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Russia visa for French citizens
Entry requirement
French citizens need an e-Visa for Russia, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 30 days.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- 7 missions
- Visa guide
- Russia visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at france.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 France
- Embassy of Russia in Paris
40-50 Boulevard Lannes, 75116 Paris
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- Consulate General of Russia in Marseille
Rue Ambroise Paré 3, Marseille
- Consular Agency of Russia in Villefranche-sur-Mer
17 bis rue de l'Eglise, 06230 Villefranche-sur-Mer
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- Honorary Consulate of Russia in Saint-Etienne
3, place de la Bourse, 69002 Lyon, Saint-Étienne
- Honorary Consulate of Russia in Lyon Today 10:00–13:00
All missions of Russia in France
Russia has 7 missions in France, with its embassy in Paris. Consulates: Strasbourg, Marseille, Villefranche-sur-Mer and Paris. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Saint-Etienne and Lyon.
Russian citizens travelling to France
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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 France 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).
Good to know
How long French citizens can stay in Russia
French citizens may stay in Russia for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Russia.
How French citizens apply
The e-Visa for Russia is applied for online on its official government portal; French citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Russia’s neighbours for French citizens
Georgia, China, Belarus, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Poland, Estonia, Lithuania, Finland, Mongolia and Norway admit French citizens visa-free. North Korea requires French citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Russian citizens travelling to France
France requires Russian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do French citizens need a visa for Russia?
French citizens need an e-Visa for Russia, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 30 days.
How long can French citizens stay in Russia?
French citizens can stay in Russia for up to 30 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the Russian embassy in France?
The Russian embassy in France is in Paris; there are also consulates in Strasbourg, Marseille, Villefranche-sur-Mer and Paris.
Do Russian citizens need a visa for France?
France requires Russian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can French citizens enter Russia visa-free?
No; French 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.