Russia Unified e-Visa: Requirements, Fees, Documents & Application Guide

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Russia

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S$ 65 .00

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+ Government fee (paid to authorities)

e-Visa: 52 USD · Tourist visa: US$160

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Russia Unified e-Visa at a glance

Government visa fee: 52 USD
HolidaySG service fee: S$65.00
Processing time: ~4 calendar days
Maximum stay: 30 days
Visa required?: Nationals of eligible countries incl. India and Singapore
Arrival card: Migration card at entry; hotel registration

Application support from a licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014). Official government fees are paid to the authorities and are separate from our service fee.

Do you need a visa to 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. 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 Aug 2026 · HolidaySG — licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).

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Official Russia visa options

Verified from government sources · 19 Aug 2026

Online application 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.

Visa on arrival: No Online application: Yes

Unified 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.

HolidaySG assistance fee: S$65 ~~S$100~~ per applicant — official government fees above are separate. Apply now

Nationals of eligible countries incl. India and Singapore

Russia visa requirements by nationality

Top 29 passports

Passport	Requirement	Max stay	Need help?
🇸🇬Singapore	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇲🇾Malaysia	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇮🇳India	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇮🇩Indonesia	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇵🇭Philippines	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇨🇳China	Visa-free (up to 30 days)	30 days	No visa needed
🇻🇳Vietnam	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇹🇭Thailand	Visa-free (up to 30 days)	30 days	No visa needed
🇯🇵Japan	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇰🇷South Korea	Visa-free (up to 60 days)	60 days	No visa needed
🇦🇺Australia	Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇬🇧United Kingdom	Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇺🇸United States	Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇨🇦Canada	Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇩🇪Germany	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇫🇷France	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇦🇪UAE	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇵🇰Pakistan	Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇧🇩Bangladesh	Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇱🇰Sri Lanka	Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇭🇰Hong Kong	Visa-free (up to 14 days)	14 days	No visa needed
🇹🇼Taiwan	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇳🇿New Zealand	Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇸🇦Saudi Arabia	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇧🇷Brazil	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇿🇦South Africa	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇳🇬Nigeria	Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇪🇬Egypt	Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇲🇲Myanmar	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65

General travel information from the Passport Index dataset; rules can depend on passport type, residence and purpose. Not your nationality? Use the checker or confirm with the official source above.

Russia visa — frequently asked questions

Yes — Singaporeans need an e-Visa for Russia, applied for online before departure. HolidaySG can handle the application for a flat S$65 assistance fee.

Yes — Indians need an e-Visa for Russia, applied for online before departure. HolidaySG can handle the application for a flat S$65 assistance fee.

Yes — Malaysians need an e-Visa for Russia, applied for online before departure. HolidaySG can handle the application for a flat S$65 assistance fee.

Yes — Filipinos need an e-Visa for Russia, applied for online before departure. HolidaySG can handle the application for a flat S$65 assistance fee.

No visa is needed — Chinese nationals can enter Russia visa-free for up to 30 days.

The official government fee for the Unified e-Visa is 52 USD. HolidaySG's assistance fee is a separate flat S$65 per applicant (usually S$100).

Unified e-Visa: ~4 calendar days. Apply well before your travel date; we track your application until the outcome.

Typically: Passport valid 6+ months (bio page scan); Digital passport-style photo; Payment card. Exact requirements depend on your nationality — we send a personalised checklist.

Yes, but India is on Russia's unified e-visa list, so Indians can apply fully online at evisa.kdmid.ru.

US$52, paid online on the official portal.

Processing is generally about 4 calendar days.

Since 23 August 2025 it is valid 120 days from issue and permits a stay of up to 30 days (previously 60 days validity / 16 days stay).

The unified e-visa is single-entry.

The MFA Consular Department portal evisa.kdmid.ru. Beware of third-party imitation sites.

It covers tourism, business, guest visits and humanitarian (cultural, sports, scientific) purposes.

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Important: HolidaySG provides application assistance and document support. Visa approval is determined solely by the relevant authorities. We cannot guarantee approval or a specific visa validity period.