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Russia visa

Russia is the world’s largest country in terms of area and ninth largest in terms of population. It is a transcontinental country in Eastern Europe and Northern Asia. About 77% of Russia’s population lives in the western and European parts of the country. Its capital Moscow is one of the largest cities in the world.

Russia is famous for its cold climate, vodka, great literature, unique architecture, beautiful nature and bears. That is why the number of foreign tourists coming to Russia is increasing every year. In 2017, 24. 5 million foreign tourists made trips throughout the Russian Federation. Most of them had to apply for a visa to Russia before starting their trip.

What is a Russian Visa?

A Russian visa is an authorization in the form of a sticker affixed to the traveler’s passport. It allows its holder to enter, stay and leave Russia for a certain period of time. It contains the following information:

entry and exit dates
important information,
passport details
information about the person or party sending you (the visa holder) the invitation.

Do I Need a Visa to go to Russia?

Russia has a very strict visa policy. Most countries in the world will need to apply for a visa to enter Russia, even for tourist purposes. Some others fall under Russia’s visa-free regime. This means that citizens of these countries do not need a visa to visit Russia.

In addition, Russia has waived visas for up to 72 hours for passengers traveling on cruise ships and ferries through certain ports. Visa-free transit is possible through some airports. People with diplomatic status from certain countries are also exempt from visa requirements in some cases.

Russian Visa Types

Depending on the purpose of traveling to Russia, there are many types of Russian visas. Each of them has its own requirements, application processes and specifications. Types of Russian visas are:

Russian diplomatic visa. This type of visa is issued to foreign citizens holding diplomatic passports. That’s what it says. head of state, head of government, member of an official delegation, etc.
Official visa Russia. This is a visa issued to foreign citizens holding official passports (consular, official, special). That’s what it says. members of official delegations, administrative, technical and service staff of diplomatic missions.
Russia Regular visa.
1. Russian private visa. This visa is issued to people coming to Russia for a short period of time based on an invitation.
2. Russian business visa. This visa is issued to people who come to Russia for business.
3. Russian tourist visa. This visa is issued to tourists with an invitation letter from a Russian travel company.
4. Russian Student Visa. This visa is issued to people who come to Russia for the purpose of studying.
5. Work visa. This visa is issued to foreigners who want to go to Russia to work there for a specific period of time.
6. Russian humanitarian visa. This visa is issued to foreign citizens visiting Russia for scientific, cultural, political or sports purposes. Also for religious communication and liaison, pilgrimage, charity or providing humanitarian aid.
Russian transit visa. This visa is issued to people who need to transit through Russian territory to reach the destination country.
Visa for exit from Russia. Foreigners on Russian territory, whose visa expires before departure, must apply for an exit visa in order to be able to leave.
eVisa for Russia. This visa is for citizens of Algeria, Bahrain, Brunei, China, India, Iran, Japan, North Korea, Kuwait, Mexico, Morocco, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Tunisia, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates. It is only valid when visiting the Russian Far Eastern regions for a period of less than 8 days.

On the other hand, depending on the number of times you want to enter Russia with a single visa, there are the following visa types:

Single entry
Double entry
Multiple entry

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Russian Visa Requirements

When applying for a Russian visa, you will need to submit a number of documents as part of your application. Based on these documents, the Russian embassy in your country of residence will make a decision regarding your case. You must pay special attention to these documents and submit all of them as required.

Note that the list of documents required to apply for a Russian visa varies depending on your nationality and the type of visa you are applying for.

The standard documents required to apply for a visa to Russia are:

Visa application form. Complete the electronic form on the website of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MID), kdmid.ru, indicating all requested information. Make sure your answers are correct, then print the form.
Valid passport. Your passport must be valid for at least six months after the expiration of the visa you are applying for. Additionally, it must have at least two blank pages, not necessarily consecutive.
A recent Russian visa photograph. Glue this photo to the indicated space in the printed application form.
Proof of residence. If you are not applying from your home country, but rather from a country where you are residing, you should submit proof of residence in that particular country for the last 90 days.
Visa support. It was an invitation to travel to Russia. This could be an invitation from a hotel, friend, company, etc., depending on the purpose of your trip.

Depending on your country of residence and the type of visa you are applying for, you may also need to submit the following documents to apply for a Russian visa.

Bank statement. If you are self-employed, manage a business, work remotely or are unemployed, you will need to present a bank statement for the last three months. These bank statements must prove that you have a minimum of €115 for each day you plan to stay in Russia.
Health Insurance. Submit a confirmation that you have purchased health insurance in Russia. It should show the validity for the duration of the journey as well as indicate the geographical area coverage.
Letters of Employer. You must submit a letter written and signed by your employer. It will provide complete details about you, your destination, date and purpose of your visit. It must also indicate the name of the inviting organization and contact details of the responsible person in Russia. The letter should also explain who will be financially responsible for the trip.
Vehicle registration certificate. If you come to Russia to travel by car, you must present your vehicle registration. A cover letter with detailed information about the trip, itinerary and other travelers accompanying you will also be required in this case.
Copy of ticket to and from Russia.
HIV (AIDS) test certificate. This test is only required for Russian student visas and Russian work visas and must be taken within three months before applying.

How to Apply for an Russia Visa?

Begin by clicking on the “Login” button, which can be found in the menu on the right side of the screen.
If you haven’t registered yet, please register yourself first. After registering, proceed to log in to the panel.
Once you are logged in, navigate to the menu on the left side of the panel.
Select the “Visa Application Form” option from the menu.
Fill out this form with the required information.
Finally, submit the completed form.

Russia Visa Fees

The cost of applying for a visa to Russia depends on many factors, which are:

Applicant’s nationality
Visa type
Expected number of entries
Expected length of stay
Duration Processing deadline

Russia Visa Application Processing

The average processing time for a Russian visa is 10 days. However, processing may take 7 to 20 business days. Those in a hurry can request expedited processing, which takes three business days. Applicants who wish to benefit from expedited processing of their visa application will have to pay higher fees.

Russia Exit Visa

Unlike most countries where you will be deported if your visa expires, in Russia you must apply for an exit visa to leave. An exit visa from Russia is issued to foreigners in two cases: