Electronic visa to Russia: more opportunities will be available

Currently, the Ministry of Economic Development together with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, is working on innovations for visiting Russia by foreign citizens with an electronic visa.

According to the Minister of Economic Development of the Russian Federation Maxim Reshetnikov at the international tourism forum "Travel!", the demand for travel in Russia is growing despite the sanctions. 

Reference: According to statistics published in early February 2025 by the Border Service of the Russian Federation, 1.57 million foreign citizens visited Russia for tourism purposes in 2024. In 2023, the incoming tourist flow amounted to only 670.7 thousand people.

Therefore, in the near future, it is planned to extend the period of stay on an electronic visa from 16 to 30 days, and the possibility of multiple use of an electronic visa to Russia is also being considered (currently it is single-entry).