Do Vietnam citizens need a visa for Russia?
Apply online before travel. Approval is linked to your passport.
Note: older open datasets list this route as “e-Visa required”. We show the newer rule from the official source above.
Vietnam passport holders can currently enter 46 destinations visa-free or with a visa on arrival, and 59 more with an online ETA or e-Visa. Russia admits 66 of 198 passports without a full visa (visa-free, on arrival or ETA).
Documents required for the Russia e-Visa
- Scan of the passport data page (valid 6+ months)
- Recent passport-style digital photo, plain background
- Travel dates, entry point and accommodation details
- Return or onward ticket
- Payment card for the government fee
General checklist for this type of entry — not an official list. Requirements vary by purpose and personal circumstances; we confirm the exact list for your case when you apply.
Russia e-Visa processing time
3–10 business days (estimate). This is a general estimate for this type of application, not an official figure. Apply well before your travel date.
Russia e-Visa cost & official fees
| e-Visa — official fee for Vietnam citizens | ≈US$52 |
|---|---|
| Unified e-visa | ≈US$52 |
With Tripsol: from $75 per traveler, all-in. Total includes government fees where applicable and our service fee.
How to apply for the Russia e-Visa
- Prepare a passport scan and a compliant photo.
- Apply online — with us or on the official portal — and pay the fee.
- Wait for approval (see processing time) and download the e-visa.
- Print a copy and travel with the passport used to apply.
Prefer a human to check it? Apply with Tripsol, or apply yourself on the official portal (Russia e-Visa (MFA)).
Entry tips for Russia
- Single entry, valid 120 days, stay up to 30 days; apply 4–86 days before entry.
- Local currency is Russian ruble (RUB) — carry a card that works abroad and some cash for arrival costs.
- Buy travel medical insurance that covers your whole stay.
- An eSIM bought before you fly means data as soon as you land — handy for showing bookings at immigration.
Russia at a glance
| Capital | Moscow |
|---|---|
| Region | Eastern Europe |
| Currency | Russian ruble (RUB) |
| Languages | Russian |
Sources & last verified
| Fact | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Requirement & allowed stay | Russian MFA — unified e-visa | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Fees, processing & entry formalities | Embassy of Russia (Washington) — e-visas | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Official portal | Russia e-Visa (MFA) | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Independent official overview | UK FCDO — Russia entry requirements | 22 Oct 2026 |
| Embassy | The embassy or consulate of Russia in your country of residence | — |
Documents and steps are general guidance. Always verify with the official source before travel.