Okay, here is my experience about buying a Russian visa online, hope you guys find it useful.
So, I was planning this big trip to Russia, and, of course, the first big hurdle was getting a visa. I heard it could be a real pain, but then someone told me about doing it online. Sounded too good to be true, but I decided to give it a shot.
First, I dug around a bit and found some information from a site called iVisa, they said I could do the whole thing online in under 20 minutes. That sounded pretty good to me. They mentioned something about my passport needing to be valid for at least 6 months, so I double-checked mine – all good there. Phew!

Then I found out that the Russian government actually offers something called an E-visa. Apparently, this means you can do the whole application online, which is super convenient. This seemed like the way to go, so I started looking into how to actually apply.
The process seemed pretty straightforward. It said I needed to sign up for an E-visa account. It’s basically making a profile on some official government website. I filled out all my information, which took a little while, but it was pretty easy to follow the steps.
I made sure all my information was correct, and after that, I just waited for the confirmation. Honestly, it was way easier than I expected. No running around to embassies or dealing with a ton of paperwork.
After a while, I got an email saying my visa was approved! I couldn’t believe how smooth the whole thing went.
- Sign up for an E-visa account.
- Fill out the application.
- Wait for the approval.
- Get your E-visa.
In the end, getting a Russian visa online was a breeze. If you’re planning a trip there, I definitely recommend checking out the E-visa option. It saved me a ton of time and hassle.