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🇷🇺 Does a Russian need a visa for India 🇮🇳?

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.

India at a glance

Capital: New Delhi · Currency: Indian rupee (INR, ₹) · Official languages: English, Hindi, Tamil · Calling code: +91

U.S. State Department travel advisory for India: Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (updated 16 June 2025). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.

Plugs and voltage

Some of your plugs fit (C); for type F plugs bring a travel adapter for India's sockets (C, D, M). Mains voltage differs (India: 230 V; Russia: 220 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 India →

Your embassy in India

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

• Embassy of Russia, New Delhi · Shantipath, Chanakyapuri · india.mid.ru
• Consulate General of the Russian Federation in Chennai · chennai.mid.ru

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

Easier destinations near India for Russian passport holders

• 🇲🇻 Maldives — Visa-free 90 days
• 🇧🇩 Bangladesh — Visa on arrival
• 🇮🇷 Iran — Visa on arrival
• 🇳🇵 Nepal — Visa on arrival
• 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka — Visa on arrival

The other way round

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

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