Russia e-Visa for citizens of the Netherlands: online application, fees and processing time 2026
Yes, an e-Visa is required: citizens of the Netherlands 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 the Netherlands
Travelers from the Netherlands need a visa for Russia. A unified e-Visa can be requested online before departure for short tourist stays.
Russia requires a visa from Dutch nationals. For a short tourist stay, the unified e-Visa is requested online on the official consular portal before travel. As the Netherlands generally advises against travel to Russia, check the current Dutch travel advice before making any decision.
Do I need a visa?
Yes. A Dutch citizen must obtain a visa to enter Russia. The unified e-Visa, valid for a short stay, covers tourism, visits and some business travel. The passport should be valid for at least six months and entry must be made through a crossing point that accepts the e-Visa.
How much does an e-visa for Russia cost from the Netherlands?
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 passport valid for six months, a photo in the required format and, where applicable, travel medical insurance. The exact consular fee is not guaranteed here: check the amount shown on the official portal at the time you apply.
How to apply for an e-visa for Russia from the Netherlands
- 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 application is made online on the official portal evisa.kdmid.ru from the Netherlands. You complete the form, upload a compliant photo and pay the consular fee. The approved e-Visa is sent electronically: print it and present it at border control.
Where do you apply for a visa for Russia from the Netherlands?
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 the Netherlands on another passport?
The regime follows your nationality, not where you live. If you reside in the Netherlands 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 and tips
Submit your application within the allowed window before departure, respecting the minimum lead time stated by the portal. Confirm that your entry point is on the list of crossings accepting the e-Visa and that the permitted duration covers your stay.
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 consular portal and avoid paid intermediaries. Do not overstay the duration allowed by the e-Visa. Finally, take the Dutch travel advice into account, as it may heavily restrict travel and the consular assistance available on the ground.
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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
- Russia Unified eVisa Portal (Consular Department, MFA)
- Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia
- Nederland Wereldwijd: reisadvies Rusland (Dutch government)
Guide generated automatically on July 26, 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
Tips to extend your stay in Russia
- For stays longer than 16 days, prefer the standard tourist visa or business visa, which offer longer durations.
- Always check that your passport is valid for at least 6 months after the return date and obtain medical insurance covering Russia.
- For standard visas, prepare all documents in advance (invitation, insurance, application form, photo) and contact the embassy for the latest requirements.
Concrete example of an optimized itinerary: For a 3-week trip, request a standard tourist visa (30 days) rather than an e-Visa (maximum 16 days).
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