Indian visa for Russian citizens
Visa requirements:
Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
---|---|---|---|
Tourist visa | For Russian citizens to enter India for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
Evisa | India e-visa for Russian citizens | Eligible | |
Visa on arrival | India visa on arrival for Russian citizens | Not Available |
India tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Russian passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in India.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from India.
If you are looking for India visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Russia, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of India nearest your place of residence.
- Moscow: The Embassy of India in Moscow, Russia (Working hours: Open now. Close in 2 hours 21 minutes)
- Vladivostok: The Consulate General of India in Vladivostok, Russia (Working hours: Close now)
- Saint Petersburg: The Consulate General of India in Saint Petersburg, Russia (Working hours: Open now. Close in 2 hours 21 minutes)
India visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest India diplomatic mission offices to Russia for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Russia traveling to India from 2008 to 2018.
Year | Number of visitors (Russia) estimated | Change (%) |
---|---|---|
2008 | 264,932 | N/A |
2009 | 249,193 | -5.94% |
2010 | 267,555 | 7.37% |
2011 | 275,424 | 2.94% |
2012 | 254,439 | -7.62% |
2013 | 257,062 | 1.03% |
2014 | 259,685 | 1.02% |
2015 | 272,801 | 5.05% |
2016 | 272,801 | 0.00% |
2017 | 278,904 | 2.24% |
2018 | 262,309 | -5.95% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
India & Russia comparison
India's area is approximately 2,973,190 km2 (1,147,954 sq mi), while the area of Russia is approximately 16,376,870 km2 (6,323,142 sq mi). This means Russia is 5.51 times bigger than India.
As of March 2024, India's population is ~1.4 billion people - 1,288,484,601 more people than the population of Russia.
We have highlighted India & Russia’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
India | Russia | Difference | |
---|---|---|---|
Population (est 2024) | 1,434,652,558 | 146,167,957 | 1.3 billion more people live in India than Russia |
Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 186 | 242 | India has 56 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Russia. |
Travel freedom (2024) | 28 | 78 | India passport holders visit 50 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
Number of foreign missions hosted | 466 | 242 | Indian hosts 224 more foreign missions than Russia. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Russia travel to India in one year?
The number of visitors from Russia visiting India in 2018 was approximately 262,309.
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