Entry Points for Russia with an E-visa

Kaliningrad airport and sea checkpoints

The electronic visa can be used to enter Russia through Kaliningrad International Airport (Khrabrovo) and maritime checkpoints in the cities of Kaliningrad and Svetly.

Kaliningrad is the capital of Kaliningrad Province. It is detached from the rest of Russia, situated between Poland and Lithuania along the Baltic Coast.

The region was part of Germany until 1945 and, although largely reconstructed following World War II, its German heritage can still be seen. Tourist attractions in Kaliningrad include the Amber Museum, Kaliningrad Cathedral, and the Fishing Village.

Irkutsk International Airport

Irkutsk International Airport (IKT) accepts the Russian e-visa.

Irkutsk is the largest city and administrative center in the Irkutsk Oblast. It is one of the largest cities in Siberia.

Irkutsk lies along the Angara River and is approximately 65 km from Lake Baikal UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Kazan International Airport

Tourists with a Russian E-visa can fly into Kazan International Airport (KZN).

Kazan is located along the Volga River, in southwest Russia. The city is the capital of the semi-autonomous Republic of Tatarstan.

The main attraction is the Kazan Kremlin. This historic Russian citadel was built on the orders of Ivan the Terrible. It was made a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the year 2000.

International airports in Moscow

You can fly into 3 different international airports in Moscow with an e-visa. These 3 airports are:

The Kremlin is an ancient walled city in the center of Moscow where important government buildings, museums, and churches are located.

The Red Square in Moscow is a major tourist site. It is known for St Basil’s Cathedral, Moscow’s State Historical Museum, and the Kazan Cathedral.

Sochi airport and maritime checkpoint

Russian E-visa holders can access Sochi by air and sea. The following ports of entry are open:

• Sochi International Airport (AER)
• Sochi International Center for Sea Passenger and Cruise Transportation

Sochi is a Russian city on the Black Sea. It is best known as a summer beach resort. It has more than 150 km of coastline with many excellent beaches to choose from.

Nizhny Novgorod International Airport

Strigino International Airport (GOJ) in Nizhny Novgorod is another entry point open to e-visa holders traveling to Russia.

Nizhny Novgorod is a large city located along the Volga River in western Russia. It is important to economic, cultural, and political activity in European Russia.

Saint Petersburg airport and maritime ports of entry

The authorized Russian entry points in St. Petersburg are:

• Pulkovo International Airport (LED)
• Big port Saint Petersburg (Marine Station, Fort Constantin, English Embankment and Lieutenant Schmidt Embankment)
• Passenger port Saint Petersburg (naval)
• Saint Petersburg - Finlyandskiy (railroad)

St. Petersburg was founded in 1703 by Peter the Great and was the imperial capital for 2 centuries. It is the second-biggest city in Russia.

Vladivostok air and sea ports of entry

There are 2 authorized ports of entry in Vladivostok:

Vladivostok is a major port city in Russia, close to the borders with China and North Korea.

It is known for being the last stop on the Trans-Siberian Railway, the network connecting Western and Eastern Russia. The Trans-Siberian Railway starts in Moscow and ends in Vladivostok, the full journey takes 7 days.