Russian visa guide for
Reviewed by Anna Petrova, Certified Immigration Consultant (CIC)
Last verified: 21 Sept 2026
Pick the country and city whose Russian mission is responsible for your lawful residence. Temporary physical presence alone does not establish consular jurisdiction; confirm acceptance with the mission before you submit if you hold a passport issued by Philippines.
Holders of an ordinary passport issued by Philippines can enter Russia with the unified eVisa — apply online at evisa.kdmid.ru, where the applicable fee is shown. It permits 1 entry and a stay within 30 days. The published eVisa rule does not require an invitation. Work, study, additional entries or longer stays require the appropriate regular visa.
Always verify current requirements with official sources before applying or travelling.
Philippines is one of the 65 nationalities eligible for Russia's unified e-Visa. You apply entirely online at the official MFA portal and follow its current application checklist. The published eVisa rule requires medical insurance, subject to any official exemption returned for the traveler. The published eVisa rule does not require an invitation. The eVisa currently permits 1 entry and a stay within 30 days.
Apply for the e-VisaCitizens of Philippines apply for a standard Russian visa at a consulate or an authorised visa center. The supporting document depends on the visa category. For a tourist visa, tourist acceptance confirmation from an eligible issuer; a narrow accommodation-booking alternative applies only where the official rule allows it. Other categories use their own prescribed invitation or evidence.
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Recommended route: Unified e-Visa for a qualifying short trip. Unified e-Visa for a qualifying short trip. For ordinary Philippine nationals: unified eVisa for a single entry for tourism or a private/guest visit (also business and listed event/contact purposes); valid 120 days from issue with stay not exceeding 30 days from entry. It is not for transit or purposes outside the listed scope, and entry/exit must use an authorised crossing point. Philippines is expressly on the current central MFA eVisa nationality list. The Embassy in Manila expressly says Philippine passport holders can apply for an electronic visa and directs them to the specialised MFA eVisa website.
The unified e-Visa does not require an invitation or hotel-booking confirmation. Regular tourist visa support differs: For a regular tourist visa at Manila, the category-specific support is either a tourist voucher plus a confirmation of hosting the foreign tourist issued by the receiving Russian tourist company, or a qualifying classified-hotel/accommodation booking confirmation. This is distinct from an eVisa, which requires no invitation or purpose-support document. The Manila page calls for an MVD/MFA invitation for other categories, not the ordinary tourist category.
eVisa: hold medical insurance valid in the territory of the Russian Federation for the entire duration of stay. The central rule mentions a reciprocity exception but does not identify the exempt nationalities, so do not assume an ordinary Philippine passport holder is exempt. The application FAQ says absence of insurance data in the form itself is not a refusal ground; it does not remove the obligation to hold valid insurance. The official Manila tourist-visa checklist did not publish a Philippines-specific regular-tourist insurance wording, amount, or policy format.
Yes—use the unified eVisa if the trip fits its scope; the 90-day visa-free rule is only for Philippine diplomatic/service passport holders.
No; none is required for the eVisa, though intended accommodation contact details are entered if asked.
One entry; use within 120 days of issue; stay no more than 30 days from entry, with arrival and departure counting as separate calendar days.
A qualifying machine-readable passport, its JPEG data-page image, and a compliant JPEG face photo, plus the online application and payment.
an amount that varies with the exchange rate and must be checked before payment equivalent according to the Manila Embassy, and no more than four calendar days from submission under the central portal, subject to correction/resubmission timing; neither is an exact all-in price or a travel-date guarantee.
Use it outside eVisa purpose, single-entry, stay, or authorised-crossing limits; Manila requires tourist-company voucher/hosting confirmation or a qualifying classified-hotel booking confirmation.
Use the official e-Visa portal for a qualifying short trip. Invitation support is relevant only if you need a regular visa instead.
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Russia issues the same visa categories to foreign nationals. The right one depends on the purpose of your trip. Open any visa type for the full requirements, costs and a step-by-step guide for Filipino passport holders.
Eligible tourism, business or events (online)
Leisure travel & sightseeing
Meetings, negotiations, contracts
Visiting relatives or friends
Employment in Russia
Study at a Russian institution
Passing through Russia
Culture, sport, science, religion
Common questions Philippines travellers ask about each visa type — how to apply and which category-specific supporting documents are required. Open a visa type for the full guide.
Filipino citizens can apply for the Russian unified eVisa. Apply online at evisa.kdmid.ru; the current published limits are 120 days from issue, up to 30 days, and 1 entry. The published eVisa rule does not require an invitation.
The unified e-visa is intended for eligible short online trips. Published validity guidance: 120 days from issue.
To get a Russian tourist visa, Filipino citizens prepare the category-specific supporting document, complete the official application form, then submit the passport, photo and documents at the Russian consulate or authorised visa centre that serves Philippines.
A tourist acceptance confirmation and voucher can be issued by a registered Russian tour operator and ordered online. Eligible nationalities may instead use a qualifying accommodation-booking confirmation; verify the correct route with the responsible mission.
The tourist visa is intended for tourists & sightseeing. Its validity is stated on the issued visa.
