Russia e-Visa for citizens of Sweden: online application, fees and processing time 2026
Yes, an e-Visa is required: citizens of Sweden 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 Sweden
Travellers holding a passport from Sweden need an e-Visa to enter Russia. It is applied for online, on the official portal of the Russian authorities, before departure, and allows a stay of up to 30 days.
For Swedish travellers, a stay in Russia is prepared online: the e-Visa application is completed on the official portal with scanned documents. The price and processing time are not given here; they appear on that portal, the only source to consult in order to avoid intermediary websites that overcharge for the process.
Do you need a visa?
Yes: entering Russia with a Swedish passport requires an e-Visa issued before the trip. This electronic document is obtained after an online application and covers a stay of up to 30 days. It must be approved before boarding, so plan the application as soon as your dates are fixed.
How much does an e-visa for Russia cost from Sweden?
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
Two files are at the heart of the application: a compliant digital passport photo and a copy of the passport identity page. The passport entered must be the one you will travel with. For fees, refer to the official portal, which displays the amount due, and do not use any third-party site offering to “facilitate” the process for a charge.
How to apply for an e-visa for Russia from Sweden
- 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
Open the official e-Visa portal of the Russian authorities, then complete the form using the exact information from your passport. Add the requested digital documents, review the summary and make any payment on the portal. The answer is sent electronically; print the notification once the application has been accepted.
Where do you apply for a visa for Russia from Sweden?
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 Sweden on another passport?
The regime follows your nationality, not where you live. If you reside in Sweden 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
The processing time is shown on the official portal; do not guess it, and apply well before your planned entry date. Make sure your stay fits within the 30 days allowed and keep the printed notification with your passport. Before leaving, also reread the entry conditions published by the Russian authorities, as they may change.
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
Paying an unofficial intermediary website is the most widespread mistake: it charges service fees on top of the official ones, with no benefit. Other pitfalls are entering passport details inaccurately, uploading a non-compliant photo, or failing to check that the travel dates stay within the period of stay covered. An e-Visa containing an error can cause problems at border control.
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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
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation (official)
- Sweden Abroad - Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs (official)
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
Travel Tips for Russia
- Make sure you have travel medical insurance.
- Plan for a valid passport with at least six months remaining before your planned departure.
Example: For a tourist trip, choose the e-Visa for a quick and simple process.
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Indicative information, drawn from official sources and Wikipedia, and updated automatically. Rules change: confirm with the embassy or the official portal before booking. Our methodology · Official portal
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