Portugal passport → Russia

Do Portuguese citizens need a visa for Russia?

eVisa (apply online)30 days

Portuguese 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.

Get trip-ready for Russia

Things to do in RussiaTours, attraction passes and airport transfers, often cheaper booked ahead.Browse experiences →Flights to RussiaCompare hundreds of airlines and agencies in one search.Find cheap flights →Flight delayed or cancelled?You could be owed up to €600. Check your flight in two minutes.Check compensation →

Partner links: we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.

Russia at a glance

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

Read the Russia travel guide →

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

PortugaleVisa30 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 Portuguese passport holders

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

Common questions

Do Portuguese citizens need a visa for Russia?

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

How long can Portuguese citizens stay in Russia?

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

Can Portuguese citizens get a visa on arrival in Russia?

Not under the standard rules.

How many countries can Portuguese citizens visit without a visa?

155 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Portugal passport ranks #9 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.