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Russia visa for Italian citizens
Entry requirement
Russia requires a visa from Italian citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 30 days.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- 6 missions
- Visa guide
- Russia visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at roma.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 Italy
- Embassy of Russia in Rome
00185 Via Gaeta 5, Roma, Italia, Rome
- Consulate General of Russia in Palermo
Viale Orfeo 18, 90149 Palermo
- Consulate General of Russia in Milan
Via Sant'Aquilino 3, 20148 Milano
- Consulate General of Russia in Genoa
Via Ghirardelli Pescetto 16, 16147 Genoa
- Consulate of Russia in Rome
Via Nomentana 116, 00161 Roma
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All missions of Russia in Italy
Russia has 7 missions in Italy, with its embassy in Rome. Consulates: Palermo, Milan, Genoa and Rome. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Udine.
Russian citizens travelling to Italy
RussiaItaly Visa required Italy 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 Italy 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Italian citizens can stay in Russia
Italian citizens may stay in Russia for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Russia.
How Italian citizens apply
The e-Visa for Russia is applied for online on its official government portal; Italian citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Russia’s neighbours for Italian citizens
Georgia, China, Belarus, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Poland, Estonia, Lithuania, Finland, Mongolia and Norway admit Italian citizens visa-free. North Korea requires Italian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Russian citizens travelling to Italy
Russian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Italy.
Frequently asked questions
Do Italian citizens need a visa for Russia?
Russia requires a visa from Italian citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 30 days.
How long can Italian citizens stay in Russia?
Italian citizens can stay in Russia for up to 30 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the Russian embassy in Italy?
The Russian embassy in Italy is in Rome; there are also consulates in Palermo, Milan, Genoa and Rome.
Do Russian citizens need a visa for Italy?
Russian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Italy.
Can Italian citizens enter Russia visa-free?
No; Italian 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.