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1. Russian Visa: Electronic visa, regular visa or visa-free?
In this section I will keep you informed about the visa policy for traveling to Russia. The Russian visa is an authorization granted to a foreign citizen to enter the territory of the Russian Federation. Currently citizens of 142 countries need a visa to enter Russia.
There are two types of this visa: electronic visa or regular visa. In addition, some nationalities do not need a visa to travel to Russia.
OPTION 1. ELECTRONIC VISA (E-VISA) . The electronic visa (e-Visa) is the easiest to get since you can apply for it online. Currently it may be applied for by citizens of 53 countries. You will need travel medical insurance .
OPTION 2. REGULAR VISA . If you don’t meet the requirements to apply for an electronic visa, then you must opt for a regular or traditional visa. It’s a visa you apply for at Russian consulates or visa centers and is attached to your passport. To obtain it, you must have an invitation and travel medical insurance .
OPTION 3. RUSSIA WITHOUT A VISA (VISA-FREE) . Finally, it should be noted that citizens of 60 countries, among them the majority of South American and Central American countries, do not need a visa to enter Russia.
How to obtain the Russian electronic visa in 2021 (if Covid allows it)
Obtaining the unified e-visa (or electronic visa) to Russia is very simple and quick: you will only need your passport and a digital photo. However, the e-visa can only be requested by some nationalities. From January 1, 2021, the unified e-visa is …