Attending a policy summit or civic forum in Russia now runs through a category built specifically for that kind of travel. The Russia Social and Political Events eVisa covers delegates, speakers, and official representatives heading to conferences and organized gatherings, separate from tourism or business routes, with the entire process completed online.

Only a passport bio page scan and a plain-background photograph go into the submission, no accommodation proof or invitation letter requested at any point. The passport itself needs six months of validity remaining from the date of arrival.

Once approved, coverage runs single entry, valid 120 days from issue, permitting stays up to 30 days total. Switching travel purposes mid-trip isn't an option here; a separate application matching the new intent becomes necessary instead. Processing speed depends on the tier selected, from standard turnaround to faster paid options for tighter travel windows.