Portugal
Russia
Russia visa for Portuguese citizens
Entry requirement
Portuguese 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
- Visa guide
- Russia visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at portugal.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 Portugal
All missions of Russia in Portugal
Russia has 2 missions in Portugal, with its embassy in Lisbon. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Porto.
Russian citizens travelling to Portugal
RussiaPortugal Visa required Portugal 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.
For a trip from Portugal to Russia, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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 Portuguese citizens can stay in Russia
Portuguese citizens may stay in Russia for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Russia.
How Portuguese citizens apply
The e-Visa for Russia is applied for online on its official government portal; Portuguese citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Russia’s neighbours for Portuguese citizens
Georgia, China, Belarus, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Poland, Estonia, Lithuania, Finland, Mongolia and Norway admit Portuguese citizens visa-free. North Korea requires Portuguese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Russian citizens travelling to Portugal
Russian citizens need a visa for Portugal, obtained before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do Portuguese citizens need a visa for Russia?
Portuguese 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 Portuguese citizens stay in Russia?
Portuguese citizens can stay in Russia for up to 30 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the Russian embassy in Portugal?
The Russian embassy in Portugal is in Lisbon.
Do Russian citizens need a visa for Portugal?
Russian citizens need a visa for Portugal, obtained before travel.
Can Portuguese citizens enter Russia visa-free?
No; Portuguese 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.