Less than a month ago, Russia announced that it would allow foreign visitors from 53 countries to enter Russia with a simplified e-Visa in 2021. This is one of Russia’s many attempts to activate a tourism industry that has been hit by COVID-19 almost all 2020.
When this new kind of simplified e-visa is approved, citizens of Andorra will be able to enter the country and get a 16-day, single-entry tourist visa online. In fact, Russia could potentially change the e-visa application to allow multiple entries and extend their limits of validity to one or five years along the way.
In the meantime, if you need to travel to Russia for the fall, you can still apply for a Saint Petersburg eVisa, a Far East (Vladivostok) eVisa, a Kaliningrad eVisa an even request a Tourist Invitation Letter to add to your travel documents in order to obtain a regular visa at the embassy.
How, you ask? Through iVisa.com’s friendly and secure platform from the comfort of your home, and without having to spend long waiting hours at the airport! Yes, it’s really that simple.
So, if you’re traveling to Russia to understand its rich history, famous art, architecture, and its colorful and fascinating culture, learn what you need to know to apply for your Russia eVisa by reading our FAQs below.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHAT IS AN eVISA AND WHY DO I NEED ONE TO ENTER RUSSIA?
The eVisa is an official document that will allow you to enter and travel within Saint Petersburg & Leningrad Oblast for tourist, business, or humanitarian purposes. It also enables you to stay in Saint Petersburg & Leningrad Oblast for up to . Applicants will get their visas as a landing authorization via email after filling out a simple application form with all the necessary information.
You’ll have to show this authorization to the immigration officers upon your arrival to be allowed to enter Russia.
You can request a Saint Petersburg eVisa, a Far East (Vladivostok) eVisa, or a Kaliningrad eVisa depending on where you wish to travel.
Please be advised that without any of these, you won’t be allowed in Russia.
Apply for your eVisa here.
WHAT DOCUMENTS DO I NEED TO GIVE YOU TO PROCESS MY eVISA?
You only need to submit the following documents for you to easily process your digital eVisa through iVisa.com’s highly secure platform:
- Valid Passport Scan: we need you to provide a scan of your valid passport so we can have all your personal details and contact information.
- Return Flight Ticket: please remember that this document is valid for . This means that you can only remain in the country for a short period of time on each entry, and will have to show proof of a valid return flight ticket to the immigration officers.
- Proof of Accommodation: this can be a hotel or AIRBNB reservation.
- Valid Email Address: our team of experts will send you the document directly to your email, this is why you need to provide us with a valid email address.
- Payment Method: you will be allowed to use Paypal or a valid credit or debit card to pay for the fees.
WHAT ARE THE STANDARD PROCESSING TIMES AND PRICES TO GET MY DIGITAL VISA?
We completely get why times and fees are always top concerns. The good thing is, iVisa.com has developed a fast and reliable process for you to apply for the kind of Russia eVisa that you require very easily. These are the available processing times for you to pick the one that is most fitting for your travel needs:
Saint Petersburg eVisa (Valid for 30 days with a single-entry)
- Standard Procedure Time – you’ll have your document in , and the price will be (fees included).
- Rush Procedure Time – you’ll get your document in , and the price will be (all service fees included).
- Super Rush Procedure Time – this is the fastest option there is. You will get the eVisa in , by paying .
Far East (Vladivostok) eVisa (Valid for 30 days with a single-entry)
- Standard Procedure Time – you’ll have your document in , and the price will be (fees included).
- Rush Procedure Time – you’ll receive your document in , and the price will be (all service fees included).
- Super Rush Procedure Time – this is the fastest option available. You will get the eVisa in , by paying .
Kaliningrad eVisa (Valid for 30 days with a single-entry)
- Standard Procedure Time – you’ll have your document in , and the price will be (fees included).
- Rush Procedure Time – you’ll get your document in , and the price will be (all service fees included).
- Super Rush Procedure Time – this is the fastest option available. You will get the eVisa in , by paying .
Please don’t forget that you can get in touch with us at any moment if you need help processing the kind of eVisa that you require or if you have other questions about how to submit your request.
If you already know the type of eVisa you need to apply for, you can start to process it here.
HOW EXACTLY DO I PROCESS THE eVISA?
Once you’ve applied for your documents with iVisa.com, you’ll enjoy the easiest way to process your digital visa without even getting out of the house! Additionally, iVisa.com’s platform is really safe. We can guarantee you that completing your application won’t take you longer than just a couple of minutes if you follow this step-by-step method:
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First, Fill out your application form right here. Now, choose the procedure time that is most suitable for your flying needs.
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Second please double-check the information you’ve provided by thoroughly verifying that is correct. Next, you’ll complete the online payment via Paypal or with a valid credit or debit card.
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Third, simply upload your passport scan and any other documents if it’s needed. The last thing you’ll have to do is to deliver the online form after you click on the “submit” button.
When you’ve correctly sent the form, iVisa.com’s expert review team will carefully verify your application to send the eVisa as a landing authorization directly to your email. Remember that you must show this authorization code to the immigration border control once you arrive at the airport.
HOW RELIABLE IS IVISA.COM TO PROCESS MY eVISA?
You can be sure that iVisa.com’s platform is extremely secure! Although we are not affiliated with the Russian government in any way, we are an experienced travel company with a remarkable processing team that will take care of your application incredibly well. If you would like to learn more about our services, you can read what our clients have to say about us on this page.
CAN I CONTACT YOU IF I HAVE FURTHER QUESTIONS?
Anytime! You can contact any of our super agents whenever you prefer. Our amazing customer service reps are keen to solve any of your needs 24/7. You can also get in touch with them by emailing [email protected].