Africa to Russia Resource Directory
Visa & Consular related Services
1. For most African travelers (regular visa)
Consular Department of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs — http://www.kdmid.ru/
The directory for locating the Russian Embassy in Abuja or your nearest authorized visa center, and the authoritative source for application forms, requirements, and fees.
Electronic visa application form — https://visa.kdmid.ru/PetitionChoice.aspx
This is the form every regular-visa applicant fills out before submitting documents in person — fill it in online, then print and sign it for your appointment. This is a different system from the e-visa portal below, which is only for e-visa-eligible countries.
2. For Nigerians specifically
Embassy of Russia in Nigeria — https://nigeria.mid.ru
The Russian Embassy’s official site for Nigeria — general information, consular services, and updates.
Russian Consular Office in Abuja (appointment booking) — https://abuja.kdmid.ru/
Use this to book your visa application appointment at the Russian Embassy in Abuja.
3. For Kenya, Zimbabwe, and Eswatini (e-visa route)
E-visa application portal — https://evisa.kdmid.ru/
The only legitimate place to submit an e-visa application.
E-visa status check — https://evisacheck.kdmid.ru/
Verify an issued e-visa using your Application ID and Verification Code.
Official e-visa eligible country list — https://electronic-visa.kdmid.ru/country_en.html
Confirm current eligibility directly, since the list is reviewed and updated by the Russian government.
4. For South Africa (visa-free travel)
Gosuslugi — Russia’s official state services portal — https://www.gosuslugi.ru/
Register your electronic travel authorization and access the ruID system here.
I am Bolaji Afolabi. I was born and raised in Nigeria, shaped by the energy of Lagos. I am a Partner at Globalclique – HireAfrica, and Lead Advisor at Ibugbe & Partners. I never expected Russia to become part of my career story, but through my advanced academic studies in the Russian Federation — and the everyday work of learning to navigate a country most people back home know only through headlines — I came to love it genuinely. Through strategic collaboration with my team, I started Africa to Russia (africatorussia.com) to help Africans curious about this country find clear answers: where to start, what to expect, and how to navigate everyday life, whether as a student, tourist, business traveller, or professional. This blog is a first-hand, practical account of that journey — for any African considering a trip to the Russian Federation.