A clear path to your application
The right application channel depends on your destination and where you legally live.
Prepare your application
Apply at the Russian consular mission serving your permanent residence. Complete the MFA visa form and follow the mission’s current document and fee instructions.
Submit through the official channel
Use Russian ordinary tourist visa. Check the current instructions and total government charges before paying.
Review the decision before departure
Check the passport details, dates and entry conditions on the permission you receive.
What to prepare for your trip
Check each item as you prepare it. Labels show which documents are required, conditional, or recommended.
Your circumstances may require additional documents. Ticks track preparation, not eligibility or admission.
Practical tips for Russia
Small preparation steps to keep your travel information within reach.
Check migration registration
If your stay requires migration registration, the MFA FAQ gives a seven-working-day notification deadline and says hotels handle it for guests. Some nationality agreements allow a longer registration-free period; confirm the rule for your passport and lodging.
Russia at a glance
- Capital
- Moscow
- Currency
- RUB
- Calling code
- +7
Questions for this route
Do travelers with an ordinary passport from Egypt need a visa for Russia?
For tourism in Russia, travelers using an ordinary passport from Egypt should obtain a visa before travel. Apply at the Russian consular mission serving your permanent residence. Complete the MFA visa form and follow the mission’s current document and fee instructions.
What if I’m going to work, study or stay longer?
This guide is for a short tourist visit on an ordinary passport. It does not establish eligibility for employment, study or residence. Use the destination’s official guidance for your actual purpose.
Does my country of residence change the answer?
Passport nationality and legal residence are different. This page starts with your passport. Residence can change where you apply and which application channel is available; an existing visa or residence permit may also create an exception. Check the official eligibility guidance for your circumstances.
Official websites
Use these government websites to confirm requirements and complete any application.
Open Russian ordinary tourist visa
Apply at the Russian consular mission serving your permanent residence. Complete the MFA visa form and follow the mission’s current document and fee instructions.
Check Russia’s electronic visa guidance
Check eligible nationalities and conditions on the official consular portal.
Open the Russian visa application form
Use the official MFA form, then submit the complete application to the responsible consular mission.
About this guide
This guide covers short tourist visits on an ordinary passport. Your nationality, residence, travel document and purpose can affect the entry conditions. Check the linked official guidance before travel; the border authority decides admission and your permitted stay.
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