Russia visa at a glance
- Government visa fee
- 52 USD
- Processing time
- ~4 calendar days
- Validity
- 120 days from issue (increased from 60 days on 23 Aug 2025)
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Visa required?
- Nationals of eligible countries incl. India and Singapore
- Arrival card
- Migration card at entry; hotel registration
Do you need a visa for Russia?
Travellers from CIS states, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Peru, Venezuela, South Africa (90), Thailand (30 days visa-free 2024–), UAE, Qatar, Israel etc. can generally enter Russia without a visa. An e-Visa is available — Russia's unified E-VISA at evisa.kdmid.ru covers Indian and Singapore passport holders - US$52, single-entry, processed in ~4 calendar days. Since 23 Aug 2025 it is valid 120 days with a stay of up to 30 days.. Nationals of eligible countries incl. India and Singapore
Who does NOT need a visa
Passport holders from CIS states, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Peru, Venezuela, South Africa (90), Thailand (30 days visa-free 2024–), UAE, Qatar, Israel etc. do not require a visa for Russia for eligible short visits. Always confirm your passport type and length of stay against the official source before travelling.
Reviewed against official government sources (Consular Department, MFA of the Russian Federation) · Last verified 19 August 2026 · HolidaySG — licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).
Official Russia visa options
Verified from government sources · 19 Aug 2026Unified e-Visa
Official fee: 52 USD- Validity
- 120 days from issue (increased from 60 days on 23 Aug 2025)
- Max stay
- 30 days
- Time to approval
- ~4 calendar days
- Processing time
- ~4 calendar days
- Where to apply
- https://evisa.kdmid.ru
Who needs it: Nationals of eligible countries incl. India and Singapore
Visa-free: CIS states, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Peru, Venezuela, South Africa (90), Thailand (30 days visa-free 2024–), UAE, Qatar, Israel etc.
Required documents
- Passport valid 6+ months (bio page scan)
- Digital passport-style photo
- Payment card
Arrival card: Migration card at entry; hotel registration
Extra charges: None on official portal
Enter only via designated checkpoints. Check your government's advisory before travel; payment-card restrictions apply in Russia.
Source: Consular Department, MFA of the Russian Federation · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.
Tourist visa (embassy)
Official fee: Varies by nationality (US citizens US$160; many others US$50–100) + visa-centre fee- Validity
- Up to 30 days single/double (US: up to 3 yrs multiple)
- Max stay
- Up to 30 days
- Processing time
- 4–20 working days
- Where to apply
- Russian embassy/consulate or authorised visa centre (Singapore: Embassy of Russia) — requires tourist voucher/invitation
Who needs it: USA, UK, Canada, Australia, NZ and other non-e-visa nationals; also stays beyond 16 days.
Required documents
- Passport valid ≥6 months with blank pages
- Recent passport photo (white background)
- Confirmed return/onward flight
- Accommodation booking
- Proof of sufficient funds (bank statement)
- Tourist confirmation/voucher from Russian operator
- Visa application (kdmid.ru form)
- Photo
- Medical insurance
Arrival card: Migration card
Invitation/voucher mandatory.
Source: Consular Department, MFA of the Russian Federation · verified 16 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.
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