Russia eVisa for Indian Passport Holders

Visa overview

Approx. total fee

~US$60–70≈ ₹5,790–6,760Government visa fee + our service charge; indicative

Processing time

~7 calendar days

Typical stay / validity

16 days

Visa type

eVisa / Online Visa

Entry type

Not specifiedConfirm on the official portal

Eligibility

Indian ordinary passport holdersAvailability does not guarantee approval

About the Russia visa

Russia's unified electronic visa has made it much easier for Indians to visit Moscow's Red Square, St Petersburg's palaces and canals, or Lake Baikal. The e-Visa covers tourism, business, guest visits and sporting or cultural events, and is usually ready in about 7 calendar days.

It is a single-entry visa that allows a stay of up to 16 days and is valid for 60 days from issue. You must enter and leave through a checkpoint that accepts e-Visas, which includes major airports such as Moscow and St Petersburg.

Russia visa types for Indians

Visa options, stays and fees are set by Russia immigration and can change. We confirm the current options when you enquire.

Who can apply

• You hold an Indian ordinary passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your date of arrival, with at least two blank pages.
• Your visit is short-term, such as tourism, a family visit or business meetings. Work, study and residence in Russia need a different visa.

Accommodation requirement

May be requested

Accommodation details may be required

Accommodation proof or details may be asked for during the application or at entry.

Required documents

• Passport: Clear colour scan of the bio-data page of your Indian passport, valid for at least 6 months beyond your date of arrival.
• Photograph: Recent passport-size colour photo on a plain white background, as a digital file.
• Flights: Confirmed return or onward ticket showing your dates into and out of Russia.
• Accommodation: Hotel booking, tour voucher or your host's address and contact details in Russia.
• Medical insurance: A policy valid in Russia for your whole stay. It may be checked at entry.

How to apply

Processing time

• Typical time: ~7 calendar days after a complete application is submitted
• Note: The e-Visa is usually issued within about 7 calendar days, but apply at least 10 days before you fly.
• Plan ahead: Apply at least 2–3 weeks before you fly to Russia, and earlier during peak holiday seasons.

Before you travel

• Check the Indian Ministry of External Affairs and embassy advisories for current guidance on travel to Russia, particularly regions near the Ukrainian border.
• Visa and Mastercard cards issued outside Russia do not work there. Carry enough cash, usually US dollars or euros, to exchange locally.
• Hotels register foreign guests with the migration authorities. If you stay privately, your host must register you within 7 working days.
• Enter and exit only through checkpoints listed for e-Visa holders. Check the list before booking land or sea crossings.
• Keep a printed copy of your approval and a digital copy on your phone. Airlines often check it at check-in for flights to Russia.
• Travel insurance with medical cover is strongly recommended for every trip to Russia.

Important notes

• Fees and processing times are indicative and can change.
• eVisa availability does not guarantee approval. The decision rests with the authorities of Russia.
• Requirements can change, so verify on the official immigration or visa portal before payment or travel.
• VisaAdvisory is an independent assistance service and is not affiliated with any government or embassy.