Russian e-visa (unified electronic visa) for German citizens

🇩🇪Germanye-Visa eligible

In short

Yes — Germans are eligible for the Russian unified eVisa. As a German citizen you can apply online at the official MFA portal (evisa.kdmid.ru) using its current document checklist. The portal shows the applicable fee. A decision is made in no more than 4 calendar days. The current official eVisa guidance permits 1 entry. The permitted stay is up to 30 days. The current official eVisa guidance does not require an invitation.

Germany: e-Visa eligible

Apply online for the unified electronic visa — no invitation needed.

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At a glance

Who it's for
Eligible tourists, business visitors and event participants whose trip fits the current published eVisa conditions.
Invitation
No invitation under the published eVisa rule
Validity / stay
120 days from issue; Up to 30 days; 1 entry.
Entries
1 entry
Indicative cost
The applicable consular fee and official exemptions are shown on the MFA application portal.

Documents German citizens will need

Route-specific guidance

  • Use the current document checklist on the official evisa.kdmid.ru portal
  • Match every uploaded document and image to the portal's current specifications
  • Check insurance and entry-document requirements in the official eVisa guidance and application portal

How German citizens get a Russian e-visa (unified electronic visa)

  1. 1

    Check eligibility

    Confirm your nationality against the current published eVisa list. If it is not eligible, use the checker to select the appropriate route.

  2. 2

    Apply online

    Complete the application at the official MFA portal evisa.kdmid.ru using its current form and document specifications.

  3. 3

    Pay the applicable fee

    The current fee and any official exemptions are shown on the MFA application portal. No invitation under the published eVisa rule.

  4. 4

    Receive your eVisa

    Use the current processing limit shown in the official eVisa guidance and retain an accessible copy of the decision.

  5. 5

    Travel to Russia

    Enter through an authorised checkpoint and follow the current stay and validity limits shown in the official eVisa guidance.

FAQ — Russian e-visa (unified electronic visa) for German citizens

Do Germans need an e-visa (unified electronic visa) for Russia?

Yes, Germans can use the Russian eVisa. Germany is one of the 65 eligible states, so you can apply online without visiting a consulate.

How do Germans apply for a Russian e-visa (unified electronic visa)?

Apply online at evisa.kdmid.ru with your German passport details and digital facial photograph. The portal shows the applicable fee; a decision is made in no more than 4 calendar days.

How much does a Russian e-visa (unified electronic visa) cost for Germans?

The official MFA application portal displays the applicable e-Visa fee and any current exemptions.

How long does the Russian e-Visa take?

The current maximum decision period is stated in the official eVisa guidance linked on the page.

Official sources

Always verify current requirements with official sources before applying or travelling.