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Russia: Travel warning and disruption to flights
Germany's Federal Foreign Office continues to warn against travel to Russia. Drone attacks may cause airport closures and fuel shortages.
E-visa for Russia
We clarify personally whether the electronic visa procedure suits your trip to Russia. It is available to eligible travellers and does not cover every purpose or entry route.
Online ordering is in German.
Documents and application details
Current passport and photo requirements apply to the e-visa. You receive your personal checklist with the order.
- Passport
- Valid passport; we check the requirements for your travel document separately
- Passport photo
- Digital passport photo meeting the e-visa portal requirements
- Passport copy
- Colour scan of the passport identity page
- Travel dates
- Travel dates and purpose
Your application in 3 steps
- 01
Choose a service
Choose the service you need for your trip. If you have any questions, we are happy to help.
- 02
Submit your details and documents
Enter your details and upload the required documents. We check everything and prepare your application.
- 03
Receive your e-visa
We submit your application and handle any follow-up queries. Once your documents are ready, you receive them by email and can download them from your personal order page.
Frequently asked questions: e-visa
Who is the e-visa for?
Russia's unified e-visa is applied for online. It is limited to eligible travellers, permitted purposes and designated entry routes.
Can I apply for the e-visa online?
Yes. The application is electronic. We first clarify purpose and entry route personally.
Which documents do I need for the e-visa?
Typically you need a valid passport, a digital photo, the passport identity page and details of the purpose and route. Documents are handled digitally; you do not post the original passport for an e-visa.
Partner HanseMerkur
Travel cover for your trip
Check with our partner HanseMerkur which travel cover suits your destination and the length of your trip.
- Medical cover abroad
- Trip cancellation and interruption
- Annual or long-term cover
Affiliate link: We may receive a commission if you take out a policy. You purchase the policy directly from HanseMerkur.