Visa & entry guide
Plan your visit to Russia with guidance on visitor requirements, passport considerations and where to apply.
For Kenyan passport holders and Kenya residents travelling on other passports.
Explore the destinationUse the section that matches your travel purpose and passport context.
Tourist & Leisure
Valid passport
Online eVisa application
Digital passport photograph/details
Applicant photograph
Travel details
Medical insurance as applicable
Supporting documents requested
Kenyan passport holders are officially eligible for Russia's unified electronic visa. Kenya appears on the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs' current list of nationalities eligible to apply. (Electronic Visa)
Business Travel
Valid passport
Online eVisa application
Digital passport photograph/details
Applicant photograph
Business/contact details
Medical insurance as applicable
Supporting documents requested
Passport Context
Kenyan passport holders are officially eligible for Russia's unified electronic visa. Kenya appears on the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs' current list of nationalities eligible to apply. (Electronic Visa)
Requirements normally follow the passport used for travel. Confirm the application route for your nationality and Kenyan residence status.
Application Route
Online through the official Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation eVisa portal.
Embassy of the Russian Federation • Nairobi.
Russia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs states that the unified electronic visa is processed within 4 calendar days, including weekends and public holidays. The day of application submission is not counted. (Electronic Visa)
Visa requirements and processing times may change. Sunward Travel will confirm the applicable requirements at the time of application. A visa is issued at the sole discretion of the issuing country's immigration/consular authorities, and Sunward Travel does not guarantee a successful visa application for any applicant or nationality.
