Applying for Russian visa in Hungary easier from today

As we reported, on Tuesday morning, the US restricted the visa waiver for Hungarian passport holders, citing security risks. Just a bit later on the same day, the Russians announced that Hungarians can now apply for electronic visas to Russia.

As of Tuesday, the United States has significantly restricted visa-free travel from Hungary due to security concerns over Hungarian passports issued between 2011 and 2020. On the same day, the Russians have taken the opposite step: they are making it easier for Hungarians to obtain visas to Russia.

The electronic visa is available to citizens of 55 countries, including Hungary, for a fee of just USD 52. The electronic entry visa entitles the holder to a one-off stay of 16 days. It can be applied for on the Russian Foreign Ministry’s website or via a mobile phone application, MTI reports.

They say that to apply for an e-visa, foreign nationals need a valid passport, health insurance and passport photo, but not an invitation, hotel reservation or other document proving the purpose of the trip. The application must be submitted no later than four days before the planned date of entry into Russia and the visa is valid for 60 days after issuance.

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