Russian e-visa (unified electronic visa) for Vietnamese citizens
🇻🇳Vietname-Visa eligible
In short
Yes — Vietnamese citizens are eligible for the Russian unified e-Visa. As a Vietnamese citizen you can apply online at the official MFA portal (evisa.kdmid.ru) with just a passport scan and a digital photo, pay a consular fee of about USD 52, and receive the e-Visa within about 4 days. It allows a single entry and a stay of up to 30 days, with no invitation letter required.
Vietnam: e-Visa eligible
Apply online for the unified electronic visa — no invitation needed.
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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 Vietnamese citizens 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 Vietnamese citizens 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 Vietnamese citizens
Do Vietnamese citizens need a e-visa (unified electronic visa) for Russia?
Yes, Vietnamese citizens can use the Russian e-Visa. Vietnam is one of the 64 countries eligible for the unified electronic visa, so you can apply online without visiting a consulate.
How do Vietnamese citizens apply for a Russian e-visa (unified electronic visa)?
Apply online at evisa.kdmid.ru with your Vietnamese passport details and a digital photo, pay the ~USD 52 fee, and download the approved e-Visa within about 4 days.
How much does a Russian e-visa (unified electronic visa) cost for Vietnamese citizens?
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.