Whether you are travelling to Russia on a regular tourist visa (30 to 90 days) or on an e-Visa (up to 30 days), travel insurance is mandatory.
Your policy must cover the full duration of your stay, explicitly mention the Russian Federation, and be issued in Russian or English in order to be accepted by consular authorities.
In this guide, I explain which insurance I personally choose for my Russian visas, the most common mistakes to avoid, the official insurance requirements in 2026, and why only a handful of insurers currently cover Russia.
You will also find a clear price comparison and practical tips to avoid visa refusals.
Last updated: 9 January 2026
TL;DR – Best travel insurance for Russia in 2026
This is the insurance I personally use for all my Russian visas, and the one I recommend:
➞ Attollo Assistance
✅ Accepted for all visa types (e-Visa & visa in passport)
✅ Meets 100% of Russian consular requirements
✅ Instant certificate in English & Russian (PDF)
✅ Foreign bank cards accepted (Visa/Mastercard)
✅ Price ≈ €25 for 16 days (may vary with ruble exchange rate)
Why is travel insurance mandatory for Russia?
For many years now, Russia has required valid medical insurance for all visa and e-Visa applications. This obligation is stated in the official consular instructions, where it is clearly mentioned that:
“Foreign citizens are required to have valid medical insurance covering the territory of the Russian Federation for the entire duration of their stay.”
Official requirements to meet in 2026
• provide minimum medical coverage of 30 000€-35 000€ (depending on consulate)
• explicitly mention the Russian Federation as covered territory
• be valid for the entire duration of your visa
• be issued in Russian or English
• be provided as a PDF or printable document to attach to your visa application or present at the border
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Which travel insurance should you choose for a Russian visa or e-Visa?
Since 2022, most mainstream Western and European insurers no longer cover Russia due to international sanctions.
Today, Attollo Assistance is one of the very few reliable options that:
• issues an instant certificate in Russian and English
• explicitly mentions the Russian Federation
• meets the minimum coverage required by consulates
• offers policies up to 1 year, allowing coverage for both regular visas (up to 90 days) and e-Visas (up to 30 days)
Attollo Assistance is the European branch of Ingosstrakh, one of Russia’s major insurance companies, and is therefore widely recognised and accepted by Russian consular authorities.
Russian travel insurance prices in 2026
Here are examples of prices from Attollo Assistance for a 32-year-old French tourist (me).
Prices may vary slightly depending on the ruble exchange rate (estimated rate at time of update: €1 ≈ ₽90)
|
Trip duration |
Visa type |
Average price |
|---|---|---|
|
7 days |
Short stay |
~ 12 € |
|
16 days |
e‑Visa |
~ 25 € |
|
30 days |
Regular or e-Visa |
~ 48 € |
|
90 days |
Tourist or |
~ 142 € |
How to purchase a Russian travel insurance online
Whether you are applying for a regular visa (30-90 days) or an e-Visa (up to 30 days), this method works for both.
Here are the 4 steps to obtain a compliant insurance certificate using Attollo Assistance, the provider I personally use.
The Attollo Assistance website is available in English and Russian only. If needed, use your browser’s automatic translation feature.
Go to the official Attollo Assistance website.
At the top of the page, select your country/nationality from the dropdown list, for example:
• Germany
• United Kingdom
• Poland
• United States
Fill in:
• departure date (e.g. 01.03.2026)
• return date (e.g. 07.03.2026)
• age of traveller (e.g. 32)
You can add multiple travellers to the same policy if needed. The platform automatically calculates the price based on duration and age.
Enter:
• your full name exactly as on your passport
• your date of birth
• a valid email address
Important: All given names must be included. Omitting a middle name can result in visa refusal (no kidding).
Enter the details of the person paying for the policy. Click on “Buy a policy” (e.g. ~25 € for 16 days).
You will immediately receive:
• a PDF certificate in Russian and English
• 100% compliant with consular requirements for a regular visa or e-Visa
Your certificate is ready to attach to your application or print for border control.
Travel insurance covering both Russia & Belarus
For my most recent trip to Russia in October 2025, I needed a policy covering both Russia and Belarus.
It was issued by Attollo Assistance and accepted without any issue for my consular visa, valid when crossing the border Poland-Belarus, accepted again to enter Russia via Belarus
If you’ need the same type of certificate’re looking for the same type of policy, feel free to contact me, I can help you get one.
My 2025 policy covering Russia + Belarus
FAQ – Russian travel insurance
Happy travels!
