India Visa Requirements for Russian Citizens (2026)
Yes — but the whole process is online: Russian passport holders apply for a India e-Visa. Maximum stay: 30 days. Cost: US$25. Every number on this page carries the date we last verified it.
Required documents
- A valid national passport together with a valid visa or eVisa is required to enter India. [1]
- A completed eArrival Card, submitted online within 72 hours before arrival via boi.gov.in, indianvisaonline.gov.in or the official 'Indian Visa Su-Swagatam' mobile app. [5]
- A completed Self-Declaration Form, filled in at airsuvidha.civilaviation.gov.in before you reach the arrival immigration counters. [1]
Fees & processing
| Visa fee | US$25 — e-Visa |
|---|
From official-portal extracts (captured ):
- •The eVisa fee is 25 USD.
- •The Government of India does not authorise any agent or intermediary to charge fees for emergency visas, express visas, eVisas or the eArrival card, so pay only through the official portal. [1]
How to apply
- Apply for the eVisa online through the official Government of India portal at indianvisaonline.gov.in. [2]
- Complete and submit the eArrival Card online within 72 hours before your arrival in India. [5]
- Fill in the Self-Declaration Form before reaching the arrival immigration counters. [1]
- Present your passport and valid visa or eVisa at the arrival immigration counter. [1]
Before you fly
- •Foreign nationals must complete and submit the eArrival Card before arrival in India. [5]
- •All passengers must fill in the Self-Declaration Form before reaching the arrival immigration counters. [1]
- •Entry requires a valid passport with a valid visa or eVisa, except for travellers exempted under bilateral arrangements. [1]
Full India entry guide — customs, health, long stays — on the destination page.
Watch out for
Use only the official Government of India portals; no agent or intermediary is authorised to charge fees for emergency visas, express visas, eVisas or the eArrival card. [1] [2]
The Bureau of Immigration eVisa covers limited categories of travellers, so confirm that tourism is covered for your case before you rely on it. [2]
Recent changes
- · confirmedKuwait
- · confirmedBahrain
- · confirmedreplaced emergency e-Visa with six categories of electronic visas for nationals of Afghanistan
- · confirmedresumed Qatar
- · confirmedresumed China (including Hong Kong and Macau), only for business e-Visa
- · confirmedBritish citizens of Guernsey, Isle of Man and Jersey, and British Overseas Territories citizens of Gibraltar
- · confirmedresumed Canada
- · confirmedsuspended Canada
- · confirmedresumed Saudi Arabia
- · confirmedresumed Canada
- · confirmedSaudi Arabia
- · confirmedQatar
Policy updates affecting this route
- · confirmedPaper arrival/departure (disembarkation) card completed on arrival → Foreigners and OCI holders must submit the e-Arrival card online within 72 hours before arrival at boi.gov.in — India replaces paper arrival card with a mandatory online e-Arrival
Frequently asked
How long can Russian citizens stay in India?
Up to 30 days.
How much does it cost?
US$25 — e-Visa.
What documents are required?
A valid national passport together with a valid visa or eVisa is required to enter India.; A completed eArrival Card, submitted online within 72 hours before arrival via boi.gov.in, indianvisaonline.gov.in or the official 'Indian Visa Su-Swagatam' mobile app.; A completed Self-Declaration Form, filled in at airsuvidha.civilaviation.gov.in before you reach the arrival immigration counters..
Where do I apply?
Only on the official government portal: https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/tvoa.html
How do I apply for the India eVisa?
Apply online through the official Government of India portal at indianvisaonline.gov.in. No agent is authorised to charge fees for eVisas or the eArrival card.
What must I complete before arriving in India?
Submit the eArrival Card online within 72 hours before arrival, and fill in the Self-Declaration Form before reaching the arrival immigration counters.
Sources & last verified
Primary source: official government portal — indianvisaonline.gov.in.
Fact data cross-checked against English Wikipedia “Visa requirements for Russian citizens” and “Visa policy of India”, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 — attribution, not copied text.
Official-source extracts captured : [1] boi.gov.in [2] indianvisaonline.gov.in [3] mea.gov.in [4] boi.gov.in [5] boi.gov.in [6] boi.gov.in [7] boi.gov.in. Attribution to the publishing agencies; every bracketed number above points to its row here.
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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.