Russia Launches Unified E-visa for Citizens of 55 Countries

Russia opened the electronic visa (e-visa) facility to facilitate travel to Moscow for citizens of 55 countries.

This step aims to boost tourist, commercial, and humanitarian visits in Russia. Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait, and Bahrain are also included on the list.

Valid for 60 days, the electronic visas allow foreign citizens to stay in the Russian Federation for a period of no more than 16 days from the day of entry into its territory.

Evgeny Kozlov, Chairman of the Moscow City Tourism Committee, said: "To make the stay of guests from Middle East countries as comfortable as possible, Moscow is actively working on the improvement of infrastructure for international travelers.”

“We also have close cooperation with Middle Eastern companies in the field of tourism, which allows us to expand our tourist offer and tailor it to the needs of our guests," Kozlov added.

The visa application process takes four days and is based on an application submitted through the electronic visa portal or the mobile app.

This type of travel document is valid for entry into Russia by air, road, and water transport, as well as without using transportation via 92 border points equipped to verify electronic visas.