To get a Russian business visa, Filipino citizens prepare the category-specific supporting document, complete the official application form, then submit the passport, photo and documents at the Russian consulate or authorised visa centre that serves Philippines.
A business invitation is issued through a qualifying Russian organisation or the relevant government procedure. Commercial service availability depends on citizenship and is shown only on supported country pages; otherwise contact the competent Russian mission.
The business visa is intended for business travellers. Its validity is stated on the issued visa.
To get a Russian private visa, Filipino citizens prepare the category-specific supporting document, complete the official application form, then submit the passport, photo and documents at the Russian consulate or authorised visa centre that serves Philippines.
A private invitation is arranged by your Russian host (a citizen or resident) through their local GUVM office. Confirm the current processing time with the responsible Russian mission. It is not available through the tourist invitation order form.
The private visa is intended for visiting family & friends. Its validity is stated on the issued visa.
To get a Russian work visa, Filipino citizens prepare the category-specific supporting document, complete the official application form, then submit the passport, photo and documents at the Russian consulate or authorised visa centre that serves Philippines.
The invitation for a work visa is arranged by your Russian employer through the official government route accepted by the responsible mission. It is not something you buy online yourself.
The work visa is intended for employees in Russia. Its validity is stated on the issued visa.
To get a Russian student visa, Filipino citizens prepare the category-specific supporting document, complete the official application form, then submit the passport, photo and documents at the Russian consulate or authorised visa centre that serves Philippines.
Use the official study invitation route accepted by the responsible Russian mission after admission. You do not buy it from a tourist invitation service.
The student visa is intended for students. Its validity is stated on the issued visa.
To get a Russian transit visa, Filipino citizens prepare the category-specific supporting document, complete the official application form, then submit the passport, photo and documents at the Russian consulate or authorised visa centre that serves Philippines.
A transit visa does not use an invitation. Instead you show proof of onward travel (tickets for the whole itinerary) and, where required, a visa for your destination country.
The transit visa is intended for travellers in transit. Published validity guidance: Verify with the responsible Russian mission.
To get a Russian humanitarian visa, Filipino citizens prepare the category-specific supporting document, complete the official application form, then submit the passport, photo and documents at the Russian consulate or authorised visa centre that serves Philippines.
Use the humanitarian supporting-document route accepted by the responsible Russian mission; it may involve an MIA invitation, MFA invitation or MFA decision. Confirm the exact route before applying.
The humanitarian visa is intended for culture, sport, science. Published validity guidance: Varies.
Confirm your nationality is on the current 65-state eVisa list. If not, use the checker to determine your visa-free or regular-visa route.
Submit the application on the official MFA portal between 86 and 4 days before expected entry.
The official portal displays the current fee and exemptions. The published eVisa rule does not require an invitation.
The official processing period is no more than 4 calendar days. Download the decision from your account and keep a printable or mobile copy.
Enter through an approved checkpoint. The eVisa is valid for 120 days from issue and permits 1 entry, with a stay of up to 30 days.
There is one Russian diplomatic mission in Philippines that handles visas. Open its page for the full address, phone, email, opening hours, jurisdiction and the visa application center that serves it.
All Russian consulates in PhilippinesAs of today, document intake is generally handled directly by the Russian consulate that serves you. Here is how that works in practice.
Direct submission means you lodge your visa application with the Russian consulate itself rather than through an intermediary. Prepare the documents listed by that mission for your category, including the applicable category-specific supporting document, book an appointment where required, submit the file and fee, then collect the passport after a decision. The consulate that serves your district in Philippines is the responsible office.
Submission channels and personal-appearance requirements are set by each Russian mission and may differ by visa category. Do not assume that representative or postal filing is available; confirm the current rule for Philippines on the responsible mission's official website before preparing or sending documents.
Some consulates work strictly by appointment booked through their online system, others accept walk-ins during fixed reception hours. Because appointment slots can fill up well in advance, plan early and confirm the booking procedure on the consulate's official page.
Ordinary-passport holders from Philippines are eligible for the Russian unified eVisa under the current published rules. Use the traveler checker for purpose, dates and entry-count validation.
Apply on the official Russian MFA portal no earlier than 86 days and no later than 4 days before expected entry. The published maximum processing period is 4 calendar days.
The current published eVisa rule does not require an invitation. A regular visa uses category-specific supporting documents.
The applicable e‑Visa fee is displayed during the application on the official Russian MFA portal. Fees for a regular consular visa depend on nationality, visa type and the responsible Russian mission.
Russian diplomatic missions listed for Philippines: Manila. Verify current jurisdiction and opening hours on the mission's official MFA website.
Published eVisa timing and official verification guidance for Philippines passport holders.
| Visa type | Processing time | Approximate cost |
|---|---|---|
| Unified eVisa | No more than 4 calendar days | Fee shown on the official MFA portal |
| Tourist visa | Verify with the responsible Russian mission | Official fee plus any separate service/support charge |
| Business visa | Verify with the responsible Russian mission | Official fee plus any separate service/support charge |
Sources: Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (mid.ru), e-Visa portal (evisa.kdmid.ru). Regular-visa processing and fees depend on nationality, category and the responsible mission; verify them before applying.
