Russian E-visa Requirements for Turkey

There are three types of Russian E-visas that each allow travelers from Turkey to visit a certain region of Russia. They are specific to their region, which means that visitors can only use them to enter that part of Russia. They cannot be used to travel to other parts of the country.

This also means that if Turkish nationals would like to visit other regions of Russia, they will need to apply for the Russian E-visa for that region as well.

The following 3 regions each have a Russian E-visa available to Turkish visitors, which can be obtained online:

• St. Petersburg and Leningrad
• Kaliningrad Oblast
• The Russian Far-East Territories

The Russian Far-East E-visa covers the following regions:

• Amur Region
• Chukotka Autonomous Okrug
• Kamchatka Krai
• Khabarovsk Krai
• Primorsky Krai
• Republic of Buryatia
• Sakhalin Oblast
• Zabaykalsky Krai

Turkish travelers should also be aware that the Russian E-visas allow them entry into the country only through select seaports, airports, and land border checkpoints depending on the region they will be visiting within Russia.

The Russian E-visa is ideal for short-term visits to the Russian Federation. Travelers from Turkey who are interested in staying for longer durations or who require special visa considerations as regards to the purpose of their visit can apply for an appropriate Russian visa from a Russian embassy or consulate.

Turkish citizens can easily apply for the Russian E-visa by completing an online application and providing their personal and passport details.

Travelers from Turkey should ensure that they are including accurate information on the application form that matches the information shown on their passport in order to avoid processing delays. A mismatch between the information provided on the form and that shown on the traveler’s passport can cause delays or even visa denial in some cases.

After submitting a complete Russian E-visa application, Turkish travelers can expect to receive a decision on their E-visa application within 2-4 business days. It should be noted that national holidays and weekends, a high volume of applications, and errors on the form can also affect this time frame.

Turkish travelers who have been approved for a Russian E-visa will receive it securely via email. They will be required to take a printed copy of their E-visa with them when they travel to Russia to be presented upon arrival at the port of entry along with their other travel

The Russian E-visa for Turkish citizens is valid for up to 30 days from the date of issue and allows a single entry into Russia.

The maximum length of stay permitted in Russia is 8 days under the Russian E-visa beginning on the day the traveler arrives in the country.

Turkish travelers are free to move within the Russian region they are visiting with their E-visa, but must plan their departure so that it is no later than 11:59pm on the eighth day of their visit.