Check E-Visa Eligibility and Choose the Correct Route

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.

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Two Different Visa Routes

Do not mix e-visa requirements with the ordinary tourist-visa route: an invitation belongs only to the latter.

If Citizenship Is Eligible

• Single-entry e-visa: 120-day validity.
• Stay up to 30 days from entry.
• Apply 86 to 4 days before entry.
• No invitation or hotel confirmation is required.
• Check the current fee and entry checkpoint in the official registries.

Open the Official MFA Portal

If Citizenship Is Not Eligible

• Confirm ordinary tourist-visa requirements with the handling office.
• Obtain a tourist invitation for this route.
• Prepare the passport, application, photo, insurance, and locally required documents.
• File with the competent consular office or visa centre.

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 Application

Examples on the Official Eligibility List

🇮🇳India 🇵🇭Philippines 🇩🇪Germany 🇯🇵Japan 🇨🇳China

Examples Not on the Eligibility List

🇺🇸United States 🇬🇧United Kingdom 🇨🇦Canada 🇦🇺Australia 🇳🇿New Zealand 🇰🇷South Korea 🇹🇭Thailand 🇧🇷Brazil 🇿🇦South Africa 🇮🇱Israel 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates

These are examples, not a complete list of every non-participating state. The live MFA eligibility list is the source of truth.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know whether my citizenship is eligible for the Russian e-visa?

Check citizenship against the official list of 65 states. Residence or filing location does not replace citizenship for e-visa eligibility.

What if my citizenship is not on the e-visa list?

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.

Does the e-visa require an invitation?

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.

How long is the e-visa valid?

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.

Verify Official Data Before Applying

Eligible states, entry checkpoints, and the payable amount can change. Use the official MFA pages.

Eligible states Entry checkpoints Complete guide