A Russian visa is an official petrmission to enter, pass through, stay in or live in Russia during a certain period of time. Ordinary visa has a form of an endorsement, which is put in your passport by a Russian Embassy or Consulate.
A Russian visa lists:
• Traveller’s name and surname written in both Russian and Latin characters
• Date of birth
• Gender
• Citizenship/nationality
• Passport number
• Visa Issue date
• Entry and exit dates;
• Visa type (for example, a tourist visa or business visa)
• Number of entries allowed (i.e. single entry, double entry or multiple entry)
• Purpose of visit (e.g. study or tourism)
• Information of the host organisation in Russia
• Russian visa invitation number
To get a Russian Visa, please, stick to the following easy
Step-by-step visa obtaining guidance:
• Choose the visa type you need
• Obtain necessary visa invitation to Russia
• Contact your local Russian Consulate to find out their requirements for obtaining visa
• Prepare the required package of documents
• Apply for the visa at the Consulate and pay the Consular Fee
• Pick up and check your visa to make sure that the information is correct.
It’s worth keeping in mind
• The cost of the visa or the Consular Fee depends on the type of visa you need (from 35 Euro) and on your citizenship. Fees are charged according to the bilateral agreements between Russian Federation and your country of origin.
• As a rule, if you change your mind and wish to withdraw your visa application, you don’t get your money back - visa fees are paid for consideration of the application and are non-refundable.
• A visa issue procedure usually takes 14 days but for an extra fee can be arranged in one day.
• Children who are listed in their parents’ passport and travel together with them do not need a separate visa. However, children must apply for the separate visa if they have their own passports. While parents do not intend to travel together with their child they have to confirm their consent for child’s travel in written form with affidavit.
