Russia e-Visa for citizens of Ireland: online application, fees and processing time 2026
Yes, an e-Visa is required: citizens of Ireland apply online before departure, for stays up to 30 days.
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Allowed stay
30 days
Our guide to the Russia visa from Ireland
Yes, Irish citizens need a visa for Russia. A unified short-stay e-Visa is applied for online on the official portal evisa.kdmid.ru before departure.
For a short tourist stay in Russia, Irish nationals must obtain a visa. Russia offers a unified e-Visa, applied for online from Ireland on the official portal evisa.kdmid.ru, valid for a limited stay and entry through designated crossing points. The passport must be valid for at least six months; the fee, duration and exact conditions appear on the portal. Also check the Irish foreign ministry's travel advice before booking.
Do you need a visa for Russia?
Yes. An Irish passport does not allow visa-free entry to Russia. For short-term tourism, the unified e-Visa is generally sufficient and replaces the traditional consular process. Longer stays or other purposes require an ordinary consular visa, to be applied for at the Russian mission.
How much does an e-visa for Russia cost from Ireland?
The official fee for an e-visa for Russia is not published in a source we can verify. Check the amount on the official portal before paying anything, third-party sites often add service fees on top.
What does a visa for Russia really cost?
- Government feeNot published in a source we can verify
- Agency or online serviceOptional, added on top
What documents are required for an e-visa for Russia?
Documents required for an e-visa for Russia:
- Passport valid 6 months beyond stay
- Completed application form
- One passport-size photo
- Travel medical insurance
- Proof of accommodation
- Visa fee payment
Documents and fees
Bring an Irish passport valid for at least six months, a compliant digital photo and an address of stay. Travel medical insurance covering Russia may be required. The unified e-Visa amount and its validity period are not confirmed in this guide: check the official fee on evisa.kdmid.ru before paying.
How to apply for an e-visa for Russia from Ireland
- 1Fill in the form on the destination’s official portal.
- 2Upload the required documents (passport, photo, supporting papers).
- 3Pay the fee online by card.
- 4Receive the authorisation by email, usually without a consular visit.
- 5Show the authorisation, printed or on your phone, at boarding.
How and where to apply
The e-Visa application is made online, from Ireland, on the official portal evisa.kdmid.ru: complete the form, upload a compliant photo and wait for approval, which is emailed to you. In principle no visit to the consulate is needed. Print the approved e-Visa to present at immigration on arrival, entering through a crossing point authorised for the e-Visa.
Where do you apply for a visa for Russia from Ireland?
An e-visa for Russia is filed entirely online: there is no counter to visit and no file to hand in. The only address that matters is the official portal.
- The application, the supporting documents and the payment all go through the official portal, from any country.
- Lookalike sites copy the portal’s name and layout, then resell the same application with a margin. Check the domain before you type in a passport number.
- The authorisation arrives by email. Keep a printed copy, some airlines ask for it at boarding.
You live in Ireland on another passport?
The regime follows your nationality, not where you live. If you reside in Ireland but travel on another country's passport, the rule on this page is not yours. Filing usually still happens from your country of residence, at the post competent for it, but the requirement itself comes from your passport.
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How long does an e-visa for Russia take?
No verified processing time is published for this route. Apply as early as your travel dates allow, and never book non-refundable travel before the e-visa is granted.
Processing time and practical tips
Submit the e-Visa application well ahead, respecting the lead time stated by the portal before your intended entry. Check the validity period and the permitted length of stay, as well as the list of crossing points accepting the e-Visa. Given the context, consult the Irish Department of Foreign Affairs' current travel advice (dfa.ie) on payment means, flights and safety.
Before you fly, and at the border
Passport validity, border checks, minors, overstays: the rules common to every trip are gathered on our travel tips page. Formalities before you leave
Common mistakes
Use only the official portal evisa.kdmid.ru and avoid intermediaries. Do not exceed the stay permitted by the e-Visa, do not enter through an unauthorised crossing point, and do not assume your bank card will work locally: first check the passport validity, insurance cover and the official Irish travel advice.
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Other visa types for Russia
A tourist stay is not the only purpose. These are the other permits the destination issues and that your nationality is eligible for, each with its own fee and processing time.
Official sources
- Unified e-Visa of the Russian Federation: official portal (KDMID)
- Consular Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation
- Department of Foreign Affairs (Ireland): travel advice
Guide generated automatically on July 26, 2026, from the verified catalogue.
Short-stay (tourism)
eVisa / authorization
Entry regime
eVisa / authorization
Duration
30 days
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Work visa
Work visa
Duration
1-3 years
Price
80–185 USD
Processing time
20 business days
Official websiteVerified
Business visa
Consular visa
Duration
1 year
Price
80–185 USD
Processing time
10 business days
Official websiteVerified
Private/family visit visa
Family reunification
Duration
90 days
Price
80–185 USD
Processing time
20 business days
Official websiteVerified
Transit visa
Transit visa
Duration
10 days
Price
80–185 USD
Processing time
10 business days
Official websiteVerified
Student visa
Student visa
Duration
Duration of programme
Price
80–185 USD
Processing time
10 business days
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Highly Qualified Specialist visa
Work visa
Duration
3 years
Price
80–185 USD
Processing time
14 business days
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