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Russia visa for Iranian citizens
Entry requirement
Russia requires a visa from Iranian citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 30 days.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- 5 missions
- Visa guide
- Russia visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at iran.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 Iran
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- Consulate General of Russia in Isfahan
11, Chahar Bagh Payin street, Masjed-e-Sofretchi, Isfahan, 8147735993
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All missions of Russia in Iran
Russia has 5 missions in Iran, with its embassy in Tehran. Consulates: Rasht, Isfahan and Tabriz.
Russian citizens travelling to Iran
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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 Iran 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 Iranian citizens can stay in Russia
Iranian citizens may stay in Russia for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Russia.
How Iranian citizens apply
The e-Visa for Russia is applied for online on its official government portal; Iranian citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Russia’s neighbours for Iranian citizens
Georgia and Kazakhstan admit Iranian citizens visa-free. China, Belarus, Ukraine, Latvia, Poland, Estonia, Lithuania, Finland, Mongolia, Norway and North Korea require Iranian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Russian citizens travelling to Iran
Russian citizens can get a visa on arrival in Iran, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Iranian citizens need a visa for Russia?
Russia requires a visa from Iranian citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 30 days.
How long can Iranian citizens stay in Russia?
Iranian citizens can stay in Russia for up to 30 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the Russian embassy in Iran?
The Russian embassy in Iran is in Tehran; there are also consulates in Rasht, Isfahan and Tabriz.
Do Russian citizens need a visa for Iran?
Russian citizens can get a visa on arrival in Iran, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Iranian citizens enter Russia visa-free?
No; Iranian 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.