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Russia visa for Polish citizens
Entry requirement
Russia requires a visa from Polish citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 30 days.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- 4 missions
- Visa guide
- Russia visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at poland.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 Poland
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- Consulate General of Russia in Krakow
ul. Biskupia 7, 31-144 Kraków
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All missions of Russia in Poland
Russia has 4 missions in Poland, with its embassy in Warsaw. Consulates: Krakow, Gdansk and Poznan.
Russian citizens travelling to Poland
RussiaPoland Visa required Poland 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 Poland 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Polish citizens can stay in Russia
Polish citizens may stay in Russia for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Russia.
How Polish citizens apply
The e-Visa for Russia is applied for online on its official government portal; Polish citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Russia’s neighbours for Polish citizens
Georgia, China, Belarus, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania, Finland, Mongolia and Norway admit Polish citizens visa-free. North Korea requires Polish citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Russian citizens travelling to Poland
Russian citizens need a visa for Poland, obtained before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do Polish citizens need a visa for Russia?
Russia requires a visa from Polish citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 30 days.
How long can Polish citizens stay in Russia?
Polish citizens can stay in Russia for up to 30 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the Russian embassy in Poland?
The Russian embassy in Poland is in Warsaw; there are also consulates in Krakow, Gdansk and Poznan.
Do Russian citizens need a visa for Poland?
Russian citizens need a visa for Poland, obtained before travel.
Can Polish citizens enter Russia visa-free?
No; Polish 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.