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India visa for Russian citizens
Entry requirement
Russian citizens need a visa for India, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 30 days.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- 5 missions
- Visa guide
- India visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at indianembassy-moscow.gov.in
Which India visa?
India e-Visa (e-Tourist, e-Business, e-Medical and other sub-categories)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- e-Tourist 30 days, 1 year or 5 years (max. 180 days per calendar year for 1- and 5-year visas); e-Business up to 180 days per visit
- Processing time
- Apply at least 4 days before arrival; document re-upload requests normally arrive within 24 hours
India’s official site for the e-Visa is indianvisaonline.gov.in. Processing time, as India states it: Apply at least 4 days before arrival; document re-upload requests normally arrive within 24 hours. Longest stay on the e-Visa: e-Tourist 30 days, 1 year or 5 years (max. 180 days per calendar year for 1- and 5-year visas); e-Business up to 180 days per visit.
Indian missions in Russia
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- Consulate General of India in Saint Petersburg
5, Ulitsa Reyleeva, St. Petersburg 191123, Russian Federation, Saint Petersburg
- Consulate General of India in Kazan’
5, Moskovskaya Ulitsa, Kazan, Republic of Tatarstan, Russia 420111
- Consulate General of India in Yekaterinburg
7, Ulitsa Engelsa, Yekaterinburg, Russia 620000
- Consulate General of India in Vladivostok
46, 4th Floor, Verkhneportovaya Street, Vladivostok 690003, Russian Federation
All missions of India in Russia
India has 5 missions in Russia, with its embassy in Moscow. Consulates: Saint Petersburg, Kazan’, Yekaterinburg and Vladivostok.
Indian citizens travelling to Russia
IndiaRussia e-Visa Russia visa for citizens of India
Travel advice for India
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from Russia to India, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates India at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 15 June 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of India (updated 7 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of India (updated 14 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Russian citizens can stay in India
Russian citizens may stay in India for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to India.
How Russian citizens apply
The e-Visa for India is applied for online on its official government portal; Russian citizens carry the approval when they travel.
India’s neighbours for Russian citizens
China and Myanmar admit Russian citizens visa-free.
Indian citizens travelling to Russia
Indian citizens need a visa for Russia, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 30 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Russia and India.
Frequently asked questions
Do Russian citizens need a visa for India?
Russian citizens need a visa for India, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 30 days.
How long can Russian citizens stay in India?
Russian citizens can stay in India for up to 30 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the Indian embassy in Russia?
The Indian embassy in Russia is in Moscow; there are also consulates in Saint Petersburg, Kazan’, Yekaterinburg and Vladivostok.
Do Indian citizens need a visa for Russia?
Indian citizens need a visa for Russia, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Russian citizens enter India visa-free?
No; Russian citizens need an e-Visa for India.
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.