Saudi Arabia
Russia
Russia visa for Saudi citizens
Entry requirement
Saudi 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
- 2 missions
- Visa guide
- Russia visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at riyadh.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 Saudi Arabia
- Embassy of Russia in Riyadh
Saudi Arabia, Al-Wasiti str., Rahmania, bld. 13, Riyadh
- Consulate General of Russia in Jeddah
Saudi Arabia, Jeddah, Al-Hamra'a dist-2, Al-Andalus str.
All missions of Russia in Saudi Arabia
Russia has 2 missions in Saudi Arabia, with its embassy in Riyadh. Consulates: Jeddah.
Russian citizens travelling to Saudi Arabia
RussiaSaudi Arabia Visa on arrival Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi Arabia 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).
Good to know
How long Saudi citizens can stay in Russia
Saudi citizens may stay in Russia for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Russia.
How Saudi citizens apply
The e-Visa for Russia is applied for online on its official government portal; Saudi citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Russia’s neighbours for Saudi citizens
Georgia, China, Belarus, Ukraine and Kazakhstan admit Saudi citizens visa-free. Latvia, Poland, Estonia, Lithuania, Finland, Norway and North Korea require Saudi citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Russian citizens travelling to Saudi Arabia
Russian citizens receive their visa for Saudi Arabia at the border; it covers up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Saudi citizens need a visa for Russia?
Saudi citizens need an e-Visa for Russia, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 30 days.
How long can Saudi citizens stay in Russia?
Saudi citizens can stay in Russia for up to 30 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the Russian embassy in Saudi Arabia?
The Russian embassy in Saudi Arabia is in Riyadh; there is also a consulate in Jeddah.
Do Russian citizens need a visa for Saudi Arabia?
Russian citizens receive their visa for Saudi Arabia at the border; it covers up to 90 days.
Can Saudi citizens enter Russia visa-free?
No; Saudi 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.