Russia e-Visa from Singapore
Singaporean passport holders are eligible to apply for a Russian e-visa—an electronic travel permit which can be requested completely online.
If you’re a citizen of Singapore traveling to Russia the easiest way to get your visa is through the e-visa portal. This page explains the e-visa application process for Singaporeans and other useful travel information for Russia.
Russia Entry Requirements for Singaporeans
If you’re a citizen of Singapore you’ll need a visa to enter Russia, in addition to a valid passport. This is part of the country’s entry requirements for select nationalities.
The easiest way to get a visa for Russia with a Singaporean passport is through the e-visa platform. This is an electronic visa type which you can get completely online.
The sections below go into detail about the visa requirements for Singaporean nationals traveling to Russia, including how to apply online for an e-visa.
Russian Online Visa for Singapore Passport Holders
The e-visa for Russia is the most convenient visa option if you’re from Singapore. The travel permit comes with the following features:
- Travel purposes: Tourism, business, sports/cultural/scientific-technical relations, humanitarian reasons
- Validity period: 60 days from date of issue
- Length of stay: 16 days from arrival date
- Number of entries: Single entry
Russia e-visa validity and length of stay for Singapore citizens
It’s important to understand the difference between validity period and length of stay. The validity period of the visa is how long you have to use the visa, while the length of stay is how much time you can spend in Russia.
The Russia e-visa for Singaporeans gives you up to 60 days to use your visa to enter the country. If you do not use your visa before the validity period it will become invalid and you’ll need to re-apply.
Once Singapore citizens enter Russia with an e-visa you can stay in the country for up to 16 days. This amount of time includes your arrival and departure dates as complete days.
For example, if you enter Russia on 10th May 2024 (regardless of what time) you can stay in Russia until 23:59 on 25th May 2024.
How to Apply for a Russia e-visa From Singapore
Singaporeans can request an online visa for Russia by following 3 simple steps:
- Complete the e-visa form
- Pay the Russia e-visa processing fee
- Receive the approved visa by email
The entire application process takes place online. You do not need to visit a Russian embassy or consulate at any stage.
Russia e-visa for Singapore Citizens: Required Documents
You only need a few basic items to apply for a Russian online visa from Singapore:
| Singapore passport | ✔️ |
| Passport-style photo | ✔️ |
| Travel insurance | ✔️ |
| Email address | ✔️ |
| Debit or credit card | ✔️ |
We advise Singapore passport holders to gather all the items listed above before starting the Russia e-visa application. Providing you have all items prepared in advance, you can complete the application process in a matter of minutes.
Travel to Russia From Singapore With an e-visa
The Russia e-visa has been designed to make travel easier for foreign arrivals, thanks to the digital application form and minimal requirements.
Once you receive your approved visa it’s advisable to print out a paper copy in addition to downloading it onto your mobile device. When Singapore citizens reach the Russian border will be asked to present their passport and visa for verification.
Note: An approved visa for Russia does not guarantee entry. The final decision to grant entry to passengers lies with immigration authorities.