Visa guide · updated October 2026Do Indians need a visa for Russia?
Indian passport holders need a visa for Russia and can apply online for the unified e-visa. It costs about US$52, is valid for 120 days and allows a stay of up to 30 days. Apply between 86 and 4 days before you enter.
Russia visa options for Indians
| Option | Who it is for | Stay and validity | Official fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unified e-visa | Tourism, business and guest visits | Valid 120 days; stay of up to 30 days | About US$52 |
| Regular visa | Longer stays, work and study | Depends on the category | Set by the Embassy of Russia |
Russia visa fees
| Option | Official fee |
|---|---|
| Unified e-visa | About US$52 |
| Regular visa | Set by the Embassy of Russia |
The e-visa fee is charged in US dollars on the Russian foreign ministry’s portal, evisa.kdmid.ru, and shown before you pay.
Documents required
Official sources do not give a full list for every case; these are the documents applicants are normally asked for. Confirm the exact list when you apply.
- Passport
- Digital photo
- Passport scan
- Medical insurance valid in Russia
How to apply
Apply on evisa.kdmid.ru or the official mobile app.
Upload a photo and a scan of your passport and enter your trip details.
Pay the fee online.
Print the e-visa notification and carry it with medical insurance valid in Russia.
Processing time
Apply no later than 4 days before entry; applications open 86 days before.
Visa application centres in India
You apply online on evisa.kdmid.ru, so there is no visa application centre to visit in India.
Checked against official sources on 26 October 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
Indian passport holders need a visa for Russia and can apply online for the unified e-visa. It costs about US$52, is valid for 120 days and allows a stay of up to 30 days. Apply between 86 and 4 days before you enter.
Unified e-visa: About US$52. Regular visa: Set by the Embassy of Russia. The e-visa fee is charged in US dollars on the Russian foreign ministry’s portal, evisa.kdmid.ru, and shown before you pay.
Apply no later than 4 days before entry; applications open 86 days before.
Apply on evisa.kdmid.ru or the official mobile app. Upload a photo and a scan of your passport and enter your trip details. Pay the fee online. Print the e-visa notification and carry it with medical insurance valid in Russia.
From the official sources listed at the end of this page, checked on 26 October 2026. Visa rules and fees change, so confirm them on the official site before you apply.
Official sources
The visa facts on this page come from these official pages, checked on 26 October 2026. Rules and fees can change, so confirm them before you apply.