Flight itinerary for your Russia visa — consulate-ready in minutes.
Russia's e-Visa is online and fast. For consulate visa applications, a flight itinerary alongside your tourist voucher is what officers expect. Get a flight itinerary built on real GDS aviation data — real flight numbers, real IATA codes — without paying for flights before your visa clears.
What you need to know
What is a flight itinerary — and why do both Russia's e-Visa portal and consulate tourist visa require one?
Russia offers two entry pathways: the e-Visa ($52 USD, 4-day processing, 55+ eligible nationalities, 30-day stay within a 120-day validity window) and the traditional consulate tourist visa (requires a tourist voucher from a licensed Russian hotel or tour operator). Note: US nationals are not eligible for the e-Visa and must apply at a Russian consulate. For the consulate route, a clear inbound and outbound flight document is a core submission requirement. For the e-Visa route, it strengthens your application. The critical context: since 2022, most European and North American airlines have suspended Russia routes. Most travellers now connect through Dubai (Emirates), Istanbul (Turkish Airlines), Baku (AZAL), Yerevan, or Almaty — and a Flightinary itinerary built from live GDS data reflects these currently operational routes, not the pre-2022 ones.
What a flight itinerary is
A flight itinerary is a professional travel document generated from live aviation data — real flight numbers, real airline codes, real IATA airport identifiers. It shows your planned route into and out of Russia, including any connecting airports, with departure and arrival times. It is produced for consulate and visa documentation purposes and does not involve any payment to the airline.
Why not just buy a real ticket?
With reduced airline connectivity to Russia since 2022, ticket prices on the routes that still operate can be significantly higher than pre-2022 fares. Buying a real return ticket before your visa is approved means absorbing that full cost if the application fails — or if your plans change. A flight itinerary from Flightinary costs a fraction of the ticket price with no cancellation risk.
Does Flightinary's itinerary work for embassy submissions?
Yes. Russian consulates and the e-Visa portal look for evidence of a credible travel plan. Every Flightinary itinerary uses real-time GDS aviation data — genuine flight numbers, correct IATA codes, accurate routing through currently operational hubs like Dubai (DXB), Istanbul (IST), or Baku (GYD) — formatted to the documentation standard consulates expect.
The process
How to get your Russia e-Visa flight itinerary in 3 steps
Whether you're applying for the e-Visa online or through a consulate, your itinerary is ready before you finish your morning coffee.
Search your route
Enter your departure city and your Russian destination (Moscow, St. Petersburg, Sochi, Vladivostok). We'll find real connecting flights through operational hubs — most routes now run via Dubai, Istanbul, Baku, Yerevan, or Almaty.
2 minutesPlace your order
Pay a small service fee — not the cost of the flight. Your itinerary is generated in your name from real-time aviation data and delivered to your inbox, print-ready and formatted for consulate or e-Visa submission.
15 min deliverySubmit with your visa
Attach the itinerary to your e-Visa application or consulate submission. For the e-Visa, upload it as supporting documentation. For consulate applications, include it alongside your tourist voucher.
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Full document checklist
Everything you need for a Russia e-Visa or tourist visa application
The e-Visa is deliberately simple — the Russian government designed it to be completed in under 20 minutes online. The consulate tourist visa is more involved, centred around the tourist voucher system. Both require a coherent, credible travel document. Run through this checklist before you submit.
