Russia New e-visa Policy 2023

Russia sets up an e-visa system for e-visas for a short stay and single entry to foreign nationals
According to Russian media, the electronic visa was introduced by the Russian authorities in 2017  However, the launch date in 2023 has not been announced yet.

the launch date will be announced keeping in view the status of the covid-19

earlier foreigners coming to Russia on e-visa were allowed to travel to only a few regions of Russia but now foreigners with e-visa will be allowed to travel across the country.

Which Countries Are Eligible For E-Visa In Russia?

the list of countries in which citizens are allowed to apply for e-visa is approved by the Russian Government it incudes

1.  Andora
2. Austria
3. Bahrain
4. Belgium
5. china
6. Croatia
7. Cyprus
8. Czech republic
9. Dem. people of Korea
10. Denmark
11. Estonia
12. Finland
13. France
14. Germany
15. Greece
16. Hungry
17. Iceland
18. India
19. Indonesia
20. Iran
21. Ireland
22. Italy
23. Japan
24. Kuwait
25. Latvia
26. Liechtenstein
27. Lithuania
28. Luxemburg
29. Malaysia
30. Malta
31. Mexico
32. -Monaco
33. The Netherland
34. North Macedonia
35. Norway
36. Oman
37. The Philippians
38. Poland
39. Portugal
40. Romania
41. San Marino
42. Saudi Arabia
43. Serbia
44. Singapore
45. Slovakia
46. Slovenia
47. Spain
48. Sweden
49. Switzerland
50. Turkey
51. The Vatican  and two more

Applying

To apply for an e-visa applicants will have to pay 40 bucks for their photographs, a scanned copy of their passport, and a fee, after which the visa will be issued in four days and will be valid for the next 60 days