Russia Visa Requirements for Mexican Citizens (2026)
Yes — but the whole process is online: Mexican 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 Mexico. [1]
- Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of submitting the e-visa application. [1]
- Your passport must have sufficient space for border crossing stamps. [1]
- Accommodation proof, such as a hotel booking confirmation ("touristic voucher"), for stays of up to 6 months.
- Up to 6 months with a hotel booking confirmation ("touristic voucher").
Fees & processing
| Processing | ~90 working days |
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How to apply
- Create a personal account on the official e-visa portal and complete the application form. [1]
- Submit your application no earlier than 86 days and no later than 4 days before your intended entry date. [1]
- Pay the e-visa processing fee online via the portal or the MFA mobile app using an international payment card. [1]
- If your application is returned for revision, make the required corrections within 10 days at no extra cost. [1]
- Receive your e-visa within up to 4 calendar days from submission. [1]
Before you fly
- •The unified e-visa permits only a single entry into Russia. [1]
- •You may stay in Russia for a maximum of 30 days from the date of entry on the unified e-visa. [1]
- •The day of arrival counts as day one of your permitted 30-day stay; it is not a net 720-hour allowance. [1]
Full Russia entry guide — customs, health, long stays — on the destination page.
Conditions & fine print
- •Up to 6 months with a hotel booking confirmation ("touristic voucher").
- •Exempt for stays of up to 90 days for holders of a non-virtual APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC) with local pre-clearance.
Watch out for
Mexican ordinary passport holders are not listed among the nationalities eligible for the unified e-visa; confirm eligibility before applying. [1]
The fee is non-refundable even if your e-visa application is refused. [1]
If the 10-day correction window expires without resubmission, the application is refused and the fee is forfeited. [1]
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Frequently asked
How long can Mexican citizens stay in Russia?
Up to 30 days.
What documents are required?
A machine-readable passport issued by Mexico.; Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of submitting the e-visa application.; Your passport must have sufficient space for border crossing stamps.; Accommodation proof, such as a hotel booking confirmation ("touristic voucher"), for stays of up to 6 months..
Can I extend my 30-day e-visa stay?
The material does not state whether extensions are possible on a unified e-visa. Consult the official portal for current rules.
Do I need a visa if I hold an APEC Business Travel Card?
Holders of a non-virtual APEC Business Travel Card with the RUS indicator may enter visa-free for up to 90 days with local pre-clearance.
What is the earliest I can apply?
You may submit your e-visa application no earlier than 86 days before your intended date of entry into Russia.
Sources & last verified
Fact data cross-checked against English Wikipedia “Visa requirements for Mexican 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.