Everything you need to know about getting a Russian visa from France in 2026. Includes e-Visa eligibility, requirements, fees, and consulate locations in Paris, Strasbourg, and Marseille.
Yes, French citizens need a visa to travel to Russia. However, France is eligible for the Russian e-Visa, which is the easiest and fastest option for stays up to 16 days. For longer stays or specific purposes (like work or study), you must apply for a regular visa at the Russian Embassy in Paris or Consulates in Strasbourg and Marseille.
Great news! Citizens of France are eligible for the unified Russian e-Visa. This means you can apply entirely online without visiting the embassy or mailing your passport. The e-Visa is valid for 60 days and allows a single entry for up to 16 days for tourism, business, or private visits. Processing takes just 4 calendar days.
If you are applying for a regular (paper) Russian visa, you will need to provide the following documents:
Important for EU/Schengen citizens: The medical insurance must explicitly state that it is valid in the "Russian Federation" or "Worldwide". The policy document must show your name, validity dates matching your trip, and the insurance company's stamp/signature.
Obtain a tourist voucher or business invitation from an authorized Russian organization. This is required for regular visas.
Fill out the visa application form online at the official Ministry of Foreign Affairs website and print it.
Prepare your French passport, recent photo, medical insurance policy, and the invitation document.
Book an appointment and submit your documents at the Russian Visa Application Center or Consulate in Paris, Strasbourg, or Marseille.
Pay the consular fee (€35 for standard processing) and collect your passport with the Russian visa after 4-20 days.
You can submit your visa application at the Russian Visa Application Centers or directly at the consular sections in the following cities:
Address: 40-50 Boulevard Lannes, 75116 Paris
Phone: +33 1 45 04 05 50
Email: ambrusfrance@mid.ru
Address: 6 Place Sébastien Brant, 67000 Strasbourg
Phone: +33 3 88 36 73 15
Email: rusconsulat@wanadoo.fr
Address: 3 Avenue Ambroise-Paré, 13008 Marseille
Phone: +33 4 91 76 26 79
Email: consrusmarseille@mid.ru
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