Russia Visa Requirements for Swedish Citizens (2026)

Yes — but the whole process is online: Swedish 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 “30 days” — this value is being re-verified. Follow the official portal.

Required documents

• Passenger spends the night on-board or in accommodation specifically approved by the travel agency.
• A valid machine-readable passport issued by your country of nationality. [1]
• The passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of submitting the application. [1]
• The passport must have sufficient space for border crossing stamps. [1]

Fees & processing

Fee details are queued for government-source verification. The official portal has current pricing.

From official-portal extracts (captured 2026-09-08):

• •
  The processing fee for the unified e-visa is USD 52. [1]
• •
  Children under 6 years of age are exempt from the e-visa fee. [1]

How to apply

1. Create an account on the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs specialized website or mobile application. [1]
2. Submit your application no earlier than 86 days and no later than 4 days before your planned entry. [1]
3. Pay the non-refundable processing fee using an international bank card (Visa or MasterCard). [1]
4. Wait up to 4 calendar days for your application to be processed. [1]
5. If your application is returned for revision, you have 10 days to make the necessary corrections. [1]

Before you fly

• •
  The unified e-visa is valid for 120 days from the date of issue. [1]
• •
  You may stay in Russia for a maximum of 30 days from the date of entry. [1]
• •
  A 72-hour visa-free visit is possible when entering via St. Petersburg by regular ferry with agency-approved accommodation. [1]
• •
  Payment for the e-visa is non-refundable regardless of the application result. [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

Recent changes

1. 2026-05-11 · confirmed
   Saudi Arabia
2. 2026-01-27 · confirmed
   Myanmar
3. 2025-12-13 · confirmed
   Jordan
4. 2025-12-01 · confirmed
   China
5. 2025-07-18 · confirmed
   Oman
6. 2024-10-10 · confirmed
   Georgia (unlimited for the duration of study or work)
7. 2023-05-10 · confirmed
   Georgia (resumed)
8. 2022-01-12 · confirmed
   Belize
9. 2021-08-02 · confirmed
   Namibia
10. 2020-12-15 · confirmed
    Dominican Republic
11. 2020-11-25 · confirmed
    Andorra
12. 2020-07-04 · confirmed
    Cape Verde

Frequently asked

Sources & last verified

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.