Russian visa for Saudi citizens — applying in
France
Quick answer
A Saudi citizen in France does not normally need to visit a consulate — Saudi Arabia 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 France, is only needed for work, study or longer stays.
How Saudi citizens apply for a Russian visa in France
Your Russian visa route is decided by your nationality (Saudi Arabia), while where you apply (France) 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 France, the costs and the documents you will need.
Unified e-Visa (online)
As a Saudi 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 France. 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-VisaVisa-free entry
Holders of an ordinary Saudi Arabia passport can travel to Russia for tourism for up to 90 days without a visa. For longer or non-tourist trips, apply for a standard visa at a Russian consulate or visa centre in France.
Standard visa (consulate / visa center)
For stays beyond the visa-free period, or for business, work or study, Saudi citizens apply for a standard visa in France.
Russian visa fees & processing in France
| 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 France charge an additional service fee.
Russian consulates in France
Apply at the mission that serves your region. Open a city for full address, hours and contacts.
Visa application centers in France
Authorised centres accept applications on behalf of the Russian consulate (a service fee applies).
39 rue du Docteur Blanche, 75016 Paris
+33 1 84 88 97 73
Visit website444 rue Paradis, 13008 Marseille
+33 1 84 88 97 73
Visit website1 rue Goethe, 67000 Strasbourg
+33 1 84 88 97 73
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