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title: Russia visa for citizens of India
description: "Citizens of India need a visa for Russia and can apply online for an eVisa. Stay up to 16 days. Fee: $52. Processing: 4 days. Documents checklist and application steps."
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# Russia visa for citizens of India

Citizens of India need a visa for Russia and can apply online for an eVisa.

*Verified · last checked 2026-09-05. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

Application site: https://evisa.kdmid.ru

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** eVisa · Unified (tourist/business/humanitarian, 16 days)
- **How to apply:** Fully online — no office visit
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 16 days
- **Visa validity:** 30 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Processing time:** 4 days
- **Government fee:** $52
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required

## How to apply

1. **Create account on eVisa portal** — Register at evisa.kdmid.ru with your email address.
2. **Complete the online form** — Enter personal, passport, travel and itinerary details.
3. **Upload photo and passport scan** — Upload a digital photo and the passport machine-readable zone image.
4. **Pay the consular fee** — Pay USD 52 online by card; fee is non-refundable.
5. **Submit application 40–4 days before entry** — Applications must be submitted no earlier than 40 and no later than 4 days before the intended entry date.
6. **Await decision (about 4 calendar days)** — Track status in your portal account; no embassy visit or biometrics needed.
7. **Receive eVisa by email** — Print or save the eVisa confirmation to show at the border.
8. **Enter Russia at an authorized checkpoint** — Present the eVisa and passport at a designated air, sea, rail, road or pedestrian crossing.

## Documents checklist

- **Passport bio page** (Identity): Machine-readable passport valid at least 6 months beyond entry with a blank page.
- **Digital passport photo** (Identity): Recent colour photo on white background uploaded electronically.
- **Digital photo of passport machine-readable zone** (Identity): Uploaded during the online application.
- **Completed online application form** (Supporting): Filled on the official eVisa portal.
- **Hotel booking or accommodation confirmation** (Travel): Confirmed stay in Russia for the visit period.
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Evidence of departure from Russia within the permitted stay.
- **Health insurance valid in Russia** (Supporting): Policy covering the entire stay in Russia.
- **Payment card for fee** (Financial): Card to pay the consular fee online.

## Proof of funds


No specific proof of funds is required for the unified eVisa.

## Good to know

- Apply 40 to 4 days before intended entry — earlier or later submissions are not accepted.
- eVisa allows a stay of up to 16 days within its 30-day validity and cannot be extended.
- eVisa is not valid for work, study or journalism activities.
- Enter only through checkpoints authorized for eVisa holders.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Applying outside the 40–4 day window** — Submit between 40 and 4 calendar days before your entry date.
- **Passport validity under 6 months or no blank page** — Renew passport before applying if validity is short.
- **Poor-quality photo or passport scan** — Upload a clear, well-lit image meeting the portal's specifications.
- **Incomplete or inconsistent travel details** — Ensure accommodation and itinerary details match your plans.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of India need a visa for Russia?

Citizens of India need a visa for Russia and can apply online for an eVisa. Visa type: eVisa · Unified (tourist/business/humanitarian, 16 days).

### How long can citizens of India stay in Russia?

Up to 16 days.

### How much does the Russia visa cost for citizens of India?

Government fee: $52.

### How long does Russia visa processing take?

Typically 4 days.

### What documents do citizens of India need for Russia?

Passport bio page; Digital passport photo; Digital photo of passport machine-readable zone; Completed online application form; Hotel booking or accommodation confirmation; Return or onward ticket; and 2 more.

### How long must my passport be valid for Russia?

At least 6 months.

### Where do I apply?

Applications go through https://evisa.kdmid.ru. Check that you are on the government's site before you pay.

## Sources

- [Processing of an e-visa - Consular department of MFA of the Russian ...](https://evisa.kdmid.ru/)
- [Processing of an e-visa - Consular department of MFA of the Russian ...](https://evisa.kdmid.ru/Account/Login)
- [Unified e-visa - Ministry of Foreign Affairs](https://india.mid.ru/en/consular-affairs/unified_e_visa/)
- [evisa.kdmid.ru](https://evisa.kdmid.ru)

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