How to visit Russia from
South Korea
Where are you planning to apply for your Russian visa?
Pick the country and city where you are physically located. We'll show the Russian consulate and visa application center that serve South Korea citizens there.
Applying in Antwerp, Belgium
As a South Korea passport holder physically in Belgium, you can submit your Russian visa application at the Russian mission below or at an authorised visa application center. A standard visa requires an invitation letter.
Russian consulate
Visa application center
Authorised centers have historically accepted applications on behalf of the consulate, for an additional service fee.
How citizens of South Korea enter Russia
Citizens of South Korea enjoy visa-free entry to Russia for tourism up to the limit shown below. For longer stays or other purposes (business, work, study), you can apply for a standard visa at a Russian consulate.
Visa-free entry
Visa-free up to 60 daysHolders of an ordinary South Korea passport can travel to Russia for tourism for up to 60 days without obtaining a visa in advance. From 30 June 2025, visa-free travellers must obtain an electronic travel authorisation (RuID) before crossing the border.
Standard visa (consulate / visa center)
Invitation letter requiredFor stays longer than the visa-free period, or for business, work or study, citizens of South Korea apply for a standard visa. This requires an invitation letter (a tourist voucher or a business invitation), the application form, a passport, a photo and — for some nationalities — travel medical insurance.
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Russian visa types available to South Korea citizens
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 South Korea passport holders.
Tourism, business or events (online)
Documents required
- Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the intended date of entry
- Digital passport-style photograph
- Completed online application at evisa.kdmid.ru
- Travel medical insurance valid in Russia (recommended / required at entry)
Leisure travel & sightseeing
Documents required
- Passport valid 6+ months beyond the visa, with 2 blank pages
- Completed visa application form
- One passport-size photo
- Tourist confirmation & voucher (invitation)
- Travel medical insurance (for many nationalities)
Meetings, negotiations, contracts
Documents required
- Passport valid 6+ months with blank pages
- Completed visa application form
- One passport-size photo
- Business invitation (MFA / Telex / GUVM)
- Travel medical insurance (most nationalities)
Visiting relatives or friends
Documents required
- Passport valid 6+ months with blank pages
- Completed visa application form
- One passport-size photo
- Original private invitation issued via GUVM
- Travel medical insurance (most nationalities)
Employment in Russia
Documents required
- Passport valid 18+ months with blank pages
- Completed visa application form
- One passport-size photo
- Employer invitation + work permit reference
- Medical certificates (incl. HIV test) as required
- Travel medical insurance
Study at a Russian institution
Documents required
- Passport valid 18+ months with blank pages
- Completed visa application form
- One passport-size photo
- University invitation / admission letter
- Medical certificates (incl. HIV test) as required
- Travel medical insurance
Passing through Russia
Documents required
- Passport valid 6+ months with blank pages
- Completed visa application form
- One passport-size photo
- Confirmed onward tickets
- Visa for the destination country (if required)
Culture, sport, science, religion
Documents required
- Passport valid 6+ months with blank pages
- Completed visa application form
- One passport-size photo
- Invitation from the inviting organisation
- Travel medical insurance (most nationalities)
How to get each Russian visa from South Korea
Common questions South Korea travellers ask about each visa type — how to apply, and where to buy the visa invitation. Open a visa type for the full guide.
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Full guideHow to get your visa
- 1
Obtain an invitation letter
Get a tourist confirmation/voucher or a business invitation. This can be ordered online in minutes.
- 2
Complete the application form
Fill in the official visa application form for the consulate that serves your country of residence.
- 3
Prepare your documents
Valid passport, photo, invitation, and (for some nationalities) travel medical insurance.
- 4
Submit at a consulate or VFS center
Apply in person or by post at the Russian consulate or an authorised visa center (e.g. VFS Global).
- 5
Collect your visa
Pay the consular and service fees, then collect your passport with the visa once processed.
Russian consulates in South Korea
There are 2 Russian diplomatic missions in South Korea that handle visas. Open any city for the full address, phone, email, opening hours, jurisdiction and the visa application center that serves it.
All Russian consulates in South KoreaApplying directly at the consulate
As of today, document intake is generally handled directly by the Russian consulate that serves you. Here is how that works in practice.
Visa application centers in South Korea
Authorised visa application centers (such as VFS Global and other operators) have historically accepted Russian visa applications on behalf of the consulate, for an additional service fee.