Everything Filipinos need to know about E-Visas, traditional visas, requirements, and fees at the Russian Embassy in Manila.
Philippine citizens need a visa and are eligible for the unified e-visa. It is valid for 120 days and permits a stay of up to 30 days. Check the live fee and entry-point registry on the official MFA portal; ordinary-visa fees and timing must be confirmed with the handling mission.
Philippine passport holders have two options for visiting Russia. Choose the one that fits your travel plans.
For eligible citizenship and a compliant itinerary
For trips that require the ordinary visa route
Data source: electronic-visa.kdmid.ru — Official portal of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Last verified: September 2026.
If you are applying for a traditional Russian tourist visa at the embassy in Manila, you must prepare the following documents:
Follow the handling mission's current passport-validity and blank-page requirements for the selected visa route.
Completed online on the official Ministry of Foreign Affairs website, printed, and signed personally.
One recent color photograph (3.5 x 4.5 cm) with a light background, taken within the last 6 months.
A supporting document used for an ordinary tourist-visa application. Review current terms before payment.
Confirm the current policy wording, coverage period and evidence requirements with the handling mission.
Verify each current charge with the authority or provider that owns it before payment.
Check the current amount and accepted payment method with the Russian mission handling the application.
Current GetRussianVisa.com terms are displayed before payment.
Use the mission's current wording and coverage requirements.
Confirm whether appointment, courier or application-centre charges apply.
Handles visa applications for all residents of the Philippines.
Review current tourist-confirmation terms before payment, then follow the mission's current filing checklist.
Review Tourist Confirmation TermsFilipino citizens are eligible. Apply online; the e-visa is valid for 120 days and permits a stay of up to 30 days.
Read Complete E-Visa GuideDocuments are sent by email after payment is completed and the submitted data passes the required checks. Applicants should confirm the current filing requirements with the consular office or visa centre handling their application.
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