Germany is among the countries that top the list of tourist visa arrivals in Russia.
Before traveling to Russia, German citizens need to get a visa. Tourists and other short-term visitors from Germany can apply for a Russian visa online using the e-visa system. It’s the simplest way to get a visa for Russia. The electronic application form can be completed from home and the approved visa is delivered by email.
Check the Russian e-visa requirements for German passport holders and get started with your application online.
Russian Visa Requirements for German Travelers
To travel to Russia with a German passport, you must hold a valid visa. Russian visa policy states that Germans need a visit visa, including for short stays.
If you’re traveling from Germany to Russia on vacation, for business, or for humanitarian reasons, you can apply for an e-visa and stay for up to 16 days.
To work, study, or stay longer than 16 days, you need a different type of Russian visa available to German citizens.
How to Get a Russian e-visa for German Nationals
German passport holders can get a Russian e-visa by filling out the online application form, uploading supporting documents, and paying the visa fees.
Information to complete the Russia e-visa forms for Germans
German travelers need to fill out the e-visa form with:
- Personal information such as your name, nationality, and date of birth
- German passport information including the number and issue and expiration dates
- Visit details such as your arrival and departure dates and reason for visiting
- Employment details, information about your current work or student status
All details must be provided completely and accurately. Mistakes or missing information could negatively affect your application.
Supporting documents for your Russia e-visa application from Germany
You need to provide digital copies of your German passport (valid for at least 6 months) and a recent, color photograph.
For more information about supporting documents, check the full Russia e-visa requirements page.
Additional information for German citizens traveling to Russia
Russia e-visa for Germans Processing Times Toggle faqs
You must wait for your visa to be approved before traveling from Germany to Russia. Most e-visa applications submitted by Germans are processed in 4 to 7 days.
You should allow time for delays. Apply as soon as you know your travel plans to avoid travel disruption. You’ll receive your approved visa by email, ready to travel.
How Long You Can Stay in Russia With an e-visa Toggle faqs
Germans can stay in Russia for up to 16 days with an e-visa. Note that the days of arrival and departure days are included in this 16-day limit.
The Russian e-visa is valid for 60 days. You must use your e-visa to enter Russia within 60 days of its approval. It’s valid for a single entry.
You can find all this information printed on your approved e-visa. Make sure you understand all the visa conditions before you travel.
Russian Visa Regions for German Nationals Toggle faqs
These are some regions in Russia Germans can visit with an approved electronic visa:
- Golden Ring
- Irkutsk
- Kaliningrad
- Kazan
- Nizhny Novgorod
- Moscow
- Saint Petersburg
- Sochi
- Veliky Novgorod
- Vladivostok
- Yekaterinburg
There are some direct flights between Berlin (BER) and Moscow (SVO) or Saint Petersburg (LED).
Entry Procedures for German Arrivals in Russia Toggle faqs
On arrival at a Russian port of entry, Germans need to clear immigration and customs.
German passengers must complete a migration card and present it to officials with their passport and visa. Holding these documents does not automatically guarantee entry. Russian border authorities will check you meet all the entry requirements.
Germans carrying restricted items or over 10,000 euros (or equivalent) in cash or monetary instruments need to complete a customs declaration.
All visa holders are required by law to register their visas within 7 business days of arrival. Hotel guests are usually registered at check-in.
Russian Embassy and Consulates in Germany Toggle faqs
As a German citizen, you do not need to make an appointment at the Russian embassy or a consulate to apply for the e-visa. The application is online from start to finish. You can apply from your smartphone, tablet, or computer from anywhere in the world.
If you need an embassy visa for Russia, you can contact one of the following representations in Germany.
Russian Embassy in Berlin
- Address: Unter den Linden 63-65, 10117 Berlin, Germany
- Telephone: (+49) 30 229 11 10
- Fax: (+49) 30 229 93 97
- Email: info@russische-botschaft.de
Consulate General of the Russian Federation in Bonn
- Address: Generalkonsulat der Russischen Foederation in Bonn, Waldstrasse, 42, 53177 Bonn
- Telephone: +49 (228) 386-79-30, 386-79-23
- Fax: +49 (228) 312-164
- Email: info@ruskonsulatbonn.de
Consulate General of the Russian Federation in Frankfort on the Main
- Address: Generalkonsulat der Russischen Foderation, Eschenheimer Anlage 33-34, 60318 Frankfurt am Main
- Telephone: 069/596-74-231
- Fax: 069/915-92-29-63
- Email: spravka@ruskonsulatfrankfurt.de
Consulate General of the Russian Federation in Hamburg
- Address: Generalkonsulat der Russischen Foederation in Hamburg, Am Freenteich, 20, 22085 Hamburg
- Telephone: +49 (40) 229-5201, 229-5301
- Fax: +49 (40) 229-7727
- Email: mail@generalkonsulat-rus-hamburg.de
Consulate General of the Russian Federation in Leipzig
- Address: Generalkonsulat der RF in Leipzig, Turmgutstrasse 1, 04105 Leipzig, Deutschland
- Telephone: +49 (341) 590-2923, 585-18-76, 564-95-28
- Fax: +49 (341) 564-9589
- Email: rusgenkon_leipzig@t-online.de
Consulate General of the Russian Federation in Munich
- Address: Generalkonsulat der Russischen Foderation in Munchen, Maria-Theresia-Strasse 17 81675 Munchen
- Telephone: +49 (089) 59-2503, 59-2528
- Fax: +49 (089) 550-3828
- Email: ruskonsmchn@t-online.de