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When this guidance applies
This guidance concerns a national passport, a qualifying short visit and travel without Russian citizenship or a special status. Work, study, residence, unusual documents and a transit-only journey require a separate assessment.
Last checked 26 September 2026. Unified e-visa application guide · Unified e-visa questions and answers
Start with the route
For eligibility and the shared route conditions, read the unified e-visa overview.
Keep three dates separate
Earliest submission. The portal accepts applications no earlier than 86 days before intended entry.
Latest submission. Its stated limit is 4 days before intended entry. The FAQ’s submission-day rule means that this short window must not be treated as an assurance that last-minute travel will work. Apply with time to correct errors.
Decision timing. Weekends and holidays are part of a calendar-day interval. Check the official personal account for correction requests and count again from resubmission when required.
Travel decision. A saved draft, a payment or an application status is not a visa grant. Read the resulting decision before treating the application as successful. If the stated processing period has passed, follow the official FAQ’s support instructions; do not post passport details in a public comment or send them to this website.
Last checked 26 September 2026. Unified e-visa application guide · Unified e-visa questions and answers
Before you continue
Review your passport, dates and the insurance conditions. Work or study plans need a separate route; no application or insurance purchase is offered on this page.
Official sources
About this guidance
Russian Visa Guide is an independent information service, not a Russian government website. We do not guarantee a visa, entry or a decision date.
Questions this guide answers
Not sure this guidance applies?
Check the passport, purpose, travel document, dates and stay before choosing a visa or insurance product.
The route checker is not published in this release. Use the official sources on this page before choosing a route.