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Visa Comparison Tool

Which Russian Visa Do You Need?

Compare all Russian visa types side by side. Find the right visa for your trip based on duration, cost, requirements, and processing time.

Which Russian visa type is right for me?

The correct Russian visa route depends on passport citizenship, purpose, entries and stay. A unified e-visa is single-entry, valid 120 days with a stay up to 30 days; its current government fee and checkpoints are published by the official portal.

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Quick Decision Guide

🏖️ Vacation / Sightseeing

→ Tourist Visa or E-Visa

💼 Business / Conferences

→ Check citizenship and purpose first

⚡ Quick Trip (≤30 days)

→ E-Visa (no invitation needed)

👷 Employment

→ Work Visa (up to 3 years)

✈️ Passing Through

→ Transit Visa (up to 10 days)

👨‍👩‍👧 Visiting Family

→ Private Visa

Full Visa Comparison Table

Tourist Visa

Duration:Up to 30 days
Cost:Current service terms + consular fee
Processing:Service estimate before payment; authority timing varies
Invitation:Required
Entry:Single or Double entry
Best for:Vacation, sightseeing, visiting friends
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Business Visa

Duration:Depends on citizenship and authority decision
Cost:Eligibility and terms after citizenship check
Processing:Confirm after citizenship and document review
Invitation:Required
Entry:Single, Double, or Multiple entry
Best for:Business meetings, conferences, negotiations
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E-Visa

Duration:Up to 30 days
Cost:Current government fee on official portal
Processing:No more than 4 calendar days
Invitation:Not needed
Entry:Single entry only
Best for:Short trips, 64 eligible countries only
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Work Visa

Duration:Up to 3 years
Cost:Confirm permit and consular fees
Processing:Authority and employer process
Invitation:Required
Entry:Multiple entry
Best for:Employment in Russia, long-term assignments
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Transit Visa

Duration:Up to 10 days
Cost:Current consular fee
Processing:Confirm with handling office
Invitation:Not needed
Entry:Single or Double entry
Best for:Passing through Russia to another country
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Review the correct route first. Current tourist-confirmation terms are shown before payment; authorities decide visa applications independently.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Russian visa do I need for tourism?+
The correct route depends on passport citizenship, purpose, planned entries and stay. The unified e-visa is available to citizens of 64 states and needs no invitation; an ordinary tourist visa generally uses tourist confirmation. Check current fees and filing rules with the official portal or handling office.
What is the difference between Russian e-visa and tourist visa?+
The unified e-visa needs no invitation, is valid for 120 days, allows one stay of up to 30 days and is processed in no more than four calendar days. Its current fee and checkpoints are on the official portal. Ordinary tourist visas have separate supporting-document and handling-office rules.
Do I need an invitation for a Russian business visa?+
The supporting document and available business route depend on passport citizenship and purpose. Online business-invitation availability is limited; select citizenship on the business visa guide before any product, price or order action is shown.
Can I extend my Russian tourist visa?+
Tourist visas generally can be extended only on exceptional legal grounds. A longer intended stay does not automatically make a business visa appropriate; select a route according to citizenship and the genuine purpose of travel.
Which Russian visa allows multiple entries?+
Multiple-entry availability depends on visa category, citizenship, supporting documents and the authority's decision. A unified e-visa is single-entry. Do not select a business route solely because more entries are desired.
How much does a Russian visa cost in total?+
Total cost depends on citizenship, visa route, handling office and optional services. The official e-visa portal publishes its current government fee; consular and visa-centre fees should be confirmed with the handling office. Service terms are shown before payment.

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