Russia to launch e-visa for Indians from August 1
- Exciting news for Indian travelers looking to explore Russia’s interesting landscapes and rich cultural heritage! As of 1st August, Russia will introduce electronic visas for Indian citizens.
- This long-awaited industry marks an important milestone in bilateral relations, easing the travel process and fostering stronger ties between the two nations.
- The electronic visa system promises to simplify the cumbersome visa application procedure, enabling Indian tourists to launch their Russian adventures conveniently and efficiently. In this article, we will discuss Russia to Launch Electronic Visa for Indians from 1 August.
Russia to Launch Electronic Visa for Indians from 1 August
- Russia to launch electronic visa for Indian passport holders from August 1, 2023. The visa will allow an individual to enter the Russian Federation on a guest, business, or tourist visit as well as to participate in events.
- The term for issuing a single-entry visa would be no more than four calendar days and consular fee would be around $40. This move comes in the wake of enhancing bilateral ties and promoting tourism between the two nations.
- In February, the Russian Prime Minister approved a simplified visa process for citizens of 19 countries, including India.
- According to the latest reports, The validity of this newly issued visa will be around 60 days, and travelers can last up to 16 days at a time in Russia.
- Residents of some particular nations may obtain a tourist visa for up to 6 months if they have some important things, including the degree, hotel reservation, and also published on the government portal, read.
Here are the countries that may easily get this visa:
- India
- Bahrain
- Cambodia
- Chin
- Indonesia
- Iran,
- Democratic People’s Republic of Korea
- Kuwait
- Malaysia
- Mexico
- Myanmar
- Saudi Arabia
- Thailand
- Turkey
- and the Philippines
- According to the data from the Border Guard Service of the Federal Security Service of the Russian Federation, foreign tourist flow to the country fell by 96.1% in 2022.
- From 2016 to 2019, the number of tourists from India traveling to Moscow increased from 61,000 visitors per year to over 100,000. However, in 2021, traffic recovered to only 40% of pre-pandemic levels. Notably, 48% of Indians who visited Moscow in 2021 traveled there twice that year.
