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Russia visa for Austrian citizens
Entry requirement
Russia requires a visa from Austrian citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 30 days.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- 3 missions
- Visa guide
- Russia visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at austria.mid.ru
Which Russia visa?
Unified electronic visa (e-visa)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 30 days from entry (arrival and departure days count as two days)
- Processing time
- No more than 4 calendar days from submission
Russia’s official site for the e-Visa is evisa.kdmid.ru. Processing time, as Russia states it: No more than 4 calendar days from submission. Longest stay on the e-Visa: Up to 30 days from entry (arrival and departure days count as two days).
Russian missions in Austria
- Embassy of Russia in Vienna
Reisnerstraße 45-47, 1030 Wien
- Consulate General of Russia in Salzburg
Burgelsteinstrasse 2, 5020 Salzburg, Osterreich
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All missions of Russia in Austria
Russia has 3 missions in Austria, with its embassy in Vienna. Consulates: Salzburg. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Bludenz.
Russian citizens travelling to Austria
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Travel advice for Russia
- US State Department Level 4: Do not travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to the whole country
- German Foreign Office Travel warning for the whole country (Reisewarnung)
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
For a trip from Austria to Russia, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Russia at Level 4, do not travel (updated 28 December 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to Russia (updated 18 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a travel warning (Reisewarnung) for Russia (updated 21 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Austrian citizens can stay in Russia
Austrian citizens may stay in Russia for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Russia.
How Austrian citizens apply
The e-Visa for Russia is applied for online on its official government portal; Austrian citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Russia’s neighbours for Austrian citizens
Georgia, China, Belarus, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Poland, Estonia, Lithuania, Finland, Mongolia and Norway admit Austrian citizens visa-free. North Korea requires Austrian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Russian citizens travelling to Austria
Russian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Austria.
Frequently asked questions
Do Austrian citizens need a visa for Russia?
Russia requires a visa from Austrian citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 30 days.
How long can Austrian citizens stay in Russia?
Austrian citizens can stay in Russia for up to 30 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the Russian embassy in Austria?
The Russian embassy in Austria is in Vienna; there is also a consulate in Salzburg.
Do Russian citizens need a visa for Austria?
Russian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Austria.
Can Austrian citizens enter Russia visa-free?
No; Austrian citizens need an e-Visa for Russia.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.