France to Russia e-visa requirements

Visa for travel from France to Russia

Apply for a Russian e-visa

French citizens need a visa to visit Russia. Getting a Russian tourist visa is now easier thanks to the electronic application system.

French passport holders can apply for a Russian e-visa online and receive the approved permit in 4 to 7 days.

This page provides essential information about the Russia e-visa so French passport holders can decide if it’s right for your trip. You can also check the Russian e-visa requirements for French citizens, including the documents you need to apply.

About the Russia e-visa for French Travelers

This is the key information you need to know about the Russian e-visa for French citizens.

Short-stay visa: with an e-visa, French nationals can visit Russia for up to 16 days. Note that the 16-day limit includes your dates of arrival and departure.

Single-entry visa: the Russia e-visa is a single-entry permit. You need a new visa every time you travel to Russia with your French passport.

Valid for 60 days: the Russia e-visa is valid for 60 days from the date of approval. You must enter Russia with the e-visa before the end of the validity period.

Approved travel purposes: french nationals can travel to Russia for tourism, business, or humanitarian purposes with an electronic visa.

To visit for other purposes, or longer than 60 days, French citizens must get a different type of Russian visa through the embassy or consulate.

Requirements to Apply for a Russian e-visa From France

To apply for a Russian e-visa from France, you need to meet all the requirements. There are documentation requirements and eligibility criteria.

Documents requirements for the Russia e-visa from France

The French passport used for the e-visa application must be valid for at least 6 months. You need to provide passport details such as the passport number, issue date, and expiry date when filling out the e-visa application form. You also need to provide a color copy of the passport photograph page.

The other required document is a recent passport-style photograph. It must have been take in the last 6 months and meet all the photo specifications.

Russia eligibility criteria for French travelers

To apply for a visa, you must be visiting Russia short term (no longer than 16 days), and for the approved purposes listed above.

Other eligibility questions on the e-visa application form include questions about employment and family information.

Russia e-visa From France: How to Apply

French citizens can apply for an electronic visa for Russia online from anywhere in the world — as long as they have access to the internet.

The online application is designed to only take minutes. You need to:

  • Fill out the e-visa application form accurately
  • Upload copies of the necessary documents
  • Pay the application fee with a credit or debit card

Your e-visa application can then be submitted for official processing.

How long will I wait for my Russia e-visa as a French passport holder?

Online visa applications for Russia are processed quickly. Most French applicants receive their approved e-visa in 4 to 7 days.

You’ll receive your visa for Russia by email. Print it and carry it with your French passport when traveling to Russia.

Additional information for French travellers to Russia

Russian Entry Ports for French Travelers Toggle faqs

The Russian e-visa for French nationals can be used at air, land, and sea ports of entry. Most French tourists travel to Russia by plane.

There are non-stop flights between Paris (CDG) and Moscow (SVO) or Saint Petersburg (LED).

Other routes are available with one or more stopovers. Your travel documents will be checked by immigration officials on arrival at the Russian port of entry.

Other Russian Entry Requirements for French Arrivals Toggle faqs

All foreign visitors need to complete a migration card to enter Russia. These are available from migration officials. Complete the card with the required information, submit one half when you arrive, and keep the other for your departure.

You also need to register your visa within 7 days of arrival. You can ask your hotel to register you or visit the local migration office.

Russian Embassy and Consulates in France Toggle faqs

By applying for a Russian e-visa online, you can avoid trips to the Russian embassy in France. The e-visa application form is electronic and you upload digital copies of your documentation.

For other visas or general inquiries, you can contact the Russian embassy or consulates in France.

Embassy of the Russian Federation in Paris

  • Address: 40-50, boulevard Lannes, 75116 Paris, France
  • Telephone: (+33) 1 45.04.05.50
  • Fax: (+33) 1 45.04.17.65
  • Email: ambrusfrance@mid.ru

Consulate General of the Russian Federation in Marseille

  • Address: 8, av. Ambrois Pare, Marseille, 13008, France
  • Telephone: +33 (4) 917-71525, 917-71515, 917-62679
  • Fax: +33 (4) 917-73454
  • Email: consrusmarseille@wanadoo.fr

Consulate General of the Russian Federation in Strasbourg

  • Address: 75, allee de la Robertsau, 67000 Strasbourg, France
  • Telephone: +33 (0) 388-242-015
  • Fax: +33 (0) 388-24-19-74
  • Email: Representationpermderussie@wanadoo.fr