Egypt eVisa for Russian Citizens

International passport and the actual Egyptian travel area

Use the international passport intended for Egyptian entry, not an internal identity document. A short Sharm stay and a route including Cairo are different permission-planning cases. Confirm the applicable current conditions with the Egyptian authorities and carrier rather than relying on an old tour forum. The embassy link is provided for Russian consular information, with the access limitation stated openly. The checked Egyptian portal lists the online eVisa route; this is not a claim that every purpose or travel document qualifies.

Moscow booking, Sharm arrival and a possible Cairo excursion

Imagine a resort itinerary booked from Moscow, with an optional excursion to Cairo added later. Review whether the entry permission covers the wider journey before buying the excursion. The trip to Cairo is domestic and does not itself require a second entry, but a limited resort stamp can have a different geographic scope. If the organiser changes Sharm to Hurghada, check the local arrival date and first hotel details against the revised voucher rather than leaving the earlier itinerary in the form.

New Year travel and document access abroad

For a New Year holiday, prepare documents before departure pressure builds. Check that email and your chosen payment method remain usable for the actual journey; card acceptance should be confirmed at checkout rather than assumed from the passport nationality. Save approval and booking files offline so that changing a SIM card does not prevent access during check-in.

Example: Latin transliteration on a Russian passport

If two passports issued at different times use different Latin spellings of the same Russian name, use the spelling on the current passport intended for travel. Do not re-transliterate the Cyrillic name yourself or copy an old visa. Upload the full biodata page and compare surname, given names and passport number after automatic reading. A family member's familiar English spelling is not the identity source. Keep the older document only as history when relevant.

Illustrative names and itineraries for preparation. Confirm current routes and schedules with your carrier.

A check before applying with a Russian passport

Do not assume that a previous successful resort visit settles the conditions of a new mainland itinerary. Also avoid paying for duplicate applications merely because a bank transaction is unclear: retain the reference and check whether the first order was recorded before trying again.

Prepare your application and travel file

1. Check the route first. Use the ordinary passport you will carry. The official Egyptian portal lists passport validity of at least six months from arrival. Resolve any nationality-specific conditions before payment.
2. Prepare a readable biodata page. This form accepts JPG or PNG, up to 500 KB. Keep all edges and the machine-readable lines visible. Manually verify automatically read names, numbers and dates.
3. Keep dates and addresses consistent. Have your actual Egyptian arrival date, intended departure, itinerary, accommodation address and contact email ready. The form advances between completed sections automatically; review the answers before submitting.
4. Review the entry product and total. Single Entry is $59 and Multiple Entry is $149 through this service. The stated processing estimate is 7 days. An application receipt is not an approved visa.
5. Check the issued permission. Save the approval, verify its identity and travel conditions, and print the eVisa. Carry the itinerary and accommodation or other supporting documents appropriate to the visit, as the official portal instructs.

Already applied? Check your application status. For changes to an existing request, use your reference when contacting Egypt eVisa Online; do not start a duplicate application merely to correct a question.

Questions from Russian passport holders

Which transliteration should a Russian passport holder use?

Use the Latin identity fields on the current international passport used for entry. Do not create a new transliteration or copy the spelling from an older passport without comparing the documents.

Can I upload an internal Russian identity document?

This passport eVisa application requires the international passport's biodata page. An internal identity document should not be entered or uploaded as that travel passport.

What should I do if a payment appears unclear?

Keep the application reference and check the recorded payment status before starting another paid request. Card acceptance and bank handling must be checked for the actual payment method, not inferred from nationality.