Malaysia passport → Russia
Malaysia passport → Russia
Visa requirement for citizens of Malaysia travelling to Russia for tourism or short visits.
@e-VisaVerified — last checked 25 Oct 2026 against an official source
Russian MFA Consular Department — unified e-visa country list electronic-visa.kdmid.ru
Unified e-visa stay is 30 days since 23 Aug 2025 (validity 120 days).
What to do next
- Apply online before you travel. Apply through Russia's official government e-Visa portal only — third-party sites add fees without adding anything.
- Wait for the approval. Allow several working days for processing. Do not book non-refundable travel until the e-Visa is granted.
- Carry the approval. Travel with the approval on your phone and as a printout, on the same passport you applied with.
Before you go
- Passport usually needs 6+ months of validity beyond your travel dates
- An approved e-Visa — apply on the official portal several working days ahead
- A printout of the approval, plus a copy on your phone
- Proof of onward or return travel
- Accommodation details and evidence of sufficient funds
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Requirement details
- Requirement
- @e-Visa
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Apply before travel?
- Yes — online e-Visa application
- Evidence
- Last verified 25 Oct 2026 · Russian MFA Consular Department — unified e-visa country list
What this means
Russia requires holders of a Malaysia passport to apply for an electronic visa (e-Visa) online before travelling. Apply only through the official government e-Visa portal, allow several working days for processing, and carry the approval when you travel.
Whatever the requirement, your passport generally needs at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates, and border officers can ask for proof of onward travel and sufficient funds. Rules on this page cover ordinary passports and short tourist visits — work, study and long stays follow different rules.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. e-Visa required before travel — apply through Russia's official e-Visa portal before travelling.
Up to 30 days under the current rule.
Yes — last verified on 2026-10-25 against an official source: Russian MFA Consular Department — unified e-visa country list.