Good news — Emiratis can usually visit Russia without an e-visa (unified electronic visa). See the full United Arab Emirates visa guide for the route that applies to you.

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

🇦🇪United Arab EmiratesVisa-free up to 90 days

In short

Emiratis generally do not need a Russian eVisa for trips covered by the official visa-free conditions. Those conditions permit visa-free travel to Russia for up to 90 days. If they do not fit the trip, use the appropriate regular visa; United Arab Emirates is not on the current 65-state eVisa list.

United Arab Emirates: Visa-free up to 90 days

Enter for tourism without a visa for a limited period.

See the full United Arab Emirates guide

At a glance

Applicability
Emiratis generally do not need a Russian eVisa for trips covered by the official visa-free conditions. Those conditions permit visa-free travel to Russia for up to 90 days. If they do not fit the trip, use the appropriate regular visa; United Arab Emirates is not on the current 65-state eVisa list.
Current passport route
Visa-free up to 90 days

Documents Emirati citizens will need

Route-specific guidance

  • Do not use this e-visa (unified electronic visa) checklist for United Arab Emirates. Follow the canonical passport guide and the responsible Russian mission's official checklist for the route that applies.

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

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    Open the canonical passport guide

    Use the current United Arab Emirates guide to identify the applicable route before preparing documents or paying a fee.

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

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

No eVisa is needed when the trip fits United Arab Emirates's official visa-free passport, purpose and stay conditions. If those conditions do not fit, use the appropriate regular-visa category.

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

Do not submit a Russian eVisa application for this passport. United Arab Emirates is not on the current eligible-state list; use the canonical United Arab Emirates guide to identify the applicable entry route.

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

An eVisa fee does not apply to this passport because United Arab Emirates is not on the current eligible-state list. If the trip does not fit the official visa-free conditions, verify the applicable regular-visa fee with the responsible Russian mission.

Official sources

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