Russia Visa Requirements for Spanish Citizens (2026)
Yes — but the whole process is online: Spanish passport holders apply for a Russia e-Visa. Maximum stay: 16 days. Every number on this page carries the date we last verified it.
⚠ Official-source material indicates “up to 30 days” — this value is being re-verified. Follow the official portal.
Required documents
- A machine-readable passport issued by your country of nationality, valid for at least 6 months from the date you submit the e-visa application, with enough blank space for border stamps. [1]
- Accommodation proof — you must spend the night on-board a vessel or in accommodation specifically approved by the travel agency.
Fees & processing
Fee details are queued for government-source verification. The official portal has current pricing.
From official-portal extracts (captured ):
- •USD 52 for the unified e-visa (single entry), payable online with an international payment card. Children under 6 years old are exempt from the fee. [1]
How to apply
- Create a personal account on the Russian MFA e-visa website (electronic-visa.kdmid.ru) or use the official mobile application. [1]
- Complete the online application no earlier than 86 days and no later than 4 days before your intended date of entry. [1]
- Pay the USD 52 processing fee by Visa or MasterCard through the portal. The fee is non-refundable even if the application is refused. [1]
- Await the decision — processing takes no more than 4 calendar days from submission. [1]
- If your application is returned for revision, you have 10 days to make corrections at no extra cost; otherwise the fee is forfeited. [1]
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
The authority lists a maximum stay of 16 days, while the official e-visa rules state a permitted stay of up to 30 days from the date of entry. Verify your allowed duration before travelling. [1]
Recent changes
- · confirmedSaudi Arabia
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- · confirmedGeorgia (unlimited for the duration of study or work)
- · confirmedGeorgia (resumed)
- · confirmedBelize
- · confirmedNamibia
- · confirmedDominican Republic
- · confirmedAndorra
- · confirmedCape Verde
Frequently asked
How long can Spanish citizens stay in Russia?
Up to 16 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 the e-visa application, with enough blank space for border stamps.; Accommodation proof — you must spend the night on-board a vessel or in accommodation specifically approved by the travel agency..
Sources & last verified
Fact data cross-checked against English Wikipedia “Visa requirements for Spanish 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.