Russia Visa Requirements for Estonian Citizens (2026)
Yes — but the whole process is online: Estonian passport holders apply for a Russia e-Visa. Maximum stay: 30 days. Every number on this page carries the date we last verified it.
Required documents
- A machine-readable passport issued by your country of nationality, valid for at least 6 months from the date you submit your e-visa application, with enough space for border crossing stamps. [1]
- A completed unified e-visa application submitted online from your personal account on the Russian MFA e-visa website or its mobile app. [1]
Fees & processing
Fee details are queued for government-source verification. The official portal has current pricing.
From official-portal extracts (captured ):
- •A fee is charged for processing a unified e-visa application, paid online by international bank card. [1]
- •No additional payment is required if your application is returned for correction and resubmitted. [1]
How to apply
- Submit your e-visa application from your personal account on the Russian MFA e-visa website or its mobile app, no earlier than 86 days and no later than 4 days before your planned entry date. [1]
- Pay the application fee online with an international bank card such as Visa or MasterCard. [1]
- Allow up to 4 calendar days for processing from the moment you send the application. [1]
- If your application is returned for revision, make the corrections within 10 days; no further payment is needed. [1]
- Once granted, use the e-visa for a single entry and stay no longer than 30 days from the date of entry. [1]
Before you fly
- •The unified e-visa is a single-entry visa valid for 120 days from the date it is issued. [1]
- •Your stay may not exceed 30 days from the date of entry, and this limit is not 720 hours of net time. [1]
Full Russia entry guide — customs, health, long stays — on the destination page.
Conditions & fine print
- •72-hours visa free visit when entering by regular ferry via port of St. Petersburg, provided that a passenger spends the night on-board or in accommodation specifically approved by the travel agency.
Watch out for
e-Visa holders must arrive and departure via 29 checkpoints
Your application must be submitted no later than 4 days before your planned entry date; nothing submitted closer than that can be processed in time. [1]
If your application is returned for revision and you do not correct it within 10 days, the e-visa will be refused. [1]
A passport that is not machine-readable, is valid for less than 6 months from the application date, or lacks stamp space cannot be accepted. [1]
The e-visa fee is non-refundable regardless of the result of the application. [1]
Recent changes
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Frequently asked
How long can Estonian citizens stay in Russia?
Up to 30 days.
What documents are required?
A machine-readable passport issued by your country of nationality, valid for at least 6 months from the date you submit your e-visa application, with enough space for border crossing stamps.; A completed unified e-visa application submitted online from your personal account on the Russian MFA e-visa website or its mobile app..
Where do I apply?
Only on the official government portal: https://evisa.kdmid.ru/
How long can I stay in Russia on the e-visa?
Up to 30 days from the date of entry; the visa itself is single-entry and valid for 120 days from issue.
When should I submit my e-visa application?
Between 86 days and 4 days before your planned entry date, with processing taking no more than 4 calendar days.
How do I pay the e-visa fee?
Online through the Russian MFA e-visa website or mobile app, using an international bank card such as Visa or MasterCard.
Sources & last verified
Primary source: official government portal — evisa.kdmid.ru.
Fact data cross-checked against English Wikipedia “Visa requirements for Estonian citizens” and “Visa policy of Russia”, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 — attribution, not copied text.
Official-source extracts captured : [1] evisa.kdmid.ru [2] kdmid.ru [3] kdmid.ru. Attribution to the publishing agencies; every bracketed number above points to its row here.
Last verified: . Entries, fees and rules change — confirm on the official portal before you travel.
This is general travel information, not legal or immigration advice. Rules change and enforcement varies at the border — always confirm on the official portal before you travel.