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Russia visa for Egyptian citizens
Entry requirement
Egyptian citizens need a visa for Russia, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 3 missions
- Visa guide
- Russia visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at egypt.mid.ru
Which Russia visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to six months
- Processing time
- Set by the Russian mission where you apply; urgent processing costs more.
Processing time, as Russia states it: Set by the Russian mission where you apply; urgent processing costs more. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to six months.
Russian missions in Egypt
- Embassy of Russia in Cairo
Giza st. 95, Dokki, Cairo, Egypt
- Consulate General of Russia in Alexandria
9, Tag Al Ruasa str., Saba Basha, Alexandria.
- Consulate General of Russia in Hurghada
Incontinental district, across Samra Bay, Hurghada
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All missions of Russia in Egypt
Russia has 3 missions in Egypt, with its embassy in Cairo. Consulates: Alexandria and Hurghada.
Russian citizens travelling to Egypt
RussiaEgypt Visa on arrival Egypt visa for citizens of Russia
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 Egypt 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Egyptian citizens can stay in Russia
How long Egyptian citizens may stay in Russia is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Egyptian citizens apply
In Egypt, applications go to the Russian embassy in Cairo and the consulates in Alexandria and Hurghada, or to a visa centre acting for Russia; fees, documents and processing times are published by Russia.
Russia’s neighbours for Egyptian citizens
China, Belarus, Ukraine, Latvia, Poland, Estonia, Lithuania, Finland, Mongolia, Norway, Azerbaijan and North Korea require Egyptian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Russian citizens travelling to Egypt
Egypt issues Russian citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do Egyptian citizens need a visa for Russia?
Egyptian citizens need a visa for Russia, obtained before travel.
Where is the Russian embassy in Egypt?
The Russian embassy in Egypt is in Cairo; there are also consulates in Alexandria and Hurghada.
Do Russian citizens need a visa for Egypt?
Egypt issues Russian citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Can Egyptian citizens enter Russia visa-free?
No; Egyptian citizens need a visa for Russia obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.