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Learn More: Saint Petersburg eVisa

RUSSIA IS OPEN- Russia re-opened for tourism on 25 January 2021.

On October 1st, 2019, the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs introduced the eVisa system for citizens of 53 countries. This eVisa allows travelers to enter Saint Petersburg & Leningrad Oblast for tourist, business or humanitarian purposes and it enables them to stay in Saint Petersburg & Leningrad Oblast for up to . The Saint Petersburg eVisa application process is very simple and 100% online. Once the application is submitted and accepted, the applicant will receive a landing authorization that must be shown to the immigration officers upon arrival. Yes, it’s that simple.

The eVisa system is an online method of applying for visas from anywhere in the world. Some advantages of this system to the traveler are that visas can be applied for quickly over the internet at any time, from any location and that payment is made online at the time of the application.

Required Documents to Apply

Important Instructions

  • Travelers must have their passport with at least 6-months validity from the date of arrival and have at least 1 page available for stamping

  • Applicants can remain in Saint Petersburg & Leningrad Oblast for up to

  • The Saint Petersburg & Leningrad Oblast eVisa is only valid for

  • The Saint Petersburg & Leningrad Oblast eVisa is available to travelers who enter through the following checkpoints:

    • BY AIR:

      • Pulkovo Airport (Saint Petersburg International Airport)
    • BY SEA:

      • Vysotsk
      • Big port Saint Petersburg (Marine station section)
      • Passenger port of Saint Petersburg
    • BY CAR:

      • Ivangorod
      • Torfyanovka
      • Brusnitchnoe
      • Svetogorsk
    • ON FOOT:

      • Ivangorod
  • Possession of a Visa for Saint Petersburg & Leningrad Oblast does not provide automatic right of entry for the holder into the region. The Immigration Officer at the port of entry may refuse entry to any person, if he considers that such a person is unable to fulfill the immigration requirements or that such person's presence in Saint Petersburg would be contrary to national interests or security

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The Saint Petersburg & Leningrad e-Visa is an official document that allows visitors entry into and travel within the Russian city of Saint Petersburg and region of Leningrad for tourism purposes.
We require the following to submit your application:
The Saint Petersburg & Leningrad Oblast e-Visa itself has no cost but there is a processing fee of for Standard Processing. For rush processing and super rush processing the service fee is and , respectively.

It depends on the processing time you choose. We offer three options:

  • Standard Processing: up to

  • Rush Processing: up to

  • Super Rush Processing: up to

This e-Visa is valid for and allows holders one entry that cannot be longer than
Your travel document has to be valid for at least 6 months after your eVisa expires. Also, your passport should have at least one blank page for stamping.
The Saint Petersburg & Leningrad Oblast eVisa allows one entry of up to within a
The traveler must apply for this eVisa at least before the trip to Saint Petersburg & Leningrad Oblast.
NO. Possession of an eVisa for Saint Petersburg & Leningrad does not provide automatic right of entry for the holder into the Country. The Immigration Officer at the port of entry may refuse entry to any person, if he is considers that such a person is unable to fulfill the immigration requirements or that such person's presence in Kaliningrad would be contrary to national interests or security.
Upon arrival in Saint Petersburg & Leningrad Oblast, you need to present your passport along with your eVisa, which can be printed or shown from a smartphone.
Nationals of the following 53 countries are eligible for the Saint Petersburg & Leningrad Oblast e-Visa:
  • Andorra
  • Austria
  • Bahrain
  • Belgium
  • Bulgaria
  • China (including Taiwan)
  • Croatia
  • Cyprus
  • Czech Republic
  • Denmark
  • Estonia
  • Finland
  • France
  • Germany
  • Greece
  • Hungary
  • Iceland
  • India
  • Indonesia
  • Iran
  • Ireland
  • Italy
  • Japan
  • Kuwait
  • Latvia
  • Liechtenstein
  • Lithuania
  • Luxembourg
  • Malaysia
  • Malta
  • Mexico
  • Monaco
  • Netherlands
  • Northern Macedonia
  • Norway
  • Oman
  • Philippines
  • Poland
  • Portugal
  • Qatar
  • Romania
  • San Marino
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Serbia
  • Singapore
  • Slovakia
  • Slovenia
  • Spain
  • Sweden
  • Switzerland
  • The Democratic People's Republic of Korea
  • Turkey
  • Vatican City

A yellow fever vaccine is required if traveling from a country with risk of yellow fever transmission.

