Russia e-visa from Malaysia

Required documents for Malaysians traveling to Russia

Apply for a Russian e-visa

Malaysians need a visa to travel to Russia. Wherever in Russia you want to visit, you can now apply for a Russian e-visa for Malaysians online. The unified Russian e-visa is valid across the country, including top tourist destinations like Moscow and Saint Petersburg.

It’s quick and convenient to apply for a Russian visa online from Malaysia. In this guide to the Russian e-visa for Malaysians, you can find out the requirements and how to apply.

Russia Entry Requirements for Malaysians

To travel to Russia as a Malaysian citizen you need:

  • Malaysian passport valid for at least 6 months
  • Valid visa suitable for your length and purpose of stay
  • Immigration card signed at passport control

You may need additional documents depending on your reason for visiting Russia from Malaysia.

Russia e-visa for Malaysian Travelers

As a Malaysian citizen, you can get an e-visa if your trip meets the following conditions:

Short-stay: visit Russia for a maximum of 16 days with the electronic visa. This includes your dates of arrival and departure.

Approved purposes: travel to Russia for tourism, business, or humanitarian reasons (including cultural, sports, and religious events).

You need a different type of Russian visa for Malaysians to stay longer than 16 days or to visit for other reasons.

Documents Required for Malaysian Citizens traveling to Russia

One of the advantages of the Russian e-visa for Malaysians is the simplicity of the application process. Fewer documents are required compared to other Russian visa applications. You need:

  • Malaysian passport valid for at least 6 months
  • Recent, passport-sized photograph
  • Medical insurance policy

As a Malaysian national you’ll need upload digital copies of your passport and photograph and information about your insurance policy. You do not need to present your physical documentation at an embassy or visa application center.

Russian e-visa Application Form for Malaysians

The Russia e-visa application is digital. Malaysian passport holders can complete the form from anywhere in the world, you must have connection to the internet. Here are the steps to follow:

  1. Access the Russian e-visa application form
  2. Add personal details: Name, date of birth, nationality
  3. Add travel details: dates, purpose of travel, accommodation
  4. Add family information: Mother’s and father’s details
  5. Add employment information: current place or work or study
  6. Pay the Russia e-visa fees by debit or card
  7. Submit your complete e-visa application form

After you submit the form, you’ll receive an email with instructions to upload supporting documentation.

Application Form

Additional information for Malaysians traveling to Russia

Russian e-visa processing times for Malaysian applicants Toggle faqs

You should apply for your Russian e-visa from Malaysia as soon as you know your travel plans. Russian e-visas are processed in 4 to 7 days but you should allow time for delays.

Once your visa is approved, you’ll receive it by email. Print your e-visa ready for your travel date.

Russian e-visa Regions for Malaysian Citizens Toggle faqs

The unified e-visa is valid across Russian territory, except territories for which a special permit is required. Here are some of the destinations you can visit with your visa:

  • Golden Ring
  • Irkutsk
  • Kaliningrad
  • Kazan
  • Nizhny Novgorod
  • Moscow
  • Saint Petersburg
  • Sochi
  • Veliky Novgorod
  • Vladivostok
  • Yekaterinburg

Check the list of approved ports of entry with the Russian e-visa when planning your trip.

Do I Need an Invitation Letter to Travel from Malaysia? Toggle faqs

Malaysians do not need an invitation letter to apply for the unified e-visa. Just a passport, photo, and medical insurance are required.

If you need another kind of visa for your trip to Russia, you may need an invitation letter. Invitation letters are required when applying for work visas, business visas, and more.

Can Malaysian citizens apply for a visa on arrival for Russia? Toggle faqs

There is no visa on arrival for Russia. Malaysians need a visa for Russia and must apply before traveling.

The quickest way to get a visa for Russia is by applying online. The e-visa application can be completed from home just a few days before traveling — processing takes 4 to 7 days.

Malaysians must hold a valid visa and passport to travel to Russia.

Do Malaysians need separate visas to visit different parts of Russia? Toggle faqs

Malaysians with a unified e-visa can travel throughout the territory of the Russian Federation. This includes Moscow, Saint Petersburg, and the Russian Far East.

Some territories, organizations, and facilities in Russia require a special permit. Check the requirements for the places you wish to visit to find out if you need additional paperwork.

Russian Embassy in Malaysia Toggle faqs

You do not need to visit a Russian embassy or consulate in Malaysia to apply for an e-visa. The application is 100% online with no in-person appointments.

For other consular assistance, Malaysian citizens can contact:

  • Address: 263 Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur
  • City: Kuala Lumpur
  • Phone number: +603 4256-0009,4256-7252
  • Fax number: +603 4257-6091
  • Email address: ruemvvl@tm.net.my;rusembmalaysia@yandex.ru