Russia e-Visa for citizens of Kenya: online application, fees and processing time 2026
Yes, an e-Visa is required: citizens of Kenya 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 Kenya
Yes, a visa is required, but nationals of Kenya can obtain it as an e-Visa for Russia: the application is made online before the trip, and the authorised stay is up to 30 days.
For Kenyan travellers heading to Russia, the process happens mostly online: the form, scanned documents and payment all go through the official portal of the Russian authorities. Processing times and any fees should be checked on that portal, so it is best to apply from Kenya as soon as your travel dates are set.
Do you need a visa?
Yes. With a passport from Kenya, entering Russia requires an e-Visa approved before departure. This electronic document replaces the counter procedure for the stays it covers, but it cannot be obtained once the trip has begun. The stay is limited to 30 days: a longer project or a different purpose falls under another procedure, to be checked with the Russian authorities.
How much does an e-visa for Russia cost from Kenya?
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
Prepare a good-quality digital passport photo and a sharp scan of your passport identity page, with no glare or cropped areas. Any fee amount and the accepted file formats are listed on the official portal: it is the only reference to follow, and no third-party website should collect this payment on its behalf.
How to apply for an e-visa for Russia from Kenya
- 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 to apply
The application is submitted on the official e-Visa portal of the Russian authorities. Enter your details exactly as they appear in your Kenyan passport, attach the requested files, then confirm and pay online. Note the application number: it lets you track the request and retrieve the approval notification, which you should print before departure.
Where do you apply for a visa for Russia from Kenya?
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 Kenya on another passport?
The regime follows your nationality, not where you live. If you reside in Kenya 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 times and tips
No processing time is guaranteed: check the official portal and submit your application with a comfortable margin. Make sure your entry and exit dates stay within the 30-day limit, and wait until the e-Visa is approved before buying a non-refundable ticket. Carry both a paper copy and a digital copy of the notification.
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
Many travellers end up on commercial websites that look like the official portal and charge a “service” fee on top of the real costs. Other frequent mistakes include passport details that do not match the form, a blurry photo, or a trip planned beyond the authorised length of stay. Check the website address before paying and keep the receipt.
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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
Guide generated automatically on October 17, 2026, from the verified catalogue.
Short-stay (tourism)
eVisa / authorization
Entry regime
eVisa / authorization
Duration
30 days
Official websiteVerified
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
Official websiteVerified
Highly Qualified Specialist visa
Work visa
Duration
3 years
Price
80–185 USD
Processing time
14 business days
Official websiteVerified
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