Russia visa for Indian citizens

Embarking on your journey from India to Russia, you'll find that the e-visa offers a convenient pathway for stays up to 30 days, with options including tourist, business, and transit visas. Given Russia's vastness, most travelers will opt for flights into major hubs like Moscow or Saint Petersburg, requiring an awareness of the significant time zone difference between India and Western Russia. While the cost of the e-visa itself is reasonable, remember to factor in currency exchange for the Russian Ruble when planning your expenses.

eVisa30d stay· verified 2026-05-27
Unified e‑visa (UEV) application
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Entry requirements

Passport validity
6+ months
Blank pages
2+
Onward ticket
Required
Funds proof
Required
Health insurance
Required
Biometrics
Required

Visa options

OtherUnified e-visa
30dvalid 4mo
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OtherUnified e-visa (tourist, business, humanitarian, guest)
16dvalid 2mo
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TouristTourist Visa (up to 30 days, single entry)
30d$160valid 1mo
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TouristTourist Visa (up to 30 days, double entry)
30d$160double-entryvalid 1mo
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TouristTourist Visa (3-year multiple entry for U.S. citizens)
180d$160multiple-entryvalid 3y
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BusinessBusiness Visa (single entry, up to 3 months)
90dvalid 3mo
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BusinessBusiness Visa (double entry, up to 3 months)
90ddouble-entryvalid 3mo
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BusinessBusiness Visa (multiple entry, up to 1 year)
90dmultiple-entryvalid 1y
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FamilyPrivate (Visitor’s) Visa (up to 90 days, single entry)
90dvalid 3mo
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FamilyPrivate Visa (3‑year multiple entry for U.S. citizens and close relatives)
180dmultiple-entryvalid 3y
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StudentStudent (Educational) Visa (single entry, initial)
90dvalid 3mo
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StudentStudent (Educational) Visa (extended for full study period, multiple entry)
multiple-entry
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WorkWork Visa (standard work visa, up to 1 year)
365dmultiple-entryvalid 1y
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TransitTransit Visa (single entry, up to 72 hours)
3dvalid 3d
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TransitTransit Visa (double entry, up to 72 hours each transit)
3ddouble-entryvalid 3d
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HumanitarianHumanitarian Visa (single or double entry, up to 90 days)
90dvalid 3mo
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HumanitarianHumanitarian Visa (multiple entry, 1–3 years)
90dmultiple-entryvalid 1y
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OtherElectronic Travel Authorization (visa‑free nationals QR authorization)
90dmultiple-entryvalid 1y
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TouristVisa‑free entry for international tourists by regular ferry (up to 72 hours)
3d$0valid 3d
TouristVisa‑free entry for cruise ship passengers (up to 72 hours)
3d$0valid 3d
BusinessAPEC Business Travel Card visa‑free business entry
90d$0multiple-entryvalid 6mo

Application 40–4 days before intended entry via https://evisa.kdmid.ru/

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