visa you may move freely throughout the territory of the Russian Federation, except for territories, organisations and facilities that require a special permit under federal law.
According to the information published by the Russian authorities, processing takes approximately 4 days: the result is issued at the earliest 96 hours after the application is submitted. If a correction is requested, the period restarts once the corrected application is resubmitted. We cannot shorten or guarantee this period.
Foreigners staying in Russia on an e-visa must hold medical insurance valid in Russia for their entire stay; citizens of certain countries are exempt on the basis of reciprocity. Your advisor tells you what applies to your nationality.
An e-visa does not guarantee entry: the border authorities may refuse entry in cases provided for by Russian law. Visa decisions are made solely by the Russian authorities.
Entry and exit points
You can enter and leave Russia on an e-visa only through the border crossing points designated by the Government of the Russian Federation. Make sure both your entry and your exit point are on the list.
Crossing points can open, close or change their operating status. Your advisor checks your route before you travel.
For the rules and the current list, see the e-visa portal of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation: electronic-visa.kdmid.ru
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