How To Apply For A Russia eVisa

What Is a Russia eVisa?

A Russian eVisa is an electronic authorization for admission into Russia. It is only valid for citizens of a few specified countries. It allows the holder to enter and exit through a limited number of border crossings. There are no application fees for this visa. It is processed within four days, and the application procedure is straightforward. No invitation letters, hotel reservations, or other comparable documentation are necessary.

Who Can Get a Russia eVisa?

The Russian eVisa is only valid for certain groups of persons. If you want to apply for such a visa, you should see if you are eligible based on:

• Your nationality
• Purpose of travel
• Port of entry

Nationalities Eligible

The nationals of the following countries are eligible to apply for a Russian eVisa:

• Andorra
• Austria
• Bahrain
• Belgium
• Bulgaria
• Cambodia
• China
• Croatia
• Cyprus
• Czechia
• Denmark
• Estonia
• Finland
• France
• Germany
• Greece
• Hungary
• Iceland
• India
• Indonesia
• Iran
• Ireland
• Italy
• Japan
• North Korea
• Kuwait
• Latvia
• Liechtenstein
• Lithuania
• Luxembourg
• Malaysia
• Malta
• Mexico
• Monaco
• Myanmar
• Netherlands
• North Macedonia
• Norway
• Oman
• Philippines
• Poland
• Portugal
• Romania
• San Marino
• Saudi Arabia
• Serbia
• Singapore
• Slovakia
• Slovenia
• Spain
• Sweden
• Switzerland
• Taiwan
• Türkiye
• Vatican
• Vietnam

Eligible purposes of entry

If you are a national of one of the above countries, you will be able to apply only if your purpose of entry is:

• business
• tourism
• purposes of the journey are sports, cultural, scientific and technological ties

Available ports of entry

If you meet the nationality and purpose of entrance requirements for an eVisa, you can apply for it. However, you should be informed that this visa is only valid for entry and exit from the Russian Federation via the following Russian Federation State border crossing points located on the area of the free port of Vladivostok:

Air checkpoints:

• Vladivostok (Knevichi Airport).
• Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky (Yelizovo Airport).
• Blagoveshchensk.
• Khabarovsk (Novy Airport).
• Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk (Khomutovo Airport).
• Anadyr (Ugolny Airport).

Maritime checkpoints:

• Vladivostok.
• Zarubino.
• Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky.
• Korsakov.
• Posiet.

Railway checkpoints:

• Pogranichny.
• Khasan.
• Makhalino.

Road checkpoints:

• Poltavka.
• Turiy Rog.

How to apply for a Russia eVisa?

The application for a Russian eVisa is straightforward and quick. Pay attention to the suggestions and actions outlined below to ensure a successful application.

Step I: Figure out if you are eligible for a Russian eVisa

From the information given so far, you have probably figured that out.

Step II: Check when is the right time to apply

According to Russia eVisa requirements, the earliest you can apply is 20 days before your planned travel. The latest, on the other hand, is four days before your departure.

Step III: Complete the application form

The online application form is available at evisa.kdmid.ru. It will require your email address, name, surname, and birthday. On each page, you will find instructions on how to enter your information. Follow these suggestions. Save the application ID that appears in the top right corner of the page somewhere. You might need it later.

The application form also invites you to provide a digital color photo in JPEG format. Finally, click the transmit button and wait for confirmation of its acceptance for processing. If you do not receive an answer to your application within four days, you must apply for a standard visa.

Russia eVisa Requirements

After receiving your eVisa, you can travel to Russia. Nonetheless, the border police at the port of entry will decide whether you are permitted to enter Russia or not. To enter, you must meet the following conditions:

Passport Requirements:  Your passport should be valid for at least another 6 months from the date you applied for an e-visa. It should also have at least one black page for border crossing stamps.
Health Insurance Requirement:  Foreign travelers that enter Russia with an eVisa need to show proof they have valid medical insurance for the Russian Federation’s territory for the entire period of stay.

Russia eVisa Validity

An eVisa allows the holder to stay in Russia for up to 8 days during a 30-day period. Remember that the day you enter Russia counts as day one, even if it is only a few minutes before midnight. Even if you depart a few minutes after midnight, it counts as the last day.