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Russia visa for Estonian citizens
Entry requirement
Russia requires a visa from Estonian citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 30 days.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- 2 missions
- Visa guide
- Russia visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at estonia.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 Estonia
- Embassy of Russia in Tallinn
Pikk 19, 10133 Tallinn
- Consular Office of Russia in Tallinn
Lai 18, 10133 Tallinn
All missions of Russia in Estonia
Russia has 2 missions in Estonia, with its embassy in Tallinn. Consulates: Tallinn.
Russian citizens travelling to Estonia
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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.
Before travelling from Estonia to Russia, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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 Estonian citizens can stay in Russia
Estonian citizens may stay in Russia for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Russia.
How Estonian citizens apply
The e-Visa for Russia is applied for online on its official government portal; Estonian citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Russia’s neighbours for Estonian citizens
Georgia, China, Belarus, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Poland, Lithuania, Finland, Mongolia and Norway admit Estonian citizens visa-free. North Korea requires Estonian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Russian citizens travelling to Estonia
Estonia requires Russian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do Estonian citizens need a visa for Russia?
Russia requires a visa from Estonian citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 30 days.
How long can Estonian citizens stay in Russia?
Estonian citizens can stay in Russia for up to 30 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the Russian embassy in Estonia?
The Russian embassy in Estonia is in Tallinn; there is also a consulate in Tallinn.
Do Russian citizens need a visa for Estonia?
Estonia requires Russian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can Estonian citizens enter Russia visa-free?
No; Estonian citizens need an e-Visa for Russia.
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.