Identity & visa form
- Valid passport
At least 6 months validity beyond your return date, with at least 2 blank pages
- Russia visa application form
For consulate applications — completed online via the Russian MFA portal and printed
- Passport-sized photographs
For consulate applications — white background, 35mm × 45mm, taken within 6 months
- Passport scan (digital)
Required for the e-Visa online application — upload a clear scan of the bio page
Travel itinerary
- Flight itineraryWe provide this
Inbound and return or onward flights — particularly important for consulate applications where travel documentation is scrutinised
- Tourist voucher / hotel confirmation
Required for the consulate tourist visa — issued by a licensed Russian hotel or tour operator; includes a tourist support number
- Hotel bookings for Russia
Confirmation pages showing your name, dates, and hotel addresses for your full stay
- Entry checkpoint details
For e-Visa: confirm your entry and exit airports are on the official authorised checkpoint list
Financial proof
- Bank statements
Last 3 months — consulates use these to confirm you have funds for your stay (USD 50/day is a useful benchmark)
- Employment letter
For consulate applications — confirms your role, employer, and approved leave dates
- Proof of income
Payslips, tax returns, or business income documentation
- Travel insurance
Russian consulates may request evidence of travel medical insurance covering the duration of your visit
Ties to home country
- Employment confirmation letter
Demonstrates you have a job — and therefore a reason — to return home
- Property or tenancy documents
Ownership, mortgage, or rental agreement confirming your home address
- Family ties
Marriage certificate, dependants' birth certificates — shows you have family obligations at home
- Business registration
If self-employed — trading history and recent bank statements demonstrate continuity of business obligations
Know your profile
How your nationality affects your Russia visa application
Russia's e-Visa is available to nationals of 55+ countries — mostly European and some Asian-Pacific nationalities. If your country is not on the e-Visa list, you apply through a Russian consulate for a regular tourist visa, which involves the tourist voucher system and a more detailed application. Note that since 2022, diplomatic relations with some Western countries have been strained, which in some cases has affected processing times and consulate availability.
| Passport | Refusal rate | Interview req. | Min. bank balance | Avg. processing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇩🇪Germany | ~3% | No | €1,500+ | 4 days (e-Visa) |
| 🇫🇷France | ~3% | No | €1,500+ | 4 days (e-Visa) |
| 🇮🇹Italy | ~4% | No | €1,500+ | 4 days (e-Visa) |
| 🇮🇳India | ~8% | Sometimes | $1,500+ | 10–15 business days |
| 🇨🇳China | ~4% | No | CNY 5,000+ | 4 days (e-Visa) |
| 🇺🇸USA | ~5% | Required | $2,000+ | 10–20 business days |
| 🇹🇷Turkey | ~3% | No | $1,000+ | 4 days (e-Visa) |
| 🇵🇰Pakistan | ~10% | Sometimes | $2,000+ | 15–20 business days |
🟡 Medium refusal rate — Pakistan (~10%)
For Pakistan passport holders applying via the Russian consulate: the tourist voucher is your most important document — ensure it comes from a licensed Russian travel operator and includes a valid tourist support number. Pair it with a detailed flight itinerary showing your connecting route (typically Dubai or Istanbul), bank statements, and a clear employment letter. A vague or incomplete application is almost always refused.
🟢 Low refusal rate — India (~8%), USA (~5%), Germany/France/Italy (~3–4%)
For most nationalities, Russia visa refusal rates are low. The main risk is documentation consistency — ensure your tourist voucher, flight itinerary, and accommodation bookings all match on dates and cities. Russian consulates cross-reference documents carefully. Note: for e-Visa eligible nationalities (Germany, France, Italy, USA, China, Turkey, and others), the online route is simpler and faster.
Application timeline
What happens after you submit your Russia e-Visa or tourist visa application
The e-Visa is the fastest pathway — 4 calendar days for a decision, delivered to your email, valid for 120 days from issue with a 30-day stay permitted (updated July 2025). Consulate tourist visas take 4–20 business days depending on nationality and consulate workload. Note: US nationals are not eligible for the e-Visa and must apply at a Russian consulate. Plan well in advance given the limited direct flight options currently available.
Check e-Visa eligibility and plan your route
Day 0 — Plan aheadCheck whether your nationality qualifies for the Russia e-Visa (Russia-evisa.kdmid.ru is the official portal). If not, contact the nearest Russian embassy or consulate to begin a regular tourist visa application, which requires a tourist voucher from a licensed hotel or tour operator. Also plan your transit routing — most travellers now connect through Dubai, Istanbul, Baku, Yerevan, or Almaty.
