Generally, the processing time for a visit visa for Russia is within 10 working days, provided the required documentation is complete and the applicable consular fees paid.
An eVisa application can be submitted online and takes four days to process. Russia’s visas allow overseas visitors to visit certain Russian regions for short stays. The eVisa is valid in the following countries:
- Far East, for which visitors will need to apply for a Russian eVisa for the Far East regions
- Kaliningrad, for which they have to apply for eVisa for Kaliningrad
- St Petersburg and Leningrad region, for which eVisa for St Petersburg and Leningrad region is required.
- The eVisa is valid for 30 but allows a maximum of 8 days stay in the region.