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Europe · Moscow

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Compiled April 2026 · review scheduledA review date does not mean every rule is settled.Compiled from the official portal; a full source review is scheduled.Sources and verification

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Russia visa fees

Russia visa fees
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Fees are shown in US dollars; the official portal may charge in local currency.

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Payment, transit and practical tips

Payment
Visa/Mastercard on evisa.kdmid.ru. Some foreign-issued cards may be declined; check accepted cards before paying.
Transit
Transit visa required for most nationalities transiting Russia by land. Air transit: airside exempt for most for up to 24 hours. Russia-Ukraine context makes transit very complex for some nationalities. Source: Russian MFA.
Hotel booking
Hotel confirmation required for Russian eVisa — hotels provide confirmation numbers registered with Russian immigration. Alternatively: invitation letter (voucher) from registered Russian travel company covering full stay. Source: evisa.kdmid.ru official requirements.
Invitation letter
No invitation letter required for unified eVisa. Official evisa.kdmid.ru: "not required to submit an invitation letter." Source: evisa.kdmid.ru official. Note: sticker visa requires invitation — eVisa does not.
Ports of entry
Moscow/St.Pete/select airports — eVisa not valid at all ports

About the country

Capital
Moscow
Currency
Russian Ruble (RUB)
Language
Russian
Time zone
UTC+03:00
Calling code
+7
Population
143.8 million

Best time to visit

Summer: Moscow, St Petersburg, White Nights (Jun). Trans-Siberian: Jun-Aug. Avoid Nov-Mar (extreme cold, dark). Lake Baikal ice festival: Feb.

Frequently asked questions

Which passports can enter Russia without a visa?
Our current evidence does not confirm visa-free entry for the passports we cover. This does not establish that no exemptions exist; check the relevant passport page.
What is the official website for the Russia visa?
The official portal is evisa.kdmid.ru. Avoid sites that add service fees on top of the government fee.

Sources and verification

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