This unified eVisa result is for an ordinary passport. United States is not eligible for this option. See the full United States visa guide for the route that applies to you.

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

🇺🇸United StatesVisa required

In short

Americans are not currently eligible for the Russian unified eVisa, because United States is not on the current 65-state list. As an American citizen you instead apply for the appropriate regular visa at a Russian consulate or authorised visa centre.

United States: Visa required

Apply for a standard visa at a consulate or visa center.

See the full United States guide

At a glance

Applicability
Americans are not currently eligible for the Russian unified eVisa, because United States is not on the current 65-state list. As an American citizen you instead apply for the appropriate regular visa at a Russian consulate or authorised visa centre.
Current passport route
Visa required

Documents American citizens will need

Route-specific guidance

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

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

  1. 1

    Open the canonical passport guide

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

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

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

No. United States is not on the e-Visa list, so Americans apply for the appropriate regular visa at a Russian consulate or visa centre instead.

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

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

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

An eVisa fee does not apply to this passport because United States 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.