🇳🇿Official Guide for New Zealand Citizens

How to Get a Russian Visa in New Zealand

Everything New Zealanders need to know about Russian E-Visas, traditional visas, requirements, costs, and getting your mandatory invitation letter.

Quick Answer for New Zealanders

Yes, New Zealand citizens need a visa to visit Russia. Good news: New Zealand is eligible for the Russian E-Visa, which is the fastest and easiest option for trips up to 16 days. For longer stays, you must apply for a traditional paper visa at the Russian Embassy in Wellington, which requires an official Invitation Letter and mandatory travel insurance.

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E-Visa vs Traditional Visa

New Zealand citizens have two main options for visiting Russia. The E-Visa is highly recommended for short tourist trips, while the traditional visa is necessary for longer stays or specific travel purposes.

FeatureRussian E-VisaTraditional Visa
Maximum StayUp to 16 daysUp to 30 days (Tourist)
EntriesSingle entrySingle or Double entry
Processing Time~4 calendar days10–20 business days
Invitation LetterNot requiredRequired
Application Method100% OnlineIn-person at Embassy

Requirements for New Zealanders

If you are applying for a traditional Russian tourist visa, you must submit the following documents to the Russian Embassy in Wellington:

Original Passport

Valid for at least 6 months beyond your exit date, with at least two blank pages.

Invitation Letter

Official tourist voucher from a registered Russian tour operator.

Travel Insurance

Mandatory for New Zealanders. Must cover Russia for the entire trip duration.

Application Form

Completed online, printed, and signed, with a recent passport photo attached.

Costs & Processing Times

Traditional Visa Fees (New Zealand)

Consular Fee (Standard)NZD $120
Invitation LetterNZD $30
Travel InsuranceVaries
Estimated TotalNZD $160–$220

Processing Time

Standard processing at the Embassy in Wellington takes 10–20 business days. Express processing has limited availability. We strongly advise applying well in advance of your trip.

How to Apply from New Zealand

1

Étape 1 : Obtenir une Lettre d'Invitation

Commandez votre lettre d'invitation touristique ou d'affaires en ligne. Vous la recevrez en quelques minutes.

2

Étape 2 : Remplir le Formulaire

Complétez le formulaire de demande de visa en ligne sur le site officiel du Ministère des Affaires Étrangères de Russie.

3

Étape 3 : Rassembler les Documents

Préparez votre passeport, la lettre d'invitation, le formulaire imprimé et votre photo.

4

Étape 4 : Soumettre la Demande

Déposez votre dossier à l'Ambassade de Russie à Wellington.

5

Étape 5 : Récupérer le Visa

Une fois le traitement terminé, récupérez votre passeport avec le visa russe.

Russian Embassy in New Zealand

New Zealand citizens must submit their traditional visa applications to the Russian Embassy in Wellington.

Embassy of Russia in Wellington

Address: 57 Messines Road, Karori, Wellington 6012

Jurisdiction: All of New Zealand

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