FAQ · Q014
Do I need a paid hotel booking for an e-visa?
No — the official e‑visa portal does not require a paid hotel booking; you must provide your planned place of stay and accurate contact details in the application.
No — the official e‑visa portal does not require a paid hotel booking to submit an application. You must still provide the planned place of stay and truthful contact details in the form; the lack of a file upload for bookings does not mean address information is optional. Check the official portal guidance before travel and keep copies of your accommodation plans in case immigration officers ask for them.
Check: Russian MFA — unified e-visa · Russian MFA — e-visa FAQ