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Russia visa for citizens of France

Citizens of France need an e-visa to travel to Russia. It is issued online, with no embassy visit. Official processing time is up to 4 days. Visago fills in and submits the application for you; the all-in price starts at $99, government fee included.

For citizens of France: the passport opens 123 countries visa-free; Paris — Moscow: ≈ 2,490 km, about 3.5 hours of flying.

Checked by visa analyst Albert Brown, 13 years of experience · September 26, 2026

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How much does a Russia visa cost for citizens of France?

Tourist, 30 days, single entryGovernment fee: $52 · Valid for: 120 days$99
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Can I travel to Russia without a visa on a France passport?

No: citizens of France need a visa. But you can get it quickly and at a low price — online with us, from $99, with no embassy visit.

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Russia visa rules at a glance

  • With a France passport you can visit 123 countries visa-free, 26 with a visa on arrival and 34 with an e-visa; 15 more require an embassy visa.
  • By the number of visa-free destinations, the France passport ranks 3rd of 199.
  • France passport: visa-free access to 123 countries; Russia passport: 79.
  • Citizens of France and Russia can travel together visa-free to 70 countries, for example: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Tunisia, Montenegro, Morocco, Belarus, Moldova, Turkey, Palestine, Georgia, Armenia, Cape Verde, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and United Arab Emirates.
  • Citizens of Russia, in turn, need an embassy visa to travel to France. France visa for citizens of Russia

Travelling to Russia: good to know

  • Paris — Moscow: about 2,490 km in a straight line; a direct flight takes roughly 3.5 hours.
  • Time difference with your country’s capital: +10 hours.
  • Local time: Paris 12:00 — Moscow 22:00.
  • Local currency: Russian Ruble.
  • Languages: Russian.
  • Exchange rate: $1.00 ≈ RUB 84.
  • Russia is the 48th closest of 197 destinations open to citizens of France.
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Neighbouring countries and their visa rules for citizens of France:

How citizens of neighbouring countries travel to Russia

Visa rules for Russia for citizens of countries bordering France:

Official portal: evisa.kdmid.ru

How to get a Russia visa

  1. 1Passport photo
  2. 2Face photo
  3. 3Payment
  4. 4Manager and visa

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Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight: Paris — Moscow?

About 3.5 hours on a direct flight: the capitals are roughly 2,490 km apart. With a connection it takes longer.

What is the time difference with Russia?

Time difference with your country’s capital: +10 hours.

Do citizens of Russia need a visa for France?

Citizens of Russia, in turn, need an embassy visa to travel to France.

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