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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 Maximum validity refers to the period over which you are allowed to enter a given country. Validity of visa starts from the date of issuance of visa. | Processing Processing times start on the next business day following submission and serve as indications of processing times under normal circumstances only. | 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.
Maximum stay refers to the number of days allowed on a single visit.Invitation letter options for a tourist visa to Russia
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| 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.
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
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Russia Visa category as defined by Russia Embassy.
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Russia Visa validity.
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Russia Visa issue date (format might be different from MM-DD-YYYY).
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Name of Russia visa holder
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Traveler's passport number.
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Birth date of passport holder (format might be different from MM-DD-YYYY).
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Traveler's gender.
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Traveler's citizenship.
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Russia Visa remarks.
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Number of allowed entries to Russia (subject to visa validity dates).
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Maximum duration of stay in Russia per each entry.
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Russia Consulate that issued a visa.
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Russia Visa number.
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Date of entry to Russia (format might be different from MM-DD-YYYY).
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Purpose of entry to Russia (type of Russia visa)
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Business visa invitation number (applicable to Russia business visas only)