Europe
Russia visa
MoscowRussia has two routes and which one applies is decided by your passport nationality, not your UAE residency. Many nationalities can use the unified e-Visa - applied for online, single entry, with a 16-day stay that must begin within 60 days of issue. Nationalities that are not eligible (including US, UK and Canadian passport holders) apply for a consular sticker visa, which additionally requires a tourist invitation. We confirm which route applies to your passport before you start.
- Starting price
- From AED 485
- Typical processing
- e-Visa 4-7 working days · consular visa 7-20 working days
- Typical validity
- e-Visa: 16-day stay, single entry · consular: up to 30 days
The price is for the simplest visa type. Government fees are included.
Indicative only — actual processing time and validity are set by the issuing government and depend on your nationality, residency and travel history.
How the process works
Free eligibility check
We confirm whether your passport needs a visa at all, and whether the online route is open to it.
Document preparation
Your photo, scans and supporting papers are checked against the portal's rules before anything is filed.
Online application
Filed on the official government portal, never a lookalike site, with every answer matching your passport.
Approval and arrival
When the visa comes through, we check it against your passport and remind you of any arrival card to file before you fly.
Documents you'll usually need
- Passport valid for at least 6 months with blank pages
- UAE residence visa copy (valid at least 3 months)
- Emirates ID copy (front and back)
- Recent passport-size photo to the required specification
- Bank statements for the last 3-6 months
- Employment contract or NOC letter from your employer
- Confirmed flight and hotel reservations
- Travel medical insurance for the trip duration
Requirements vary. Russia may ask for additional documents depending on your nationality and purpose of travel. Send us your details and we'll confirm the exact list before you start.
Apply for your Russia visa
Start in a minute. Our visa desk confirms the visa type, the documents and the price before anything is submitted or paid.
Places to see in Russia
Winter ice on Lake Baikal near Olkhon Island; the lake is the deepest in the world. The Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood in St Petersburg, built where Alexander II was assassinated. A station on the Moscow Metro, a network known for its grand halls. The Grand Cascade at Peterhof, Peter the Great's palace on the Gulf of Finland. The Kul Sharif Mosque inside the Kazan Kremlin, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Tatarstan.
Common questions about Russia visas
What should I know before applying for a Russia visa from the UAE?
Russia has two routes and which one applies is decided by your passport nationality, not your UAE residency. Many nationalities can use the unified e-Visa - applied for online, single entry, with a 16-day stay that must begin within 60 days of issue. Nationalities that are not eligible (including US, UK and Canadian passport holders) apply for a consular sticker visa, which additionally requires a tourist invitation. We confirm which route applies to your passport before you start.
How long does a Russia visa take to process?
e-Visa 4-7 working days · consular visa 7-20 working days. That figure is indicative: the issuing government sets the actual processing time, and it varies with your nationality, the visa type and how busy the season is. We follow the application through to approval and tell you where it stands.
How long is a Russia visa valid for?
e-Visa: 16-day stay, single entry · consular: up to 30 days. Validity is decided by the issuing government and depends on the visa type you are granted, so it is confirmed on the visa itself rather than at application.
What documents do I need for a Russia visa from the UAE?
Most Russia applications from the UAE need: Passport valid for at least 6 months with blank pages; UAE residence visa copy (valid at least 3 months); Emirates ID copy (front and back); Recent passport-size photo to the required specification; Bank statements for the last 3-6 months; Employment contract or NOC letter from your employer; Confirmed flight and hotel reservations; Travel medical insurance for the trip duration. Requirements vary: Russia may ask for additional documents depending on your nationality and purpose of travel, so we confirm the exact list for your case before you start.
How much does a Russia visa cost from the UAE?
Our price for a Russia visa starts from AED 485, for the simplest visa type. Government fees are included. The exact figure depends on the visa type, your nationality and the processing speed you choose, so we confirm it once we know your residency and travel dates, before anything is submitted.
Guides for Russia
Written by our visa desk in Dubai, and kept current.
