How Indian passport holders get a visa for Russia: visa type, government fee, processing time, maximum stay, the documents required and where to apply. Government-sourced — always verify on the official site before you travel.
Quick facts
- Visa type: Unified eVisa — apply online before travel
- Government fee: US$52 (approx ₹4,400), non-refundable if refused
- Processing time: Within 4 calendar days from submission
- Maximum stay: Up to 30 days per visit (extended from 16 days in Aug 2025); eVisa valid 120 days from issue, single entry
- Interview: Not required
- Ease for Indian travellers: 78/100
Documents you'll need
- Passport biodata scan; valid 6+ months beyond intended departure
- Digital portrait photo (JPEG, white background)
- Valid email address
- Visa/MasterCard for online payment
- Hotel booking or invitation in Russia
- Travel medical insurance valid in Russia (recommended)
How & where to apply
Apply yourself on the Russian MFA Consular Department's unified eVisa portal. Russia unified eVisa portal (MFA official)
Transit & connections
Indians transiting Russian airports airside do not need a visa; landside transit or overnight at the airport requires the eVisa or a transit visa.
How Russia compares in Central Asia & the CIS
With an ease score of 78/100 this is one of the smoother applications for Indians. Russia uses an online e-visa for Indian passport holders — no embassy visit is needed at application time.
| Country | Visa type | Government fee | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇷🇺 Russia | Unified eVisa — apply online before travel | US$52 (approx ₹4,400), non-refundable if refused | Within 4 calendar days from submission |
| 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan | Visa-free — 14 days | No government visa fee | Stamped on arrival at immigration |
| 🇺🇿 Uzbekistan | eVisa — apply online before travel | US$20 single-entry / US$35 double-entry / US$50 multiple-entry (approx ₹1,700 / ₹2,950 / ₹4,200) | Usually 2–3 working days; apply at least 3 working days before travel |
| 🇦🇿 Azerbaijan | ASAN eVisa — apply online before travel | US$25 standard (₹2,100) / US$60 urgent (₹5,000) — both include US$5 service fee | 3 working days standard; 3 hours urgent |
| 🇬🇪 Georgia | Sticker visa — or visa-free if you hold US/UK/Schengen visa | Approx US$25–US$80 depending on entries/duration; long-stay categories higher | Around 10 working days from a complete submission |
| 🇦🇲 Armenia | eVisa — apply online (or visa-free for Indians with US/EU/Schengen/GCC residence permit, until 1 July 2026) | 21-day eVisa USD 8 (~₹670). 120-day eVisa USD 38 (~₹3,200). Visa-free entry under the residence-permit concession is free. | 3 business days from the next business day after submission. |
| 🇰🇬 Kyrgyzstan | eVisa — apply online (new Sapar system: 24-hour processing) | USD 30 (~₹2,500) single-entry tourist eVisa. | 24 hours under the new Sapar visa system (effective 22 January 2025). Older standard track: 3 business days. |
Fees and processing times are indicative and change with exchange rates and season — always confirm on each country's official source before applying.
Good to know
India was added to the unified eVisa list on 1 Aug 2023. Submit no earlier than 40 days and no later than 4 days before arrival. Despite Ukraine sanctions, the portal remains operational for Indians; payments use approved processors. Visa rules change often — confirm on the official government source: https://evisa.kdmid.ru/
Frequently asked questions
Do Indians need a visa for Russia?
Unified eVisa — apply online before travel. India was added to the unified eVisa list on 1 Aug 2023. Submit no earlier than 40 days and no later than 4 days before arrival. Despite Ukraine sanctions, the portal remains operational for Indians; payments use approved processors.
What documents do Indians need for a Russia visa?
Passport biodata scan; valid 6+ months beyond intended departure; Digital portrait photo (JPEG, white background); Valid email address; Visa/MasterCard for online payment; Hotel booking or invitation in Russia; Travel medical insurance valid in Russia (recommended)
How long does a Russia visa take and what does it cost?
Processing: Within 4 calendar days from submission. Government fee: US$52 (approx ₹4,400), non-refundable if refused. Maximum stay: Up to 30 days per visit (extended from 16 days in Aug 2025); eVisa valid 120 days from issue, single entry.
How do Indians apply for a Russia visa?
Apply yourself on the Russian MFA Consular Department's unified eVisa portal. Official source: https://evisa.kdmid.ru/
Is a Russia visa hard to get for Indian citizens?
With an ease score of 78/100 this is one of the smoother applications for Indians. No interview is normally required.
Can Indians get a Russia visa online or on arrival?
Russia uses an online e-visa for Indian passport holders — no embassy visit is needed at application time.
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