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Russia visa for Irish citizens

e-Visa up to 30 days

Irish citizens need a visa for Russia, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 30 days.

Maximum stay
30 days
Where to apply
2 missions

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at ireland.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

Apply on Unified e-visa (MFA of Russia)

All visa types for Russia

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 Ireland

All missions of Russia in Ireland

Russia has 2 missions in Ireland, with its embassy in Dublin. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Limerick.

Russian citizens travelling to Ireland

RussiaIreland Visa required Ireland 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 Ireland 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 Irish citizens can stay in Russia

Irish citizens may stay in Russia for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Russia.

How Irish citizens apply

The e-Visa for Russia is applied for online on its official government portal; Irish citizens carry the approval when they travel.

Russia’s neighbours for Irish citizens

Georgia, China, Belarus, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Poland, Estonia, Lithuania, Finland, Mongolia and Norway admit Irish citizens visa-free. North Korea requires Irish citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Russian citizens travelling to Ireland

Russian citizens need a visa for Ireland, obtained before travel.

Frequently asked questions

Do Irish citizens need a visa for Russia?

Irish citizens need a visa for Russia, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 30 days.

How long can Irish citizens stay in Russia?

Irish citizens can stay in Russia for up to 30 days with an e-Visa.

Where is the Russian embassy in Ireland?

The Russian embassy in Ireland is in Dublin.

Do Russian citizens need a visa for Ireland?

Russian citizens need a visa for Ireland, obtained before travel.

Can Irish citizens enter Russia visa-free?

No; Irish 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.