VizaSaudi citizens can visit Russia using the official Russian eVisa — apply online in minutes, processed in 4 days, valid for 16-day stays. Here is the full step-by-step guide.
Saudi passport holders can travel to Russia using the Russian eVisa — an online application that takes minutes to complete and is processed in exactly 4 calendar days. This guide covers everything you need to know before applying.
What Is the Russian eVisa?
Russia's electronic visa (eVisa) is a single-entry permit available to citizens of 64 eligible countries, including Saudi Arabia. It is issued entirely online — no embassy visit, no paper application, no invitation letter required.
Key Facts
- ·Cost: ~$52 USD (paid online by card)
- ·Processing time: Exactly 4 calendar days
- ·Validity: 60 days from issue date (you must enter within this window)
- ·Stay duration: Up to 16 days per entry
- ·Entry type: Single entry only
- ·Purpose: Tourism, business, humanitarian, cultural visits
Step-by-Step: How to Apply
- Go to the official portal: **evisa.kdmid.ru**
- Select "Saudi Arabia" as your citizenship
- Fill in your passport details, travel dates, and purpose of visit
- Upload a digital passport photo (white background, recent)
- Enter your hotel or accommodation address in Russia
- Pay the fee by credit or debit card
- Receive your eVisa by email within 4 calendar days
Apply at least 5 days before your departure to allow a buffer.
What You Need Before Applying
- ·Valid Saudi passport (minimum 6 months validity beyond your stay)
- ·Digital passport photo meeting Russian specifications
- ·Hotel booking or confirmed accommodation address in Russia
- ·Valid credit or debit card for payment
Where Can You Enter Russia on an eVisa?
The Russian eVisa is accepted at designated ports of entry only — not all border crossings. These include major international airports such as Sheremetyevo (Moscow), Pulkovo (Saint Petersburg), Domodedovo (Moscow), and Sochi. Check the full list at evisa.kdmid.ru before booking your flights.
Popular Russian Destinations for Saudi Travelers
- ·Moscow — Red Square, the Kremlin, Bolshoi Theatre, high-end shopping
- ·Saint Petersburg — The Hermitage, the Winter Palace, beautiful canals
- ·Kazan — A Muslim-majority city with mosques, halal food, and warm cultural ties to the Arab world
- ·Sochi — Black Sea coast, beaches, mountain skiing at Krasnaya Polyana
Halal Travel in Russia
Russia has approximately 20 million Muslim citizens. Kazan in particular is an excellent choice for Arab travelers — halal restaurants and mosques are on every corner. Moscow and Saint Petersburg both have established halal dining options and mosques near the city centres.
Important Notes
- ·The eVisa is single entry — you cannot exit and re-enter Russia on the same eVisa
- ·Do not overstay — Russian immigration tracks entry and exit dates precisely
- ·Always print a copy of your eVisa to show at border control alongside your passport
- ·The eVisa does not allow you to work in Russia
Always verify current requirements at the official Russian eVisa portal (evisa.kdmid.ru) and the Russian Embassy in Riyadh before travel, as fees and policies are subject to change.
VizaHunt Editorial Team
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