Russia

Visa Information
Passport requirements
All nationals require a valid passport.
Mentioned validity: after visa expires. Valid 10-year passport required by all. Whilst in the country, visitors must carry ID at all times.
Visa requirements
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Who does not require a visa?
Nationals of the following countries do not require a visa when entering as a tourist
CIS
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Required documents for visa application
Tourist Visa:
  • Application form
  • 1 Passport-size photo
  • Valid passport with 1 full blank page
  • Proff of purpose of visit
  • Visa fee payment
  • Insurance
1) Those who are travelling in groups should submit all documentation to the tour operator making the travel arrangements. 2) * (just into French) French nationals should also have their previous 3 months’ bank statements, medical insurance and a copy of their tickets. 4) Schengen country nationals should have travel insurance valid in the Russian Federation..
Tourist: a) original tourist voucher issued by an authorised travel company stating their reference number, passenger names, dates of entry and exit, confirmation of payment, full itinerary, places to be visited, means of transportation and confirmation in Russian language. The voucher should be stamped and signed by an authorised person.
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Validity of Visa
  • Tourist Visa: 30 days.
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Costs of Visa
  • Tourist Visa: 40 EUR
If visa is processed in minimum 8 working days. (Processing within 3 to 5 days costs € 80; next-day processing 106; same-day processing € 120).
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Time required to issue visa
  • Tourist Visa: 1 to 12 days
Depending on type of visa. Postal applications take at least 8 to 12 days to process.
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Embassy contact information
  • Embassy of Russia in Germany: 
  • Embassy of Russia in China: 
  • Embassy of Russia in Austria: 
  • Embassy of Russia in France: 
  • Embassy of Russia in Netherlands: 
  • Embassy of Russia in Sweden: 
  • Embassy of Russia in England: 
  • Embassy of Russia in USA: 
  • Embassy of Russia in Australia: 
  • Embassy of Russia in Italy: 
  • Embassy of Russia in Spain: 
  • Embassy of Russia in Japan: 
  • Embassy of Russia in Canada: 
  • Embassy of Russia in Poland: 

All information on this page has been carefully investigated. However visa requirements change frequently and the information is provided without any guarantee.
Accredited language schools in Russia
Click on language schools for detailed information about English language schools in Russia and DISCOUNT online course enrolment:
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Russia: Moscow: Liden & Denz Language Centre
Rating of former students: (7 evaluations of this language school)

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Russia: St. Petersburg: Liden & Denz Language Centre
Rating of former students: (11 evaluations of this language school)

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Russia: St. Petersburg: ProBa Educational Centre
Rating of former students: (23 evaluations of this language school)

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