Check Russian Visa Status Online
Track your e-visa, consulate application, and invitation status through official portals. Fast, free, and available 24/7.
Quick Answer: How to check your status
To check your Russian visa status:
- For e-visa: Visit electronic-visa.kdmid.ru and enter your application ID.
- For consulate applications: Contact your specific consulate or check their online tracking system.
- For visa invitations: Verify at invite.mid.ru using your invitation number.
Check E-Visa Status
If you applied for a Russian unified e-visa, you can easily track its status online through the official Ministry of Foreign Affairs portal. The process is straightforward and updates are provided in real-time.
Steps to check e-visa status:
- Go to the official e-visa portal: electronic-visa.kdmid.ru
- Click on "Retrieve application" or "Check status"
- Enter your Application ID (provided when you submitted the form)
- Enter the password you created during the application process
- Complete the captcha and click "Next"
Standard processing time for e-visas is 4 calendar days.
Check Consulate Application Status
Tracking a standard visa application (tourist, business, student, etc.) depends entirely on where you submitted your documents. Unlike the e-visa, there is no central global tracking system for consulate applications.
Visa Application Centers
If you applied through an authorized center like VFS Global, Interlink, or Artionis, you can usually track your application on their specific website using your receipt number and date of birth.
Direct Consulate Applications
If you applied directly at a Russian Embassy or Consulate, online tracking is rarely available. You will typically be given a collection date when you submit your documents, or they will contact you.
Check Invitation Status
If you are waiting for an official visa invitation (Telex or electronic MFA invitation), you can verify its authenticity and status through the Consular Department's portal.
Official Verification Portal:
invite.mid.ruYou will need the invitation number (usually starting with a letter followed by numbers) and the passport number of the invited person.
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