From application to arrival
Prepare your information, use the official application channel and check the issued document.
Prepare your application
Apply through the official MFA account from 86 to 4 days before entry. The eVisa is single-entry; use an ordinary consular visa for other purposes or longer stays.
Submit through the official channel
Use Russian Foreign Ministry unified eVisa. 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.
Check your trip dates
Count your travel days.
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.
Costs & timing
Government charges and decision times for this route. Check the official service for your final fee.
Decision time
Up to 4 calendar days
From submission or corrected resubmission; the submission day is excluded.
A processing estimate is not a guaranteed travel date.
Permission validity
120 days
Maximum validity. Read the actual dates on your issued permission.
Validity is separate from how long you can stay on each visit.
Details that can change your plans
Use an approved eVisa border crossing
The unified eVisa is valid for both entry and exit only at listed Russian checkpoints. Check both legs of the route before booking.
Official guidanceEach child needs a separate eVisa
Submit a separate eVisa application for every accompanying minor, including a child named in a parent’s passport.
Practical tips for Russia
Small preparation steps to keep your travel information within reach.
Prepare the accommodation contact
The eVisa form asks for the intended hotel or other accommodation name, address and phone. A booking confirmation or invitation is not required for this eVisa.
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 Kenya need a visa for Russia?
For tourism in Russia, travelers using an ordinary passport from Kenya should arrange an eVisa before travel. Apply through the official MFA account from 86 to 4 days before entry. The eVisa is single-entry; use an ordinary consular visa for other purposes or longer stays. The published short-visit limit is 30 days per visit; follow any shorter period on your granted permission.
How long can I stay in Russia?
The short-visit limit is 30 days per visit. Your actual permission can be shorter; check the dates and conditions you receive.
How long does a decision take?
Up to 4 calendar days. From submission or corrected resubmission; the submission day is excluded.
How long is the authorisation valid?
120 days. This is different from the permitted length of each visit.
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.
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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