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Russia visa for German citizens
Entry requirement
German 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
- 4 missions
- Visa guide
- Russia visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at germany.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 Germany
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- Honorary Consulate of Russia in Nuremberg
90439 Nürnberg, Schwabacher Straße 108, Nuremberg
All missions of Russia in Germany
Russia has 4 missions in Germany, with its embassy in Berlin. Consulates: Bielefeld and Berlin. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Nuremberg.
Russian citizens travelling to Germany
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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 Germany 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).
Good to know
How long German citizens can stay in Russia
German citizens may stay in Russia for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Russia.
How German citizens apply
The e-Visa for Russia is applied for online on its official government portal; German citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Russia’s neighbours for German citizens
Georgia, China, Belarus, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Poland, Estonia, Lithuania, Finland, Mongolia and Norway admit German citizens visa-free. North Korea requires German citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Russian citizens travelling to Germany
Russian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Germany.
Frequently asked questions
Do German citizens need a visa for Russia?
German citizens need an e-Visa for Russia, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 30 days.
How long can German citizens stay in Russia?
German citizens can stay in Russia for up to 30 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the Russian embassy in Germany?
The Russian embassy in Germany is in Berlin; there are also consulates in Bielefeld and Berlin.
Do Russian citizens need a visa for Germany?
Russian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Germany.
Can German citizens enter Russia visa-free?
No; German 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.