Saudi Arabia
Agreement effective 11 May 2026: up to 90 days in total per calendar year, continuously or across several visits. Excludes work, study and residence.
Russia visa assistance
Russia visa and e-visa assistance for GCC travellers.
Russia has signed visa-free agreements with several GCC states, while other GCC citizens and many expatriates use the unified electronic visa. Our role is to confirm the correct route, prepare the e-visa or consular application, and explain the digital registration steps before you travel.
Professional Service FeeBHD 44
Government, embassy, visa application centre, biometrics, insurance, courier and other applicable third-party charges are separate.
Visa decisions are made solely by the relevant immigration authority. Gulf United Mobility does not guarantee visa approval.
- Personalised document checklist
- Application preparation support
- Document review
- Submission guidance
- Case support
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Entry requirements overview
Do you need a visa for Russia?
It depends on the passport you hold, not only where you live. Many travellers need no visa at all; others need an eVisa or a consular visa.
UAE and Oman
UAE citizens: up to 90 days per visit and no more than 90 days in any 180. Omani citizens (from 18 July 2025): 30 days per visit, 90 days per calendar year.
Bahrain, Kuwait and eligible nationalities
Single entry, valid 120 days from issue, for stays of up to 30 days. Covers tourism, private visits, business and certain events. India and the Philippines are on the list; Pakistan and Egypt are not.
Everyone else, or longer stays
Travellers outside the e-visa list, or whose purpose falls outside it, apply for a visa at the Russian embassy or consulate responsible for their residence.
GCC citizens
Saudi, Emirati and Omani citizens follow their visa-free agreements. Bahraini and Kuwaiti citizens normally use the unified e-visa. Qatari arrangements are confirmed individually.
Expatriates resident in the GCC
Eligibility follows your passport, not your residence. Indian and Filipino nationals may use the e-visa; Pakistani and Egyptian nationals generally need a consular visa.
Russia's ruID pre-arrival registration for visa-free travellers is described as mandatory on official consular pages, with implementation details that have varied. We confirm current requirements immediately before travel. Qatar's current visa-free terms are verified case by case.
Digital requirements
eVisas, authorisations and arrival cards.
Official online systems only. Gulf United Mobility never submits arrival cards or applications through unofficial agent websites.
Unified electronic visa
Official Ministry of Foreign Affairs portal for the e-visa. Entry and exit must use approved border checkpoints.
Official siteruID entry registration
Official consular guidance says visa-free travellers register through ruID, normally 72 hours before entry. The scheme is reported as extended to 31 December 2027.
Official siteHow Gulf United Mobility can assist
Russia travel support options.
You provide the required personal information and supporting documents. Gulf United Mobility manages the preparation, coordination and application-readiness process for you.
Route confirmation
Visa-free, e-visa or consular visa — confirmed against your passport, purpose and planned length of stay.
E-visa preparation
Accurate form preparation, photograph and passport checks, and itinerary review so details match at the border.
Business and event travel
Invitation and document coordination for meetings, exhibitions and events, including consular applications where needed.
- 01AssessmentYou share the travel purpose, dates and current status. We confirm the available scope and professional fee.
- 02Personalised checklistYou receive a checklist prepared for your circumstances, not a generic list.
- 03Document preparationYou collect and we organise the file, flagging gaps while there is still time to fix them.
- 04Quality reviewA structured pre-submission review of the form, documents and consistency of the case.
- 05Submission / appointment readinessGuidance for the submission and appointment stage so nothing is left to the last day.
- 06Follow-up and handoverCase updates within scope, then a documented handover of the final file to you.
Documents and preparation
What a well-prepared file usually contains.
E-visa applications are short but unforgiving: names, passport numbers and dates must match exactly.
Identity
- Passport valid for at least six months beyond the e-visa end date
- Digital photograph to specification
- GCC residence permit for consular applications by non-citizens
Trip evidence
- Planned entry and exit checkpoints
- Hotel bookings or host address
- Return or onward flight reservation
Supporting
- Medical insurance valid in Russia
- Invitation from a Russian organisation for business visits
- Employment letter where requested
Final document requirements depend on the applicant's circumstances and the requirements of the relevant authority at the time of application.
- Choose entry and exit checkpoints that are approved for e-visa holders.
- Check card-payment arrangements before travel; many international cards do not work in Russia.
- Keep the visa-free annual day count in mind if you plan several trips.
Government fees and our professional fee are separate
Government visa fees, eVisa charges, authorisation fees and any visa-centre or service-provider charges are set by the relevant authority or its appointed provider. They are paid to them, are subject to change, and are normally non-refundable whatever the outcome.
Gulf United Mobility's published professional service fee covers assessment, preparation, document review and submission guidance only. The applicable route and scope are confirmed before work begins; it is never a government fee. Where no visa is needed, we tell you — we do not sell an unnecessary application.
Official sources
- Russian MFA — Unified electronic visaOfficial e-visa portal and instructions
- Unified e-visa — eligible countriesOfficial nationality list
- Russian MFA — Russia–Saudi Arabia visa waiverAgreement effective 11 May 2026
- Embassy of Russia in the UAE — UAE citizensVisa-free terms for UAE nationals
Last reviewed: 27 October 2026
Gulf United Mobility is not a government body, embassy, consulate or appointed application centre. The requirements we work to are those published by the authorities below, and they may change at any time.
Frequently asked questions
Do Saudi citizens need a visa for Russia?
Saudi citizens can visit Russia visa-free under an agreement in force from 11 May 2026, for up to 90 days in total per calendar year. Work, study and residence are excluded.
Can Bahraini citizens get a Russia e-visa?
Yes. Bahrain is on the official unified e-visa list. The e-visa allows a single stay of up to 30 days within 120 days of issue.
Can Indian residents of the GCC apply for the Russian e-visa?
Indian nationals appear on the unified e-visa list, so eligibility comes from the passport rather than GCC residence. Pakistani and Egyptian nationals are not on the list.
What is ruID?
ruID is Russia's digital pre-arrival registration for visa-free travellers, normally completed 72 hours before entry. Requirements are confirmed before travel because implementation has changed.
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Tell us about your Russia trip.
Share your passport nationality, country of residence, travel purpose and dates. A case representative confirms whether a visa is needed and the right route before anything is collected. The published professional service fee is shown above; government and third-party charges are separate.
Never send passport scans, ID numbers or bank details through this form. Entry decisions remain with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation and Russian border authorities.
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