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When you think of visiting Russia, you’re immediately overwhelmed with choices of places to see. Russia is the largest country in the world, so it obviously has many, many cities, towns, national parks, etc. to see. However, if it’s a beautiful Russian city that you’re after, then look no further than Saint Petersburg. Sometimes called the Venice of the North, it is by far the most beautiful and the most European city anywhere in Russia. Saint Petersburg is located on the shores of the Neva River, at the head of the Gulf of Finland on the Baltic Sea. In terms of population, it is Russia's second-largest city, with the capital, Moscow, being larger. Comparing it with other cities in Europe, it has the 4th largest population. The city is steeped in history, as it was originally a Swedish fortress, that later served as Russia’s capital for close to 200 years. The city is definitively the country’s cultural capital, but it is also still very relevant in terms of governing the Russian Federation, as it is home to the Constitutional Court of Russia as well as the Heraldic Council of the President of the Russian Federation. Also, many foreign consulates, international corporations, banks and businesses have their main offices in Saint Petersburg. The world-class city has earned its title of Venice of the North, with its network of canals, picturesque baroque bridges, beautiful works of art in the enormous Hermitage museum, and much, much more. The beauty and importance of the historic center of the city, as well as the Related Groups of Monuments, have been officially recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. With so many instagramable sites and attractions to see, deciding on where to begin in Saint Petersburg can be a daunting task. Luckily, even though the city is quite large, the historic center of Saint Petersburg is fairly walkable. However, if you’re not the walking type, you can also get to wherever you want to go by taxi. While street taxis are available, we recommend you download the Yandex Taxi App or the Gett App. The top places to visit while in Saint Petersburg are the following: The Hermitage Museum, he Peterhof Palace and fountain park, the Peter and Paul Fortress, the Saviour of the Spilt Blood Church, the Marble Palace, the Mikhailovsky Castle, the Isaac’s Cathedral, the Kazan cathedral, the Catherine Palace, the Gatchina Palace, the Pavlovsk Palace and the Russian Museum. Similar to other cities at this latitude, the weather in Saint Petersburg can be unpredictable. Summers in St. Petersburg can be pleasant, with daytime temperatures usually in the twenties. However, it is not uncommon to have hotter days (up to 30 degrees Celsius) or the opposite: temperatures closer to 20 degrees and rainy. The best time to visit Saint Petersburg is in between May and September, though October is very picturesque due to the changing color of the leaves on the large trees along the cities main avenues and in its parks. For travelers visiting the city for just a few days, and are unsure where to stay, the Tsentralny district is highly recommended. Tsentralny district means “City Center Area” and covers pretty much all of the main touristic spots in Saint Petersburg. For reference, one of the nicest neighborhoods in this part of the city is the area around the metro stations Nevsky Prospekt, Gostiny Dvor, Vladimirskaya and Chernyshevskaya. Also, Admiralteyskaya is just a few minutes away from the beautiful Hermitage Museum. The Mikhailovsky opera and ballet theatre is also just steps away from the Nevsky Prospekt metro station. Now, if time is not an issue and you are considering staying in the Saint Petersburg for over a week or two, you should consider looking at areas with cheaper accommodation, but which are still beautiful, quiet and safe. Areas that meet this criteria include those near metro stations Vasileostrovskaya, Ploshad Alexandra Nevskogo, Chernyshevskaya and Petrogradskaya.
Disclaimer
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