NOTE: This guide was last updated on 22.11.2024. Please check the authenticity and validity of the information on this website before proceeding with your visa application. Use Timatic and the official sources we provided on this page for the most up-to-date information.

Dagestan Visa Information

Among the most magical countries in the Caucasus and the Caspian Sea region, Dagestan is a popular travel destination for those seeking an unforgettable getaway. The country attracts numerous tourists from all around the world every year with its historical places as well as natural wonders. If you’re planning to visit this dream country soon, you can find all the information regarding how to get a Dagestan visa in this detailed Dagestan Visa Guide, we prepared for you!

Dagestan Visa

Depending on the passport you hold, travelling to Makhachkala or other Dagestani cities might require you to have a Dagestan visa.

At this point, we must highlight that Dagestan is a republic within the Russian Federation. Therefore, there isn’t a separate Dagestan visa; you must apply for a Russian visa to travel to Dagestan and any other republic within the federation.

You can check the official list of visa policy (available only in Russian) provided by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation or use Timatic to see whether you need a visa for Dagestan.

Once you learn more about the visa process, you can start finalising the key processes and gathering the necessary documents, such as a flight ticket, an accommodation booking, and other required documents for your visa application. You can visit the Dagestan Flight Ticket page to buy a ticket with cheap prices offered by Pegasus Airlines.

Do I Need a Visa to Travel to Dagestan?

Part of the Russian Federation, Dagestan requires individuals from most foreign countries to get the appropriate visa to visit the country.

The most commonly applied visa type is the tourist visa. This visa may be issued as a single, double, and multiple-entry visa. Single and double visas allow visitors to stay in the country for a maximum of 30 days, while the multiple-entry visa permits for 90 days. It should be noted that a double-entry visa is only issued to those who plan to visit one of the members of the Commonwealth of Independent States.

Citizens of most countries can apply for an electronic visa. Here you can find a list of eligible countries.

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Dagestan Visa Types

When it comes to Dagestan visas, there are different visa types you can apply for, depending on the purpose of your visit. These different visa types include the following:

• Tourist visa: This visa type is issued to those who wish to visit Dagestan for travel purposes.
• Business visa: Dagestan business visa is issued to visitors who will be in the country for short-term business purposes.
• Work visa: Work visa is granted to foreign nationals who wish to work and live in Dagestan.
• Student visa: Those travelling to Dagestan for study purposes may apply for a student visa.
• Humanitarians visa: The humanitarian visa can be issued for cultural events, conferences, and other humanitarian purposes.

Dagestan Visa Rules

Some rules you must be aware of when applying for a Dagestan visa are:

• If you are from an eligible country, you must apply for an online e-visa.
• E-visa applicants are not required to submit an invitation letter, hotel booking confirmation or any other document confirming the purpose of their travel to the Russian Federation,
• The application for an e-visa should be submitted at most four days and no earlier than 40 days before the visit.
• For all visa application processes – and even during visa-free entry - a biometric fingerprint is required,
• If the traveller holds dual citizenship (Russian citizenship besides another citizenship), the individual must enter and exit the Russian Federation with their Russian passports,
• For long-term visa applications, HIV/AIDS tests are required.

General Documents for Dagestan Visa

Following is a list of documents you will need to submit when applying for a Dagestan visa. Furthermore, these are also default documents you will be asked when applying for any other visa type:

• Standard visa application form – if your country of origin is eligible for e-visa, you can complete the application form online to print and sign it in person,
• Your original passport with at least two blank pages and a validity longer than six months after visa expiration date,
• Color photograph in accordance with the specifications,
• A cover letter, specifying the purpose of visit, dates of arrival and departure, a brief itinerary, and your contact details,
• Proof of accommodation,
• Proof of sufficient financial means,
• Medical health insurance.

NOTE: E-visa applicants are not required to submit an invitation letter, hotel booking confirmation, or any other document confirming the purpose of their travel to the Russian Federation.

Further Documentation

Below you can find further documentation you’ll need to provide when applying for a Dagestan visa.

For Tourist Visa

• Confirmation that you are going to be hosted as a tourist by a Russian tour operator, which is registered in the Unified register of tour operators.

For Work Visa

• An invitation to enter the Russian Federation issued by the Federal Migration Service of the Russian Federation;
• Your original passport with at least two blank pages and a validity longer than one and a half years from the date the visa becomes valid,
• A certificate confirming that the applicant is HIV-negative, if applying for the visa for a period of over 3 months.

For Student Visa

• An original written invitation with the full details of the inviting organisation must be submitted in an official form:
  • An invitation to enter the Russian Federation issued by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation;
  • A decision from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation to issue a visa;
  • A letter from the Russian academic institution.
• Your original passport with at least two blank pages and a validity longer than one and a half years from the date the visa becomes valid,
• A certificate confirming that the applicant is HIV-negative, if applying for the visa for a period of over 3 months.

For Humanitarian Visa

• An original written invitation with the full details of the inviting organisation must be submitted in an official form:
  • An invitation to enter the Russian Federation issued by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation;
  • A decision from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation to issue a visa;
  • A written letter from the host organisation or institution.

For Business Visa

• An original written invitation with the full details of the inviting organisation must be submitted in an official form:
  • Invitation to enter the Russian Federation issued by the Ministry of Internal Affairs;
  • A decision from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation to issue a visa;
  • An original written application from the Russian organisation hosting the visitor.

Dagestan Visa Requirements for European Countries

Individuals with EU member state nationality must get an e-visa to enter Dagestan.

Dagestan Visa requirement for US, UK, and Canadian citizens

Individuals who hold the citizenship of the UK, the US, and Canada must get a Dagestan visa to enter the country. Unfortunately, these countries aren’t currently eligible for an e-visa.

Dagestan Visa Fees

Dagestan visa fees may differ for visa type and the applicant’s country of origin. However, the current visa fees for Dagestan are as follows:  

Visit the official page of the Embassy of the Russian Federation in the USA regarding visa fees for the most recent and updated information.