Russian visa for Saudi citizens — applying in
Italy
Quick answer
A Saudi citizen in Italy 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 Italy, is only needed for work, study or longer stays.
How Saudi citizens apply for a Russian visa in Italy
Your Russian visa route is decided by your nationality (Saudi Arabia), while where you apply (Italy) 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 Italy, 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 Italy. 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 Italy.
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 Italy.
Russian visa fees & processing in Italy
| 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 Italy charge an additional service fee.
Russian consulates in Italy
Apply at the mission that serves your region. Open a city for full address, hours and contacts.
Visa application centers in Italy
Authorised centres accept applications on behalf of the Russian consulate (a service fee applies).
Viale Regina Margherita n. 302 – 00198 Roma (RM), Italy
+39 06 6935 6647, +39 388 7718279
Visit websiteNot fully extracted, but VHS operates in Milan
+39 327 7764520, +39 02 4947 0162
Visit websiteVia Dalmazia, 16/B, 00198, Rome, Italy
+39 064 5777043, +39 375 530 34 52
Visit websitevia Vincenzo Monti, 8 -20123 Milan, Italy
+39 02 3672 7332
Visit websiteVia Bartolomeo Pagano 22-24, 16167, Genoa, Italy
+39 010 099 3002
Visit websiteApplications submitted directly to Russian Consulate General in Palermo (Viale Orfeo, 18, 90149 Palermo) since Feb 5, 2021. Visa center provides info services only.
+39 091 778 46 80
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