Visa and entry

Russia: entry rules for Iranians

E-visaPopular destination

Apply online before you fly; print the approval.

Group visa-free tours (5–50 people, up to 15 days, through accredited operators) exist on paper, but agencies found them slow and prefer the e-visa.

Checked 3 November 2026Official sources

What we could not confirm

The 30-day stay comes from Wikipedia; the official pages show neither the stay length nor the fee.
No 2025–2026 confirmation that the group visa-free scheme still operates.

At a glance

How to apply: Apply online for the unified e-visa at electronic-visa.kdmid.ru; it is issued within 4 calendar days, including weekends and holidays.

No special conditions reported; carry a return ticket and proof of stay anyway.

Your passport should be valid for at least six months after the trip; many borders refuse less.
Exit tax is paid before leaving Iran; the amount depends on how many trips you made this year.
Iranian bank cards do not work abroad: plan cash or a card from outside Iran.