In a serious breakthrough for international mobility, Russia has formally opened its model-new unified e-visa application system to residents of 57 international locations — together with Austria, India, Japan, China, France, Saudi Arabia, and extra. This digital visa initiative, launched by the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, will enable vacationers to enter Russia with a single-entry e-visa for as much as 16 days with no need to submit conventional paperwork like invitation letters or lodge confirmations.
A New Era for International Visitors Started!
Citizens from the eligible nations — spanning throughout Europe, Asia, and the Middle East — can now discover Russia for tourism, enterprise, private visits, or cultural occasions just by making use of on-line. The unified e-visa not solely reduces paperwork but additionally ensures approval in simply 4 calendar days, making it some of the environment friendly journey authorization techniques in the area.
Eligible Countries Include:
Vietnam, Sweden, Kuwait, Bhutan, North Macedonia, Vatican, Jordan, Spain, Lithuania, Tonga, Indonesia, Monaco, Ireland, Portugal, Liechtenstein, Czech Republic, Kenya, Philippines, China, Turkmenistan, Cyprus, Norway, Trinidad and Tobago, Iceland, Romania, India, Finland, Croatia, Iran, France, North Korea, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Switzerland, Austria, Malaysia, Saint Lucia, Malta, Myanmar, Germany, Japan, Estonia, Singapore, Eswatini, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Belgium, San Marino, Bulgaria, Slovakia, Greece, Hungary, Denmark, Latvia, Oman, Cambodia, Poland, Slovenia, Bahrain, Papua New Guinea, Italy, and Mexico.
What the Unified E-Visa Offers?
- Stay as much as 16 Days: Valid for tourism, enterprise, non-public visits, and occasions.
- Valid for 60 Days: The e-visa should be used inside 60 days of issuance.
- Freedom to Travel: You can transfer freely throughout Russia (besides restricted areas).
- No Supporting Docs Needed: No invitation letter, no lodge reservation, no goal documentation.
⚠️ Important: The 16-day keep consists of the day of arrival and departure. It’s not a literal 384 hours — so plan accordingly and use the visa length calculator on the portal!
How to Apply?
Eligible vacationers should submit a easy on-line application 4–40 days previous to journey, together with:
- A legitimate passport (machine-readable, legitimate for six+ months)
- A digital photograph of your passport and a face photograph (JPEG format)
- Medical insurance coverage overlaying the Russian Federation (obligatory until exempt)
- A financial institution card for the visa payment (youngsters below 6 are exempt)
Once accepted, your e-visa will likely be downloadable as a PDF affirmation, which should be proven upon boarding and at Russian border management — both printed or saved in your cellular system.
New Application Portal: https://evisa.kdmid.ru/.
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