Visa to Russia for Egyptian Citizens

The existence of a visa regime between the Arab Republic of Egypt and the Russian Federation gives a clear answer to the question: do Egyptians need a visa to enter Russia? Yes, they do.

The basis for issuing any type of Russian visa (tourist, business, work, etc.) to an Egyptian citizen is an invitation.

Our company provides services for issuing tourist invitations and also assists legal entities in preparing and submitting documents for business invitations. In addition, we support organizations in preparing documents for the employment of foreign workers at all stages of the process.

Below we will explain in detail how an Egyptian citizen can obtain a visa to Russia.

How Can an Egyptian Citizen Obtain a Visa to Russia?

Step 1. Determine the type of visa you need for your trip.

1.1. Tourist visa to Russia for Egyptian citizens:

• if the purpose of your visit is tourism;
• your actual stay in the Russian Federation will not exceed 30 days.

1.2. Business visa to Russia for Egyptian citizens:

• if your purpose of visit is business or commercial;
• you need a visa for a longer stay of 1 month to 1 year;
• you need a visa for multiple entries.

1.3. Work visa to Russia for Egyptian citizens:

• if you plan to work officially in the Russian Federation.

1.4. Private visa to Russia for Egyptian citizens:

• to visit relatives or family members;
• planning to stay in a private residence – an apartment or a house;
• the stay in Russia is single-entry and up to 3 months.

Step 2. Obtain an invitation for an Egyptian citizen to enter Russia.

As of 29.11.2023, according to an internal directive of the Migration Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia in Moscow, the issuance of business visa invitations for Egyptian citizens has been suspended.

We offer our professional services for issuing tourist invitations.

Tourist invitations for Egyptian citizens

Issued by a registered tour operator. Only as part of a tourist package.

Business invitations for Egyptian citizens

Assistance to legal entities in the preparation and submission of documents for business invitations.

Step 3. Collect the required documents.

IMPORTANT: The Consular Section of the Russian Embassy in Egypt now processes only electronic visa applications filled out in Russian or English and printed via the official website of the Consular Department of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The standard package includes:

• passport;
• invitation;
• visa application form;
• photos;
• insurance.

Please note that to obtain a tourist visa at the Russian consulate, a paid hotel booking confirmation must also be provided.

With your prepared documents, contact one of the Russian consular offices in Egypt:

• Consular Section of the Russian Embassy in Cairo
  address: 34 Misaha St., Dokki, Cairo, Egypt
  phone: (8-10-2-023) 748-63-93
  opening hours: Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday — 09:30 to 13:30.
• Russian Consulate General in Hurghada
  address: Intercontinental district, Samra Bay Residence (end of the Tourist Boulevard), Hurghada
  phone: (8-10-20) 653-46-57-57
  opening hours: Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday — 09:30 to 13:30.
• Russian Consulate General in Alexandria
  address: 9 Tag-Roussa St., Saba-Pacha, Alexandria, Egypt
  phone: (8-10-2-03) 583-35-34
  opening hours: Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday — 09:00 to 12:00.

At the consulate, you will be offered several processing options for a visa to Russia for an Egyptian citizen:

• standard (processing time 4–20 working days);
• urgent (1–3 working days).

The consular fee for a visa to Russia for Egyptians ranges from 1,400 to 8,400 Egyptian pounds depending on the selected processing time. For more accurate information about fees, please visit the official website of the Embassy of the Russian Federation in Egypt.

Step 4. Register upon arrival in Russia.

Please note that registration is mandatory if your stay exceeds 7 working days (excluding the day of arrival). Registration must be done at the actual place of residence of the guest.