The Russian Federation resumes issuance of unified electronic visas (e-visas) starting from August 1, 2023.

Such visas can be obtained by citizens of the countries listed in the Directive of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 2571-r dated October 6, 2020:

1.     Andorra

2.     Austria

3.     Bahrain

4.     Belgium

5.     Bulgaria

6.     China (including Taiwan)

7.     Croatia

8.     Cyprus

9.     Czech Republic

10.   Denmark

11.   Democratic People's Republic of Korea

12.   Estonia

13.   Finland

14.   France

15.   Germany

16.   Greece

17.   Hungary

18.   Iceland

19.   India

20.   Indonesia

21.   Iran

22.   Ireland

23.   Italy

24.   Japan

25.   Kuwait

26.   Latvia

27.   Liechtenstein

28.   Lithuania

29.   Luxembourg

30.   Malaysia

31.   Malta

32.   Mexico

33.   Monaco

34.   Netherlands

35.   North Macedonia

36.   Norway

37.   Oman

38.   Philippines

39.   Poland

40.   Portugal

41.   Romania

42.   San Marino

43.   Saudi Arabia

44.  Serbia

45.  Singapore

46.  Slovakia

47.  Slovenia

48.  Spain

49.  Sweden

50. Switzerland

51. Turkey

52.  Vatican

An application can be filled at https://electronic-visa.kdmid.ru or through a mobile application (link for download is available at the website), it must be submitted not later than four calendar days before the expected date of entry into the Russian Federation. A digital photograph and a scan of a passport are to be attached, no other documents are required. E-visas are being issued on a paid basis.

An e-visa allows for a single entry into the Russian Federation with private, business or tourist purposes or to participate in scientific, cultural, socio-political, economic and sports events. The validity of an e-visa is 60 days from the date of issuance with the maximum permitted period of stay of 16 days from the date of entry into the territory of the Russian Federation. Entry and exit with e-visas is allowed by air, road and water transport, as well as without the use of vehicles, only through the checkpoints listed in the Directive of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 2741-r dated October 23, 2020. E-visas are valid for stay all across the country.

Transportation companies can check that a foreign citizen has a valid e-visa at https://evisacheck.kdmid.ru.