🇧🇬 Bulgaria passport 🇷🇺 Russia
eVisa needed
Apply online and get approval before you fly
Bulgaria passport holders need an eVisa for Russia. It is applied for online before you travel — no embassy visit required.
Our data doesn't record the permitted stay, fee or processing time for this route — check the official page before you apply.
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Getting an eVisa for Russia
What this usually involves for an eVisa — not a checklist researched for Bulgaria passport holders specifically. The official page has the exact list.
What you'll typically need 6 items
- Scanned copy of passport bio-data page
- Recent passport-sized photo (white background)
- Travel itinerary / flight details
- Proof of accommodation
- Valid email address for delivery
- Credit/debit card for payment
Steps 6 steps
- Visit the official eVisa portal for the destination country
- Create an account and complete the online application form
- Upload required documents and photo
- Pay the visa fee online
- Wait for approval email — processing time varies by country
- Download and print your eVisa approval to show at immigration
Before you board for Russia
Beyond the visa itself, these are what travellers most often get turned away for:
- Passport validityValid for at least 6 months
- Onward or return ticket Required
- Proof of funds Required
- Travel insurance RequiredMedical insurance required to obtain visa
- Routine vaccines Recommended
- Most Western countries currently advise against travel to Russia
- Registration with local authorities required within 7 working days
- Tourist visa required for most nationalities; e-Visa available for some
- Travel insurance with coverage for Russia required for visa application
Requirements can vary by nationality and change without notice — confirm with the official sources before you travel.
Official sources
Always confirm with Russia's own government before you travel:
- Russia official visa information ↗ evisa.kdmid.ru
- Russia embassies & consulates ↗ mid.ru
Keep going
About Russia
Tsars, the Bolshoi, Red Square, Lake Baikal, and the vast Trans-Siberian wilderness
- Capital
- Moscow
- Currency
- Russian Ruble (RUB)
- Language
- Russian
- Time zone
- MSK (UTC+3)
- Best time to visit
- May – September (Moscow/St. Petersburg), December – March (Siberia)
Common questions
Do Bulgaria citizens need a visa to visit Russia?
Bulgaria passport holders need an eVisa for Russia. It is applied for online before you travel — no embassy visit required.
How long can Bulgaria passport holders stay in Russia?
Our data doesn't record the permitted stay for this route. Check Russia's official visa information before you travel.
How much does a Russia visa cost for Bulgaria citizens?
Our data doesn't record the fee for this route. Fees change often — check Russia's official visa information before you apply.
How long must my passport be valid to enter Russia?
Valid for at least 6 months
Does Russia give visas to Bulgaria citizens?
Yes — Russia issues eVisas to Bulgaria citizens. Apply online before travelling; approval is delivered electronically.
Where can Bulgaria citizens find official Russia visa information?
On Russia's official site: https://evisa.kdmid.ru