Verified · Jul 2026
Who can get a Russian e-visa? Cost, rules, how to apply
Facts on this page re-checked against the official e-visa site July 17, 2026.
The Russian e-visa costs $52, takes about 4 calendar days to process, and covers a single 30-day stay for roughly 64 nationalities — mostly the EU plus others. Apply directly on the official site; skip any agency charging more.
Fee: $52 · Processing: 4 calendar days (weekends included) · Stay: up to 30 days, single entry · Visa validity: 120 days from issue
Apply window: no earlier than 86 days, no later than 4 days before entry · Children under 6: fee exempt
Insurance: medical insurance valid in Russia for the entire stay is an official requirement.
Apply window: no earlier than 86 days, no later than 4 days before entry · Children under 6: fee exempt
Insurance: medical insurance valid in Russia for the entire stay is an official requirement.
64 nationalities qualify — most of the EU plus others (for example Mexico). The US, UK, Canada, Australia and New Zealand are excluded and use the consulate route instead. Full current list on the official government site →
Timeline, counted back from your flight
- D−12: apply on the official site (evisa.kdmid.ru), $52.
- D−7: approval arrives, usually within 4 calendar days — now buy flights.
- D−3: pocket kit — insurance proof, eSIM, VPN, cash.
What trips people up
- Paying a third-party "agency" 2–3x the price — the official site is $52 and simple.
- Applying outside the window: no earlier than 86 days, no later than 4 days before entry.
- Skipping insurance — it's required even without an invitation letter.
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Verified July 17, 2026 · next review 2026-08-01 · raw data