Russia e-Visa for Turkish Citizens

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Do Turks need a visa to visit Russia?

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e-Visa Required for Travel

Yes, a visa is required to enter the Russian Federation for holders of a Turkey passport.

If applied now, the e-visa will be ready - April 21

Source: According to the Russian Federation Embassy on April 12, 2025

Types of Russian Federation Visas Available for Turkey Citizens (1):

Unified E-visa to the Russian Federation

Entries:Single-time
Stay for:16 days
Approval rating:92%
Visa Fee:52.00 $
Government Fee:0.00 $
Service Fee:20.00 $
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Processing time: 4 calendar days

Official visa processing with the embassy

Russia travel advice for Turkish citizens

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✈️ Average Flight Time:
From Istanbul to Moscow – approximately 4 hours 30 minutes

💰 Average Ticket Price:
Round-trip fares typically range from $200 to $350

📉 Cheapest Month to Fly:

February – due to low travel demand and winter season

📈 Most Expensive Month to Fly:
July – peak summer season and high tourist traffic

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The Russian Federation entry requirements for Turk nationals visiting for tourism available at the Russian Embassy Official Portal

Required Documents for Russian Visa:

Passport and Documents

  • Valid passport (at least 6 months validity and 2 blank pages)
  • Completed visa application form
  • Passport-size photograph (white background)
  • Proof of travel insurance
  • Payment receipt (for traditional visa)

Documents by Visa Type:

  • Tourist Visa: Invitation from a registered hotel or tour operator
  • Business Visa: Official invitation from Russian company
  • Student Visa: Admission letter from Russian university
  • Work Visa: Work permit and employment contract

Source: embassy of Russia

Additional:

Health Risks

You do not need a medical certificate for travel, but if advised by your doctor to bring meds for traveler's diarrhea can be prescribed

Be sure to check that your travel insurance is up to date

Covid recommendations

Nowadays Covid mode is ended throughout the Russian Federation as much any of regions but still it is advised to be cautious with health.

Clarify Covid rules for your arrival date at the Airport

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How to Apply for a Russian Visa from Turkey

01Select passport and country of arrival

02If a e-Visa is required, you will be able to apply

03Fill in your passport details

04Pay the state fee

05Receive your official e-visa by e-mail

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Common Mistakes to Avoid

Make certain that you submit your visa application strictly in compliance with what the consulate tells and make sure all the required materials are ready prior to this.

1. Expired Passport

To be rejected with an expired passport or visa that expires within 6 months of the planned travel.

2. Application Form Mistakes

Submission of incorrect forms, especially when it comes to information on the reason for travel, duration of stay or identity etc in visa application leads to issues and delay.

3. Faulty Invitation

There are official invites in order to do a commercial, private or work visa application. The most Common Rejection to Missing or altering invitation information.

4. Incorrect Visa Dates?

Providing incorrect dates on the application vs. what you have entered for invitation or travel tickets can cause a visa rejection.

5. The Photo was not Correctly Treated

Taking wrong photo (bad size, background or facial expression) Reduces process time, can shot your application at the end.

6. Insufficient health insurance

Some visa require demonstrating a doctor plan in destination of travel, which applicants forget to plan for.

7. Document Package not submitted

Lack of original passport, old visa documents, consular fee reciept and so on might lead to Slowness or Denial.

8. Passport Problems

A burned out passport or one that is less than six months valid from the date of travel will likely result in refusal for a visa.

9. You applied for the wrong visa

DO NOT apply for the wrong visa as for example a tourist visa for business travel or even worse visa-fraud.

10. Breach of staying in the past rules

If the applicant has already been in violation of the terms of residence in Russia or experienced some problems with visas, this could influence the result.

11. With delayed submission of documents

Not submitting the application early enough leaves no time to fix incorporated errors (refusal or delay).

Frequently asked questions

Do Turkish citizens need a visa to enter Russia?

Yes. Turkish passport holders require a Visa to visit Russia But they are included in the Unified Russian e-Visa which offers online application and the opportunity to apply from your mobile.

What is the Russian e-Visa and how long is it valid for Turkish citizens?

E-Visa for Russia is single entry online visa which enables citizens of Turkey to travel to Russia for tourism, business or purposes of a humanitarian nature. It it is active for 60 days and you may stay in Russia with ovveraly of about 16 days

How do Turkish citizens apply for a Russian e-Visa?

Click here to apply completely on-line at https://evisa.kdmid.ru.

A valid passport, a digital passport-size photograph, travel insurance The process is about 10–15 minutes, and usually you will get an agreement by 4 calendar days

What documents are required for Turkish citizens to apply for a Russian e-Visa?

  • Valid Turkish passport - minimum 6 mo validity
  • One recent digital passport-size photograph
  • Proof of insurance when travelling in Russia
  • Fill out the online application form
  • The e-Visa does not require an invitation letter.

Can Turkish e-Visa holders enter Russia from any border point?

    No. Only allowed to enter and exit through border checkpoints, mostly international airports (Moscow, St. Petersburg, Sochi.. etc). List of checkpoint you can enter (eyes the travel before departure)

Can I extend the Russian e-Visa or convert it into another visa?

    No. Additionally the e-Visa cannot be extended or converted. If you want to stay longer or if you need to do more visits you need to apply for a normal visa at the Conrad in Russia.

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01.07.2025

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The application process was easy and quick. I received emails for each step and downloaded the visa from the mail in less than 4 days. Only the thing I could suggest is being sent less emails. But I got to admit a great job on your part and if I were to go to Russia in winter I would certainly do the same process

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01.11.2025

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Where to Apply in Turkey (Visa Centers & Embassy)

For further information, please visit:

Russian Visa Application Centers

For traditional sticker visas, Turkish citizens must submit their application and documents in person at an official Russian Visa Application Center (VAC) operated by IFS Global.

Official e-visa website

Self-guided way to apply for an e-visa through the Russian website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Requires knowledge of filling rules and additional documents.

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