The e-visa is available to citizens of 65 states. If your citizenship is not on the official list, the ordinary tourist-visa route generally requires an invitation. The checker below uses citizenship—not residence.
Select your country to instantly see if you qualify for the Russian e-visa
Do not mix e-visa requirements with the ordinary tourist-visa route: an invitation belongs only to the latter.
Documents are sent by email after payment is completed and the submitted data passes the required checks. Visa issuance and admission decisions are made by the competent Russian authorities.
Start Tourist Invitation ApplicationThese are examples, not a complete list of every non-participating state. The live MFA eligibility list is the source of truth.
Check citizenship against the official list of 65 states. Residence or filing location does not replace citizenship for e-visa eligibility.
Review the ordinary tourist-visa route. It requires a tourist invitation. Applicants should confirm the current filing requirements with the consular office or visa centre handling their application. Visa issuance and admission decisions are made by the competent Russian authorities.
No. An invitation or hotel booking confirmation is not required for the e-visa. A tourist invitation belongs only to the ordinary tourist-visa route.
It is valid for 120 days from issue, permits one entry, and allows a stay of up to 30 days from entry within its validity.
Eligible states, entry checkpoints, and the payable amount can change. Use the official MFA pages.
Visa rules powered by RussianVisa.co · Ruleset mfa-2026-09-invitation-v13 · verified 21 Sept 2026.
Official source: Official Russian MFA eVisa portal
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