Russian Federation visas
Russia is currently represented with lite Visa Atlas coverage based on the official Ministry of Foreign Affairs unified eVisa service. The packet covers the unified eVisa, when a regular consular visa is required instead, and emergency eVisa extension handling through the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Broader work, study and residence coverage should be added only after a deeper review of current Interior Ministry and consular category pages, especially given sanctions, payment and consular-operation constraints.
3 routes · 2 without a sponsor · 0 lead to settlement
Official portal
Primary source
Russia MFA unified eVisa service ↗ · Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation
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Regulators of immigration advice
- Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation (MFA) — Official consular information portal and eVisa service for Russian entry visa guidance.
- Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation (MIA) — Interior ministry referenced by the MFA eVisa service for emergency eVisa extension and ordinary visa handling inside Russia.
Visa routes (3)
Unified eVisa
Official Russian MFA single-entry eVisa for eligible nationalities and approved short-stay purposes.
No sponsor needed · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 26 July 2026
Regular Consular Visa
Regular Russian visa route through a diplomatic mission or consular post when eVisa does not fit.
Sponsor required · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 31 July 2026
eVisa Emergency Extension
Emergency extension handling for Russian eVisa validity or permitted stay when departure is impossible.
No sponsor needed · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 26 July 2026
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Frequently asked questions
How many visa routes does Russian Federation have?+
We cover 3 Russian Federation visa routes in these categories: visitor and short business and general residence. Each one links to its primary government source and carries a last-reviewed date.
Which Russian Federation visas do not need an employer sponsor?+
2 of the 3 Russian Federation routes we cover can be pursued without an employer sponsor, which helps if you do not have a job offer yet. The remaining 1 are employer-sponsored.
Which Russian Federation visas lead to permanent residence?+
The Russian Federation routes we cover are temporary rather than direct settlement routes.
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