Frequently Asked Questions

It is an electronic travel authorization that allows you to visit Russia for tourism, business, scientific, or sporting events. It is applied for entirely online.

No. The visa grants you permission to travel to the border, but the final decision to allow entry rests with the immigration officer upon arrival.

Once the visa is issued, you have a window of 120 days to enter the country. After you enter, you can stay for a maximum of 30 days.

No. The E-visa is valid for a single entry only. If you leave and want to return, you must apply for a new one.

No. This visa is strictly for tourism, guest visits, or short business meetings. Employment is prohibited.

No, this visa does not have a "transit" category. If you are entering the country during a layover, you must apply as a tourist or visitor. If you are staying in the airport transit zone, you generally do not need this visa.

You need a valid passport, a digital photo (3.5x4.5 cm with a white background), and a completed online application form.

Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date you intend to enter Russia. It must also have at least 2 blank pages for stamps.

No. Although it is heavily suggested, it is not mandatory to get a single-entry visa.

Yes. Even if a child is registered in your passport, a separate application must be submitted for each minor.

No. Russian citizens must enter and exit the country using valid Russian travel documents.

Processing usually takes 5 calendar days. However, if there are errors in your application, it may take longer.

No. You can fill out forms on their behalf, but a separate application must be submitted for every single individual.

If the error is found during processing, the application may be returned to you for corrections. If you have already received the visa and notice a mistake (like a wrong birthdate), you cannot fix it; you must submit and pay for a completely new application.

You must fill out the form using English (Latin) characters only.

If you do not have information about your parents, simply leave those specific fields blank.

The visa fee and the service fee cost 110 USD in total. You can use major credit cards (Visa, MasterCard).

Yes, you may use a card that belongs to another person to pay the fee.

No. Once the application is submitted and paid for, the fee is non-refundable regardless of the outcome.

You can only enter and exit through specific government-approved checkpoints (international airports, seaports, and land borders). You cannot use unauthorized crossings.

Yes, you are free to visit any city or region, except for specific restricted zones that require special military or government permits.

You must provide the contact details (name, address, phone) of where you plan to stay, but you do not need to provide proof of a confirmed booking during the application.

Yes. Any foreigner staying in Russia for more than 7 working days must be registered. If you stay at a hotel, they will handle this for you automatically.

You can track your status online. If you need assistance, please contact the Visa Application Center at [email protected] or call +90 212 528 28 29.