Russian visa for Kenyan citizens — applying in
Vietnam
Quick answer
A Kenyan citizen in Vietnam does not normally need to visit a consulate — Kenya is eligible for Russia's online e-Visa (about USD 52, issued in ~4 days). A standard visa, applied for at a Russian consulate in Vietnam, is only needed for work, study or longer stays.
How Kenyan citizens apply for a Russian visa in Vietnam
Your Russian visa route is decided by your nationality (Kenya), while where you apply (Vietnam) decides which Russian consulate and visa application centre handle your file, the local service fees and the processing logistics. Below are the consulates and centres in Vietnam, the costs and the documents you will need.
Unified e-Visa (online)
As a Kenyan citizen you can skip the consulate entirely and apply for Russia's unified e-Visa online — no invitation, no consulate visit, even while you are in Vietnam. Processing takes up to 4 days and the e-Visa allows a single entry and a stay of up to 30 days.
Apply for the e-VisaStandard visa (consulate / visa center)
For work, study or stays longer than 30 days, Kenyan citizens need a standard visa, applied for at a Russian consulate or visa centre in Vietnam.
Russian visa fees & processing in Vietnam
| Visa route | Indicative fee | Processing | Invitation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unified e-Visa | ~USD 52 | Up to 4 days | Not required |
| Tourist visa | Consular fee + service fee | 4-20 business days | Tourist confirmation & voucher |
| Business visa | Consular fee + service fee | 4-20 business days | Business invitation (MFA/Telex/GUVM) |
Consular fees vary by nationality and reciprocal agreements. Visa application centres in Vietnam charge an additional service fee.
Russian consulates in Vietnam
Apply at the mission that serves your region. Open a city for full address, hours and contacts.
Visa application centers in Vietnam
Authorised centres accept applications on behalf of the Russian consulate (a service fee applies).
1st floor, Ocean Park building, 1 Dao Duy Anh street, Phuong Mai ward, Dong Da district, Hanoi, Vietnam
+842835212005
Visit website4th floor, Resco Building, 94-96 Nguyen Du street, Bennghe ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
+842835212005
Visit website5th floor, Green Plaza, 223 Tran Phu, Phuoc Ninh ward, Hai Chau district, Da Nang, Vietnam
+842835212005
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