Visitor & short-stay
Visitor & short-stay routes for Russia.
4 Russian resources in this topic
Visa routes
- Unified Electronic Visa (e-visa)Visa route
A single-entry electronic visa for short visits that nationals of eligible countries apply for entirely online, with no invitation required.
- Tourist VisaVisa route
A short-stay visa for leisure travel, supported by a tourist invitation from an authorised Russian tour operator.
- Transit VisaVisa route
A short-validity visa allowing travellers to pass through Russian territory en route to a third country.
- Visa-free Entry (CIS and bilateral agreements)Visa route
Short-stay entry without a visa for citizens of many CIS states and certain countries with bilateral visa-waiver agreements.