- BIST10011,592-1.10%
- USD49.45+0.05%
- EUR55.62+0.37%
- GOLD4,185.10+0.10%
- INTEREST37.00%-1.00
- BITCOIN82,490+0.58%
- October 19, 202617°
- BIST10011,592-1.10%
- USD49.45+0.05%
- EUR55.62+0.37%
- GOLD4,185.10+0.10%
- INTEREST37.00%-1.00
- BITCOIN82,490+0.58%
- October 19, 202617°
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Russia · Before You Set Off
Russia visas and e-visas for Turkish citizens, invitations, Russia’s diplomatic missions in Türkiye, new rules at the border, insurance, and the impact of sanctions on travel.
Topics in this section
- R1.1 Entry to Russia for Turkish citizens: visa and passport typesThe rules for Turkish citizens entering Russia vary according to passport type and residence status. A visa is required with a burgundy passport; visa-free entry and stay periods are limited according to passport type.
- R1.2 Russia e-visa: application, length of stay, and feeTurkish citizens can apply online for Russia's unified e-visa. The e-visa is valid for 120 days and permits a stay of up to 30 days in Russia and single entry; applications are processed within no more than 4 calendar days.
- R1.3 Consular visa types and required documentsA consular visa is required for staying in Russia for more than 30 days, working, studying, making multiple entries, or transiting. This page contains information about visa types, documents, 2026 fees, and processing times.
- R1.4 Invitation (приглашение): who issues it and how to obtain itFor the invitation required for a Russian visa, the inviting person or institution in Russia—not you from Türkiye—must apply. In 2026, the fee is 8,000 rubles per person; a private visa without an invitation is possible for relatives of Russian citizens.
- R1.5 Russian missions and visa centres in TürkiyeFor Russian visas or consular procedures, you can apply to the embassy, consulates general and visa centres in Türkiye. Appointment and application rules vary depending on the place of application.
- R1.6 Entry at the border: migration card, biometrics, and digital registrationUpon entering Russia, passport control, photography, and fingerprinting procedures are carried out. Those arriving visa-free must submit a pre-application through ruID or Gosuslugi and complete the migration card, migration registration, and subsequent biometric procedures on time.
- R1.7 Travel health insurance requirementRussian law considers health insurance valid in Russia an entry requirement; however, Turkish citizens are not asked for a policy when applying for a visa. Nevertheless, travelling with a policy covering the entire stay is the safest option.
- R1.8 The practical impact of sanctions: cards, cash, foreign currency, and flightsCheck the rules for cards, cash, foreign-currency transfers, and flight routes in advance when traveling to Russia. Declare cash exceeding the equivalent of US$10,000 and do not take more than this amount in cash foreign currency out of Russia.
- R1.9 Travel advisories and restricted areas of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of TürkiyeBefore going to Russia, check the advisories of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye and entry restrictions. Unauthorized entry into areas requiring special permission may result in a fine, deportation, and an entry ban.
Last reviewed October 17, 2026. This content is general information, not legal advice.