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Russia visa for Indian citizens
Entry requirement
Indian 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
- 5 missions
- Visa guide
- Russia visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at india.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 India
- Embassy of Russia in New Delhi
Shanti Path, 110021 New Delhi
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- Consulate General of Russia in Chennai
Santhome High Road 33, 600004 Chennai
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All missions of Russia in India
Russia has 5 missions in India, with its embassy in New Delhi. Consulates: Chennai, Kolkata and Mumbai.
Russian citizens travelling to India
RussiaIndia e-Visa India 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.
Before travelling from India 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 Indian citizens can stay in Russia
Indian citizens may stay in Russia for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Russia.
How Indian citizens apply
The e-Visa for Russia is applied for online on its official government portal; Indian citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Russia’s neighbours for Indian citizens
Kazakhstan admits Indian citizens visa-free. Georgia, China, Belarus, Latvia, Poland, Estonia, Lithuania, Finland, Norway and North Korea require Indian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Russian citizens travelling to India
Russian citizens need a visa for India, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 30 days. The rule is the same in both directions between India and Russia.
Frequently asked questions
Do Indian citizens need a visa for Russia?
Indian citizens need an e-Visa for Russia, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 30 days.
How long can Indian citizens stay in Russia?
Indian citizens can stay in Russia for up to 30 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the Russian embassy in India?
The Russian embassy in India is in New Delhi; there are also consulates in Chennai, Kolkata and Mumbai.
Do Russian citizens need a visa for India?
Russian citizens need a visa for India, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Indian citizens enter Russia visa-free?
No; Indian 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.