The government of the Russian Federation has announced that a new unified e-visa program will be available for nationals of 52 countries as of January 2021, and will include the following features:
- Validity for the whole territory of Russia
- Validity for a 60-day window, allowing for a single entry and maximum stay of up to 16 days
- Entry for business, guest, and tourism purposes, as well as for participation in scientific, cultural, social-political, economic, and sporting events
- EntrEntrEntry and exit will be possible only via the border checkpoints included in an approved list from the Russian government (such as the airports of Moscow and other major Russian cities)
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Visa applications can be submitted online via the MFA of Russia website a mobile app and must be requested no later than 4 calendar days prior to the date of entry. An invitation from a host party or hotel booking will not be required. In case of refusal, the authorities are under no obligation to provide a reason or explanation. Fees are expected to be US$40 per applicant with no charge for children under 6 years of age.
The e-visa will be available for nationals of the following 52 countries as per the approved list issued by the Russian government:
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1. Austria
2. Andorra
3. Bahrain
4. Belgium
5. Bulgaria
6. The Vatican
7. Hungary
8. Germany
9. Greece
10. Denmark
11. India
12. Indonesia
13. Iran
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14. Ireland
15. Iceland
16. Spain
17. Italy
18. Cyprus
19. China (incl. Taiwan)
20. DPRK
21. Kuwait
22. Latvia
23. Lithuania
24. Liechtenstein
25. Luxembourg
26. Malaysia
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27. Malta
28. Mexico
29. Monaco
30. Netherlands
31. Norway
32. Oman
33. Poland
34. Portugal
35. Romania
36. San Marino
37. Saudi Arabia
38. North Macedonia
39. Serbia
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40. Singapore
41. Slovakia
42. Slovenia
43. Turkey
44. Philippines
45. Finland
46. France
47. Croatia
48. Czech Republic
49. Switzerland
50. Sweden
51. Estonia
52. Japan
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For further information on the Russian e-visa, please contact the Sterling Lexicon immigration team at immigration@sterlinglexicon.com.
Leanne Cottrell
As Head of Immigration with Sterling Lexicon, Leanne leads a team of specialists who are responsible for ensuring the entire immigration process is smooth and stress-free for clients, assignees and their accompanying family members. She brings over ten years of experience in strategic immigration management, planning and consultation to her role, and has cultivated invaluable knowledge and experience in processing countless global migration applications. As a trusted partner, she consults with clients on everything from policy considerations and cost or efficiency improvements, to the impact of opening offices in new locations. Leanne is a frequent presenter and author on global immigration topics and trends.
