An electronic visa (e-visa) is a new type of a visa document based on which nationals of 55 states сan enter Russia without obtaining an ordinary visa (sticker in passport).

E-visa is issued electronically by the consular department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation and allows to visit Russia for tourism, private or business purposes, to participate in sociopolitical, scientific, cultural, economic and sports events. To obtain Russian visa and travel to Russia, foreign citizens are required to have medical insurance with a minimum coverage amount of at least €30 000. Medical insurance policy must be valid throughout the territory of the Russian Federation and cover the entire period of Russian visa validity.

E-visa can only be single-entry. Just fill in the application form on the website https://electronic-visa.kdmid.ru/index_en.html

If the purpose of your trip to Russia differs from the above or you plan to stay longer, you must apply for an ordinary (non-electronic) visa through a Russian Consulate.

If the purpose of your trip to Russia differs from the above or you plan to stay longer, you must apply for an ordinary (non-electronic) visa through a Russian Consulate.


Russian tourist Visa is issued by the Embassy or Consulate of the Russian Federation in the country of applicant's residency. The required document for obtaining Russian Visa is Visa Invitation to Russia (also called Visa Support to Russia). Tourist Visa Invitation to Russia consists of 2 parts: Tourist Voucher and Confirmation. Tourist Visa Invitation contains our company name, address and Reference Number assigned to our company by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia. We issue Tourist Visa Invitation to Russia on the base of our hotel booking.

Fill in the online visa application form on the official website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia and indicate there your visa invitation's and personal data: https://visa.kdmid.ru/

Please visit official webpage of Russia Embassy in your country to find out more information about all requirements for obtaining Russian visa.