Visiting Russia: Saudi citizen → Russia
Visa required — unified e-Visa or consular visa
Saudi Arabia passport holders need a visa to visit Russia. Eligible nationalities can apply for the unified e-Visa online (valid ~16 days, single entry); others apply for a consular visa. Confirm your eligibility on the official portal.
The bottom line
- Eligible nationalities apply online on the official unified e-Visa portal — upload a photo and pay online, with no embassy visit needed.
- The unified e-Visa is single entry, allowing a stay of around 16 days from entry (60-day validity), for tourism, business, guest and similar purposes.
- If your nationality is not eligible for the e-Visa, you apply for the relevant category of consular visa through a Russian mission (an invitation is usually required).
⚠️ The unified e-Visa eligibility list changes — always confirm your nationality on the official portal before you travel.
No step-by-step guide for this exact situation yet. The summary above is our rule-based guidance — deliberately conservative, and grounded in the official policy, but not a full source-checked document-and-timeline plan like our verified guides.
For the exact documents, fees and processing time, confirm on the official source →
Where you'll apply
Apply from your home country — eligible travellers apply online via the official unified e-Visa portal; others apply for a consular visa at the nearest Russian mission.
Eligibility can change — confirm your nationality on the official unified e-Visa portal →