The government of Russia has introduced a major travel development for Kenyans by changing its visa application system.
In a statement on Sunday, December 8, the Russian Embassy to Kenya announced that it had introduced a major travel development for Kenyans by expanding its e-visa program.
This means that Kenyans can now have faster and easier access to Russia, by applying for a single-entry electronic visa.
Previously, applying for a Russian visa required lengthy processes, including visits to the embassy. However, the e-visa eliminates these hurdles by allowing Kenyans to apply online.
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Other Countries on the Russia List
Kenya is now among the select group of African nations, including Eswatini and Zimbabwe, who are eligible for the e-Visa program.
The entire process, which includes submitting an application, uploading documents, and paying a fee, can now be completed in just a few days. The e-visa permits a 16-day stay in Russia, making it ideal for tourism, business, or cultural visits.
“The Government of Russia has expanded the list of countries whose citizens can visit the Russian Federation with a single electronic visa. The list now includes the following African countries, Kenya, Eswatini and Zimbabwe.”
Currently, travellers holding an electronic visa (e-Visa) can enter Russia for tourism, business, and private visits, or to attend cultural, economic, scientific, social, political, or sporting events.
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Vladimir Putin Requests the Extension
In January, Russia’s President Vladimir Putin requested the extension of the e-visa for various countries, arguing that it would attract leading researchers and specialists
“The Government of the Russian Federation, in collaboration with the Administration of the President of the Russian Federation, the executive bodies of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation, and the Russian Science Foundation,
“Must develop and implement measures to attract leading researchers and specialists (including foreigners) to participate in scientific research and development conducted in the Russian Federation,” he noted in a statement.
For over a year, travellers from 56 countries and territories have been able to apply for an e-Visa on the evisa.kdmid.ru portal to visit Russia.
There are 98 checkpoints available for entering Russia with an e-Visa, including major international airports in the country, such as Moscow (Sheremetyevo, Domodedovo, Vnukovo, and Zhukovsky), St. Petersburg (Pulkovo), Novosibirsk (Tolmachevo), and Sochi.
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