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Russia visa for Spanish citizens
Entry requirement
Spanish 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
- 3 missions
- Visa guide
- Russia visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at spain.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 Spain
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- Consulate General of Russia in Barcelona
Avinguda Pearson, 34, Barcelona
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All missions of Russia in Spain
Russia has 3 missions in Spain, with its embassy in Madrid. Consulates: Barcelona.
Russian citizens travelling to Spain
RussiaSpain Visa required Spain 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 Spain 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 Spanish citizens can stay in Russia
Spanish citizens may stay in Russia for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Russia.
How Spanish citizens apply
The e-Visa for Russia is applied for online on its official government portal; Spanish citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Russia’s neighbours for Spanish citizens
Georgia, China, Belarus, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Poland, Estonia, Lithuania, Finland, Mongolia and Norway admit Spanish citizens visa-free. North Korea requires Spanish citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Russian citizens travelling to Spain
Spain requires Russian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do Spanish citizens need a visa for Russia?
Spanish citizens need an e-Visa for Russia, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 30 days.
How long can Spanish citizens stay in Russia?
Spanish citizens can stay in Russia for up to 30 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the Russian embassy in Spain?
The Russian embassy in Spain is in Madrid; there is also a consulate in Barcelona.
Do Russian citizens need a visa for Spain?
Spain requires Russian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can Spanish citizens enter Russia visa-free?
No; Spanish 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.