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🇮🇳 Does an Indian need a visa for Russia 🇷🇺?

e-Visa

Yes, online (e-Visa). Indian passport holders need a visa for Russia, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.

Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for Indian citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Russia or its official government website before you travel.

⚠ U.S. State Department travel advisory for Russia: Level 4: Do Not Travel (updated 29 December 2025). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.

What this means for your trip

An e-Visa is applied for on the destination's official government website. You upload your passport scan and photo, pay online and receive an approval letter by email.

Apply well before departure and print the approval; use only the official portal, as many look-alike sites charge extra.

Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.

Russia at a glance

Capital: Moscow · Currency: Russian ruble (RUB, ₽) · Official languages: Russian · Calling code: +7

Plugs and voltage

Some of your plugs fit (C); for type D, M plugs bring a travel adapter for Russia's sockets (C, F). Mains voltage differs (Russia: 220 V; India: 230 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100–240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.

More about entering Russia →

Your embassy in Russia

If your passport is lost or stolen, or you need help in an emergency in Russia, contact the embassy of India:

Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.

The other way round

🇷🇺 Russian passport holders visiting India: Russian passport holders need a visa for India, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.

The Indian passport at a glance

26visa-free
4ETA
23visa on arrival
53e-Visa
92visa required

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Questions

Do Indian citizens need a visa for Russia?

Indian passport holders need a visa for Russia, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.

Does a Russian need a visa for India?

Russian passport holders need a visa for India, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.