Russia Visa and Travel News
The release of French cyclist Sofiane Sehili, who was detained in Russia’s Far East for “illegal border crossing,” highlights an often-overlooked detail: the electronic visa (e-Visa) does not allow entry into Russia through every border checkpoint. A timely reminder for travelers drawn to this otherwise simplified entry option.
Starting August 23, 2025, the validity of the electronic visa (e-Visa) for Russia will increase from 60 to 120 days, while the maximum length of … Read more
Russia is modernizing its border controls: starting June 30, 2025, all foreign nationals eligible for visa-free entry will be required to obtain an electronic travel … Read more
Less than two years after launching the service for visitors from 64 countries, Russia has announced that it has passed the one million mark for … Read more
Russia is preparing to modify its legislative framework for electronic visa. “In the near future”, its validity will be increased from 60 to 120 days, … Read more
Russia today announced the expansion of the list of checkpoints accessible to international travelers with an electronic visa (e-Visa). The Russian government has just added … Read more
Since January 11, 2025, Russia and Belarus have mutually recognized each other’s visas, allowing foreign travelers to move freely between the two countries on a … Read more
Citizens of 11 new countries will soon be able to travel to Russia with an e-Visa, whose validity may soon be extended. Over the weekend, … Read more
From December 1, Russia will collect biometric data of its international visitors at Moscow airports. Starting from 1 December 2024, Russia will begin an experimental … Read more
Belarus and Russia expect the agreement on mutual recognition of visas to be operational by the end of the year. The Belarusian authorities announce that … Read more
The electronic visa (e-Visa) for Russia will soon be extended to a new category of travelers, according to a recent directive from Vladimir Putin. Currently, … Read more
Visa on arrival, very long-stay multiple-entry visas, lower prices and extended validity and length of stay for e-Visa, visa exemption for cruise tourists… Russia is … Read more
