Ireland passport → Russia

Do Irish citizens need a visa for Russia?

eVisa (apply online)30 days

Irish passport holders need an eVisa for Russia for up to 30 days. You apply and pay online before you travel.

Apply on the official site: evisa.kdmid.ru

What this means for your trip

Apply through the official channel (the government portal, or the airline or agent it names) and keep a printed copy of the approval.
Processing usually takes a few working days; apply at least two weeks ahead.
Check that the eVisa type matches your purpose of travel.

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Russia at a glance

Capital: Moscow
Currency: Russian ruble (RUB)
Languages: Russian
Calling code: +7
Region: Eastern Europe

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Saint Basil's Cathedral

RU60.0°N · 100.0°EPhoto: Julius Silver · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Palaces, metros and the Trans-SiberianRed Square and the Kremlin · Hermitage Museum · Peterhof

Russia for other passports

IrelandeVisa30 days
IndiaeVisa30 days
United StatesVisa required
United KingdomVisa required
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
ChinaVisa-free30 days
SingaporeeVisa30 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippineseVisa30 days

Nearby in Eastern Europe for Irish passport holders

BelarusVisa-free30 days
BulgariaVisa-free
CzechiaVisa-free
HungaryVisa-free
MoldovaVisa-free90 days
PolandVisa-free
RomaniaVisa-free
SlovakiaVisa-free

Common questions

Do Irish citizens need a visa for Russia?

Irish passport holders need an eVisa for Russia for up to 30 days. You apply and pay online before you travel.

How long can Irish citizens stay in Russia?

Up to 30 days under the current evisa rule. Longer stays need a different visa.

Can Irish citizens get a visa on arrival in Russia?

Not under the standard rules.

How many countries can Irish citizens visit without a visa?

159 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Ireland passport ranks #5 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).

Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.