Unified e-visa
- Single entry
- 120-day validity; up to 30 days stay
- Apply 86–4 days before entry
- No invitation required
- Use only checkpoints in the live official registry
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Russian Visa Routes for French Citizens
French passport holders are eligible for the unified e-visa. Compare citizenship, trip length, entries and filing requirements before choosing a route.
Quick answer
The unified e-visa is often the first route to check for a French passport holder. It allows one entry, is valid for 120 days and permits up to 30 days in Russia. An invitation is not required for this route.
Compare the two tourist routes
Ordinary tourist visa
- May suit a trip requiring a route outside e-visa limits
- The handling office determines filing requirements
- A tourist confirmation may be required
- Current service terms are shown before payment
- The competent authority decides the visa
Data source: electronic-visa.kdmid.ru — Official portal of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Last verified: September 2026.
Insurance
Medical insurance valid in Russia is required for the full stay unless an exemption applies by reciprocity.
Filing office
Confirm the current document list, appointment process and authority fees with the office handling the application.
Official sources
Check the payable e-visa amount and entry checkpoints on the live MFA portal before submission and travel.
Frequently asked questions
Can French citizens use the Russian unified e-visa?
Yes. France is on the official eligibility list. The e-visa is single entry, valid for 120 days and permits a stay of up to 30 days.
Does the Russian e-visa require an invitation?
No. An invitation is not required for the unified e-visa.
When should a French citizen apply for the e-visa?
Submit between 86 and 4 days before planned entry.
When is a tourist confirmation relevant?
It is relevant to the ordinary tourist-visa route when required by the office handling the application, not to the unified e-visa.
Where are current fees and entry checkpoints listed?
The official MFA portal publishes the current payable amount and the live checkpoint registry.