Things to note when applying for an e-visa for tourism in Russia.

The processing time for an electronic visa application to Russia (evisa) will be no more than 4 days from the date of submission.

In response to a reader's question about obtaining an e-visa to Russia, a representative from a Hanoi-based travel company that provides visa services for Vietnamese citizens offered detailed instructions. Additionally, travelers can find more information on the website of the Consular Department of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs .

From August 1st, Vietnamese citizens are among those from over 50 countries and territories eligible for e-visas to enter Russia. The difference between e-visas and traditional visas is that they do not require an invitation letter, hotel reservation confirmation, proof of financial means, or any other documents related to the purpose of the visit to Russia. The procedure is simpler, and the processing time is shorter.

Evisa for Russia applies to personal or business visits, tourism, as well as participation in scientific, cultural, socio -political , economic, sporting events and similar activities. If the purpose of your trip is different, you must apply to a Russian diplomatic or consular mission for a regular visa.

The Evisa allows a single entry. It is valid for 60 days from the date of issue. The permitted length of stay in Russia is no more than 16 days from the date of entry.

Things to note when applying for an e-visa for tourism in Russia. — Screenshot **of the Russian visa application interface.**

To apply for an e-visa, you need to access the website https://evisa.kdmid.ru or the MFAmobile app, register a personal account, and follow the instructions. You will need to complete the application form, providing personal information, a portrait photo, passport details, employment information, etc. After completing the e-visa application form, the system will provide a summary of the information entered. Please ensure all information is correct before proceeding to the payment step, as you cannot edit the information afterward.

Applications can be submitted no earlier than 40 days and no later than 4 days before the expected date of entry into Russia.

Visa fees are paid on the website or through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs ' mobile application using international payment systems (Visa, MasterCard, etc.). The payment is non-refundable regardless of the visa outcome. No consular fee is charged for electronic visa applications for children under 6 years old. Currently, the e-visa fee is 40 USD per passport.

The visa application process will be completed within a maximum of four days of submission. Processing and issuance of the visa are handled by the Russian diplomatic or consular mission. If any information is incorrect during processing, the application will be returned for correction and must be updated within a maximum of two days thereafter. Your personal account will be used for corrections. Processing will only resume after the corrected application is complete.

Other notes:

- Passports must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of visa application.

If you are traveling with minors, you must apply for a separate visa for each child.

- To register for e-visa, you must have a personal account on the MFAmobile website or app.

- Portrait photos in JPEG format

- Have an international payment card to pay the visa fee.

- You can track the status of your visa application in your personal account on the website or app.

- Russian eVisas are issued as PDF files, not as stickers on passports.

According to vnexpress.net

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