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- Tourist E-visa
- required
- Business E-visa
- required
- Tourist visa
- required
- Business visa
- required
- Work visa
- required
- Private visa
- required
- Student visa
- required
- Transit visa
- required
- Humanitarian visa
- required
- Tourist voucher
- required
- Business voucher
- required
- Guest trips E-visa
- required
- Humanitarian E-visa
- required
Fill out Russia tourist visa application form online
and send the following documents to VisaHQ:
a
Application form . The completed application form is prepared within 5 business hours after receiving the order and sent to you by e-mail to download, print and sign.
b
Original passport valid for at least 180 days and with two free pages. Printed or already stamped pages do not count.
c
Photo requirements. 3,5x4,5 cm photo in front of light (white or light blue) background. Please ensure neck and shoulders are clearly visible.
d
Bank Statement. Copy of a recent bank statement showing proof of sufficient funds.
e
Permission to stay. Entitlement to a full stay in Germany for more than 90 days.
f
Invitation. A confirmation of the admission of a foreign tourist from a tour operator registered in the Uniform Federal Tourist Register.
g
Insurance policy. Insurance policy as evidence of a foreign-accident insurance, which is valid in Russia and covers the total duration of the planned stay.
Insurance policies must include the following information:
Insurance policies must include the following information:
• date of the insurance contract;
• number of the insurance policy;
• name and surname of the insured;
• information on the insurance company;
• The period of validity of the policy must cover the length of stay of the first trip in Russia when issuing a single or double visa and a multiple visa;
• Overview of insured medical services, including transportation, including the transfer in case of death.
• The minimum cover must be EUR 30 000;
• Signature of the insurer.
• number of the insurance policy;
• name and surname of the insured;
• information on the insurance company;
• The period of validity of the policy must cover the length of stay of the first trip in Russia when issuing a single or double visa and a multiple visa;
• Overview of insured medical services, including transportation, including the transfer in case of death.
• The minimum cover must be EUR 30 000;
• Signature of the insurer.
h
Confirmation of return. Certificate of merit or equivalent proof as a guarantee of the willingness to return to the State of residence. As proof of return, the following can be submitted:
• Guarantee from a German travel company
• Proof of regular income through a certificate of employment and income
• Registration of the company (commercial registration)
• Tax return or omission from the tax consultant
• Statement of account
• Pensioner's pension / pensioner's certificate
• Student ID / BAFöG-certificate / enrollment certificate
• Land register extract
• Proof of regular income through a certificate of employment and income
• Registration of the company (commercial registration)
• Tax return or omission from the tax consultant
• Statement of account
• Pensioner's pension / pensioner's certificate
• Student ID / BAFöG-certificate / enrollment certificate
• Land register extract
i
Power of attorney. Completed and signed form.
Russia tourist visa fees for citizens of Switzerland
Type of visa | Validity![]() | Processing![]() | Embassy fee | Service fee | VAT | Total cost |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Single entry | up to 1 month | 4-20 business days | 62.00 | 109.00 | 20.71 | 191.71 |
1-3 business days | 127.00 | 109.00 | 20.71 | 256.71 | ||
Double entry | up to 1 month | 4-20 business days | 62.00 | 109.00 | 20.71 | 191.71 |
1-3 business days | 127.00 | 109.00 | 20.71 | 256.71 | ||
Multiple entry | up to 3 months | 4-20 business days | 62.00 | 109.00 | 20.71 | 191.71 |
1-3 business days | 127.00 | 109.00 | 20.71 | 256.71 |
Single entry
- Validity: up to 1 month
- Processing: 4-20 business days
- Total cost: 191.71 Cost calculationEmbassy fee: 62.00 Processing: 109.00VAT: 20.71 Total cost: 191.71
- Validity: up to 1 month
- Processing: 1-3 business days
- Total cost: 256.71 Cost calculationEmbassy fee: 127.00 Processing: 109.00VAT: 20.71 Total cost: 256.71
Double entry
- Validity: up to 1 month
- Processing: 4-20 business days
- Total cost: 191.71 Cost calculationEmbassy fee: 62.00 Processing: 109.00VAT: 20.71 Total cost: 191.71
- Validity: up to 1 month
- Processing: 1-3 business days
- Total cost: 256.71 Cost calculationEmbassy fee: 127.00 Processing: 109.00VAT: 20.71 Total cost: 256.71
Multiple entry
- Validity: up to 3 months
- Processing: 4-20 business days
- Total cost: 191.71 Cost calculationEmbassy fee: 62.00 Processing: 109.00VAT: 20.71 Total cost: 191.71
- Validity: up to 3 months
- Processing: 1-3 business days
- Total cost: 256.71 Cost calculationEmbassy fee: 127.00 Processing: 109.00VAT: 20.71 Total cost: 256.71
Maximum stay in Russia: 30 days
Maximum stay refers to the number of days allowed on a single visit.

Invitation letter options for a tourist visa to Russia
Need an Invitation letter for a tourist visa to Russia? We can help.
Invitation type | Processing time | Cost |
---|---|---|
Russian Tourist Visa Invitation - Single entry (up to 30 days) | Same day | 35.70 |
Russian Tourist Visa Invitation - Double entry (up to 30 days) | Same day | 35.70 |
Maximum stay in Russia: 30 days
Maximum stay refers to the number of days allowed on a single visit.

Russia visa for citizens of Switzerland is required. For more information please contact the nearest Russia embassy.
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Russia visa information

1
Russia Visa category as defined by Russia Embassy.
2
Russia Visa validity.
3
Russia Visa issue date (format might be different from MM-DD-YYYY).
4
Name of Russia visa holder
5
Traveler's passport number.
6
Birth date of passport holder (format might be different from MM-DD-YYYY).
7
Traveler's gender.
8
Traveler's citizenship.
9
Russia Visa remarks.
11
Number of allowed entries to Russia (subject to visa validity dates).
12
Maximum duration of stay in Russia per each entry.
13
Russia Consulate that issued a visa.
14
Russia Visa number.
15
Date of entry to Russia (format might be different from MM-DD-YYYY).
18
Purpose of entry to Russia (type of Russia visa)
19
Business visa invitation number (applicable to Russia business visas only)