
Russia visa for citizens of Italy
Citizens of Italy 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 Italy: the passport opens 122 countries visa-free; Rome — Moscow: ≈ 2,380 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 Italy?
Can I travel to Russia without a visa on a Italy passport?
No: citizens of Italy need a visa. But you can get it quickly and at a low price — online with us, from $99, with no embassy visit.
Apply for a visaRussia visa rules at a glance
- With a Italy passport you can visit 122 countries visa-free, 27 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 Italy passport ranks 6th of 199.
- Italy passport: visa-free access to 122 countries; Russia passport: 79.
- Citizens of Italy and Russia can travel together visa-free to 70 countries, for example: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Tunisia, Serbia, Moldova, Turkey, Belarus, Morocco, Palestine, Georgia, Armenia, United Arab Emirates, Kazakhstan, Cape Verde, and Uzbekistan.
- Citizens of Russia, in turn, need an embassy visa to travel to Italy. Italy visa for citizens of Russia
Travelling to Russia: good to know
- Rome — Moscow: about 2,380 km in a straight line; a direct flight takes roughly 3.5 hours.
- Time difference with your country’s capital: +10 hours.
- Local time: Rome 12:00 — Moscow 22:00.
- Local currency: Russian Ruble.
- Languages: Russian.
- Exchange rate: $1.00 ≈ RUB 84.
- Russia is the 55th closest of 197 destinations open to citizens of Italy.

Combine your trip
Neighbouring countries and their visa rules for citizens of Italy:
How citizens of neighbouring countries travel to Russia
Visa rules for Russia for citizens of countries bordering Italy:
Official portal: evisa.kdmid.ru
How to get a Russia visa
- 1Passport photo
- 2Face photo
- 3Payment
- 4Manager and visa
What documents do you need for a Russia visa?
Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight: Rome — Moscow?
About 3.5 hours on a direct flight: the capitals are roughly 2,380 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 Italy?
Citizens of Russia, in turn, need an embassy visa to travel to Italy.
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