Russia visa application and requirements

                            Russia Visa

Russia Visa

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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:
• 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.

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

i
Power of attorney. Completed and signed form.

Russia tourist visa fees for citizens of Switzerland

Single entry
  • Validity: up to 1 month
  • Processing: 4-20 business days
  • Total cost: 191.71 
    Russia visa help
    Cost calculation
    Embassy 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 
    Russia visa help
    Cost calculation
    Embassy 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 
    Russia visa help
    Cost calculation
    Embassy 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 
    Russia visa help
    Cost calculation
    Embassy 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 
    Russia visa help
    Cost calculation
    Embassy 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 
    Russia visa help
    Cost calculation
    Embassy fee: 127.00 Processing: 109.00VAT: 20.71 Total cost: 256.71
Maximum stay in Russia: 30 days  
Russia visa help 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 typeProcessing timeCost
Russian Tourist Visa Invitation - Single entry (up to 30 days)Same day35.70
Russian Tourist Visa Invitation - Double entry (up to 30 days)Same day35.70
Maximum stay in Russia: 30 days
Russia visa help Maximum stay refers to the number of days allowed on a single visit.
The consular fees may vary. Please contact our Visa Specialists to get the current fee for your nationality.
Russia visa for citizens of Switzerland is required. For more information please contact the nearest Russia embassy.

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Russia visa information
Russia Visa
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)