Malaysia
Russia
Russia visa for Malaysian citizens
Entry requirement
Malaysian 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
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Russia visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at malaysia.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 Malaysia
Russia has 1 mission in Malaysia, with its embassy in Kuala Lumpur.
Russian citizens travelling to Malaysia
RussiaMalaysia Visa-free, 30 days Malaysia 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 Malaysia 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 Malaysian citizens can stay in Russia
Malaysian citizens may stay in Russia for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Russia.
How Malaysian citizens apply
The e-Visa for Russia is applied for online on its official government portal; Malaysian citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Russia’s neighbours for Malaysian citizens
Georgia, China, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Poland, Estonia, Lithuania, Finland, Mongolia, Norway and Azerbaijan admit Malaysian citizens visa-free. North Korea requires Malaysian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Russian citizens travelling to Malaysia
No visa is needed by Russian citizens for Malaysia, for stays of up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Malaysian citizens need a visa for Russia?
Malaysian citizens need an e-Visa for Russia, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 30 days.
How long can Malaysian citizens stay in Russia?
Malaysian citizens can stay in Russia for up to 30 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the Russian embassy in Malaysia?
The Russian embassy in Malaysia is in Kuala Lumpur.
Do Russian citizens need a visa for Malaysia?
No visa is needed by Russian citizens for Malaysia, for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Malaysian citizens enter Russia visa-free?
No; Malaysian 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.