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Russia visa for Turkish citizens
Entry requirement
Turkish 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
- 5 missions
- Visa guide
- Russia visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at turkey.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
- e-Visa Maximum stay: Up to 30 days from entry (arrival and departure days count as two days)
- Tourist visa Maximum stay: Up to six months
- Business visa Maximum stay: Within the visa validity of up to one year
- Student visa Maximum stay: Visa for up to one year, extended in Russia for the duration of studies
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 Turkey
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- Consulate General of Russia in Istanbul
İstiklal Caddesi 219,221,223,225,225A, 34433 İstanbul
- Honorary Consulate of Russia in Izmir
Gazi Osman Paşa Bulvarı 9, 35210 İzmir
All missions of Russia in Turkey
Russia has 5 missions in Turkey, with its embassy in Ankara. Consulates: Antalya, Trabzon and Istanbul. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Izmir.
Russian citizens travelling to Turkey
RussiaTurkey Visa-free, 60 days Turkey 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 Turkey 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 Turkish citizens can stay in Russia
Turkish citizens may stay in Russia for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Russia.
How Turkish citizens apply
The e-Visa for Russia is applied for online on its official government portal; Turkish citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Russia’s neighbours for Turkish citizens
Georgia, Belarus, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Mongolia and Azerbaijan admit Turkish citizens visa-free. China, Latvia, Poland, Estonia, Lithuania, Finland, Norway and North Korea require Turkish citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Russian citizens travelling to Turkey
Russian citizens do not need a visa for Turkey: stays of up to 60 days are visa-free.
Frequently asked questions
Do Turkish citizens need a visa for Russia?
Turkish 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 Turkish citizens stay in Russia?
Turkish citizens can stay in Russia for up to 30 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the Russian embassy in Turkey?
The Russian embassy in Turkey is in Ankara; there are also consulates in Antalya, Trabzon and Istanbul.
Do Russian citizens need a visa for Turkey?
Russian citizens do not need a visa for Turkey: stays of up to 60 days are visa-free.
Can Turkish citizens enter Russia visa-free?
No; Turkish 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.