Russian e-visa (unified electronic visa) for Bissau-Guinean citizens
🇬🇼Guinea-BissauVisa required
In short
Bissau-Guineans are not currently eligible for the Russian unified e-Visa, because Guinea-Bissau is not on the 64-country e-Visa list. As a Bissau-Guinean citizen you instead apply for a standard visa (such as a tourist or business visa) at a Russian consulate or an authorised visa centre.
Guinea-Bissau: Visa required
Apply for a standard visa at a consulate or visa center.
See the full Guinea-Bissau guideAt a glance
- 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 Bissau-Guineans 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 Bissau-Guineans 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 Bissau-Guineans
Do Bissau-Guineans need a e-visa (unified electronic visa) for Russia?
No. Guinea-Bissau is not on the e-Visa list, so Bissau-Guineans apply for a standard visa at a Russian consulate or visa centre instead.
How do Bissau-Guineans apply for a Russian e-visa (unified electronic visa)?
Bissau-Guineans 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 Guinea-Bissau. See your Guinea-Bissau country guide for the exact consulates and visa centres.
How much does a Russian e-visa (unified electronic visa) cost for Bissau-Guineans?
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.