Russian e-visa (unified electronic visa) for Costa Rican citizens
🇨🇷Costa RicaVisa-free
In short
Costa Ricans generally do not need a Russian e-Visa for short tourist trips, because Costa Rica currently has visa-free up to 90 days access to Russia. If you need to stay longer or travel for another purpose, you would apply for a standard visa rather than the e-Visa, as Costa Rica is not on the 64-country e-Visa list.
Costa Rica: Visa-free up to 90 days
Enter for tourism without a visa for a limited period.
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- Who it's for
- Tourists, business visitors and people attending events from one of the 64 e-Visa-eligible countries who plan a short single-entry trip of up to 30 days.
- Invitation
- Not required — this is the e-Visa's biggest advantage over standard visas.
- Validity / stay
- Valid for 120 days from issue; single entry; stay of up to 30 days.
- Entries
- Single entry.
- Indicative cost
- Consular fee approximately USD 52 (children under 6 are exempt).
Documents Costa Ricans will need
- 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)
How Costa Ricans get a Russian e-visa (unified electronic visa)
- 1
Check eligibility
Confirm your nationality is on the 64-country e-Visa list. If not, you will need a standard visa.
- 2
Apply online
Complete the application at the official MFA portal evisa.kdmid.ru with your passport details and a digital photo.
- 3
Pay the consular fee
Pay roughly USD 52. Children under 6 are exempt. No invitation, hotel booking or tickets are required.
- 4
Receive your e-Visa
Processing is up to 4 days. Download and print the approved e-Visa; you receive it by email.
- 5
Travel to Russia
Enter through an authorised checkpoint (most major airports incl. Moscow & St Petersburg). Stay up to 30 days, single entry.
Order visa invitation from $19
Need an invitation letter for a tourist or business visa? Get one online and receive it by email — no consulate visit to obtain it.
- Tourist invitations issued fast
- Accepted by all Russian consulates
- 500,000+ travellers served
FAQ — Russian e-visa (unified electronic visa) for Costa Ricans
Do Costa Ricans need a e-visa (unified electronic visa) for Russia?
No. Costa Rica is not on the e-Visa list, so Costa Ricans apply for a standard visa at a Russian consulate or visa centre instead.
How do Costa Ricans apply for a Russian e-visa (unified electronic visa)?
Costa Ricans obtain the required invitation, complete the visa application form, then submit the passport and documents at the Russian consulate or authorised visa centre that serves Costa Rica. See your Costa Rica country guide for the exact consulates and visa centres.
How much does a Russian e-visa (unified electronic visa) cost for Costa Ricans?
The e-Visa consular fee is about USD 52 regardless of nationality; children under 6 are exempt.
How long does the Russian e-Visa take?
Processing takes up to 4 calendar days. You receive the approved e-Visa by email and print it before travelling.