Flight reservation
Optional
The e-visa portal does not ask for tickets or a flight reservation. An itinerary is still useful for planning the entry date, for airline check-in and if a border officer asks about your plans.
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Russia visa checklist for Indian applicants
Russia issues a unified e-visa online to citizens of countries on a list approved by the Russian government; confirm on the official portal that India is on the current list before you apply. The e-visa is a short, single-entry permit that needs only a passport scan, a photo and the fee. No invitation, hotel confirmation or other proof of travel purpose is required for it.
- Visa
- Unified electronic visa (e-visa)
- Visa fee
- Check the official page. The portal states that the fee is not refunded whatever the outcome.
- Processing time
- No more than 4 calendar days from submission. Applications are accepted from 86 days down to 4 days before the planned entry.
- Stay allowed
- Up to 30 days from entry, single entry, on an e-visa valid for 120 days from issue
Documents to prepare
Where to apply: Online on the Russian Foreign Ministry's e-visa portal (evisa.kdmid.ru). The Ministry's consular department decides the application. Longer or multiple-entry tourist visas are a separate, paper-based route through the Russian missions in India.
- 1
Eligibility
Your nationality must be on the Russian government's approved e-visa list; check the portal.
- 2
Passport
Machine-readable, valid for at least six months from the application date, with free pages for stamps.
- 3
Passport data page image
Digital JPEG of the page with your photo and details.
- 4
Face photograph
Digital JPEG taken in the last six months, 35x45 proportions, plain light background.
- 5
Online application form
Completed on the portal between 86 and 4 days before entry.
- 6
Fee payment
By bank card; non-refundable.
- 7
Medical insurance
Policy valid in Russia for the full stay.
- 8
Printed e-visa
Carry a copy for the airline and for border control.
Travel medical insurance: Medical insurance valid in Russia for the whole stay is required, unless your country is exempt on a reciprocal basis.
Hotel booking
Optional
The portal states that an invitation, hotel booking confirmation or other document confirming the purpose of travel is not needed for the e-visa.
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Russia visa FAQ
Does Russia ask for a flight reservation for the e-visa?
No. The e-visa portal asks for a passport image, a photo and the fee, and does not list tickets. A flight itinerary remains helpful for choosing your entry date and for airline check-in.
Do I need a hotel booking or invitation for the Russian e-visa?
No. The portal says that an invitation, a hotel booking confirmation or any other proof of the purpose of the trip is not required for the unified e-visa.
When should I apply and book for Russia?
Apply between 86 and 4 days before entry; processing takes up to 4 calendar days. Settle your flight dates first so the stay fits within 30 days.
Is insurance needed for the Russian e-visa?
Yes, in general. The portal requires medical insurance valid in Russia for the whole stay unless your country is exempt through reciprocity.
Sources and accuracy
Russian MFA e-visa portal, read November 2026; the country list and fee were not displayed on the page read. Last checked 2026-11. We are not a government body and this page is general information, not visa advice. Consulates change their lists without notice, so always confirm on the official page before you apply.
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