Get your flight itinerary from Flightinary
Day 0–1 · Instant deliveryOrder your flight itinerary before completing your e-Visa application or consulate submission. Russian consulates expect a clear inbound and outbound travel document. Flightinary generates it in minutes from real GDS data — using real connecting routes via currently operational hubs — formatted for consulate submission.
⚡ This is where most applicants fail — don't use a fake PDFSubmit your e-Visa application or consulate documents
Day 1e-Visa: complete the online application at the official Russian MFA portal. Upload your passport scan, photo, and supporting documents including your flight itinerary. Pay the $52 USD fee. Consulate: submit your full pack including the tourist voucher, flight itinerary, and application form. Pay the applicable consular fee.
Application under review
Days 1–4 (e-Visa) / Days 4–20 (consulate)The e-Visa decision arrives by email within 4 calendar days. Consulate applications vary — standard processing is typically 10–15 business days, with expedited options at some consulates for an additional fee. Political factors since 2022 have created unpredictable delays at some Western consulates.
Visa confirmed — verify entry point compatibility
Day 4–20Once your e-Visa or consulate visa is issued, double-check that your entry airport or crossing is on the authorised checkpoint list for your visa type. Then book real flights. Register at your hotel within 7 working days of arrival — hotels do this automatically.
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Stay rules — explained
How long can you stay in Russia?
Russia's stay rules differ by visa type. The e-Visa allows a maximum of 30 days per visit, single entry, within a 120-day validity window from issue (updated by July 2025 government decree). The standard tourist visa typically allows 30 days per visit, with single-entry the most common format. Multiple-entry tourist visas are available but require stronger justification. All visitors must register their presence with local authorities within 7 working days of arrival.
Days — e-Visa stay limit
The Russia e-Visa is single-entry and permits a maximum of 30 days per visit (updated July 2025). The visa is valid for 120 days from the issue date — you must complete your stay within that window.
Days — standard tourist visa
Consulate-issued tourist visas typically permit a 30-day stay per entry. Multiple-entry variants allowing 30 days per stay are available but require stronger documentation.
Working days — hotel registration
All visitors must be registered at their accommodation within 7 working days of arrival. Hotels register guests automatically. Private stays require the host to register you at a local police office.
Full visa specification
Russia e-Visa — key facts for 2025–2026
Everything you need to know about Russia e-Visa and tourist visa requirements — processing times, stay limits, and entry rules — at a glance.
- e-Visa eligibility
- 55+ countries — check the official Russian MFA portal for the current list
- e-Visa fee
- $52 USD (paid online at the official application portal)
- e-Visa processing time
- 4 calendar days (no expediting — one speed only)
- e-Visa validity
- 120 days from issue date (updated July 2025 decree)
- e-Visa stay limit
- Up to 30 days per visit, single entry (updated July 2025 decree)
- Tourist visa fee
- Varies by nationality and processing speed — typically $50–200 USD equivalent
- Tourist visa processing
- 4–20 business days; expedited options available at some consulates
- Tourist visa stay
- Typically 30 days single entry; multiple-entry available
- Tourist voucher
- Required for consulate tourist visa — issued by licensed Russian hotel or tour operator
- Entry checkpoints
- e-Visa only valid at specified checkpoints — verify your airport is on the authorised list
- Hotel registration
- Mandatory within 7 working days of arrival — hotels handle automatically
- Flight connectivity (2025)
- Significantly reduced since 2022 — most routes connect via Dubai, Istanbul, Baku, Yerevan, or Almaty
- Flight itinerary required?
- Recommended for e-Visa; required for consulate tourist visa applications
- Overstay consequences
- Fine, potential deportation, and ban from future entry
Common questions
Frequently asked questions — Russia visa flight itinerary
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