Starting August 23\u00a0 it is possible to obtain an electronic Russian visa to visit Russia.<\/p>\n
This type of visa is issued online by the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation.<\/p>\n
Now there is no need to stamp passport, get a voucher and reserve a room in a hotel. An electronic visa to\u00a0 Russia is issued in paper form.
\nThis type of visa cannot be requested upon arrival to Russia. You must have it issued when you go to\u00a0 Russia.<\/p>\n
E-visa peculiarities:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n * An electronic visa to Russia allows escaping the tiresome procedure of processing visa to Russia.<\/p>\n * This type of visa can be issued for the citizens of all countries within the European Union including France, Belgium, Switzerland, but not for the citizens of Great Britain.<\/p>\n * This electronic visa allows spending in Russia 16 days, it is valid within 30 days from the date of issue.<\/p>\n * This type of visa is valid only for Russia<\/p>\n * It is referred to a single-entry tourist or business electronic visa.<\/p>\n * Processing this type of visa takes 4 days (to be on the safe side keep in view 5 days). You can submit a visa application form not earlier than 20 days and not later than 5 days before the departure date.<\/p>\n * The consular fee for issuing an electronic visa to Russia is about 47 \u20ac<\/p>\n * An electronic visa allows you to arrive to\u00a0 Russia by plane, by car, by cruise liner or by train.<\/p>\n