Often asked: How Do I Apply For A Russian Tourist Visa?

To apply for a Russian Tourist Visa, you will need the following documents:

1. Original passport, valid for more than 6 months with at least 2 blank pages for your visa and entry/exit stamps.
2. Application form.
3. One passport-type photograph.
4. Tourist visa support documents (hotel voucher and confirmation of tourist acceptance)

Can I get a tourist visa to Russia now?

A foreign citizen can obtain a visa to Russia ONLY in the country of his/her citizenship. Exceptions include those who have a residence permit for a foreign country for the period more than 90 days. However, the final decision is left up to the consulates.

How long does it take to get a Russian tourist visa?

It takes between 4 working days and 6 weeks to get your Russian visa depending upon the type that you need. The cost also varies according to the visa’s type and how quickly you need it. Please see our visa-specific pages for Russian visas (accessible here) for price options.

How much is tourist visa for Russia?

The Russia tourist visa costs $160.00 which does not include the administrative fees or letter of invitation letter fee. Please Note: there may be cheaper Russia Tourist visas available depending on your nationality. Enter your nationality into the visa checker to see all available visa types.

Can you apply for a Russian visa online?

Online Russia visas allow the traveler to visit their selected region in Russia for tourist, business, or humanitarian purposes. Eligible citizens are able to obtain an electronic visa for Russia through the simple E-visa Russia application form, which only takes a few minutes to fill in.

How do I get an invitation letter from Russia?

This company must request it through the General Directorate of Immigration of the Ministry of the Interior of Russia. The invitation letter can be in print format (requires mailing) or in electronic format. You can also obtain it on your own, buying an invitation letter.

How much money do you need to leave Russia?

You can legally take out of Russia only 3000 dollars in cash. If you have more, the remaining amount must be accompanied by a special certificate of a Russian bank called “Permission to export currency”. Are there currency exchange offices in Russia?

How do I get an invitation letter for Russian visa?

In order to obtain the visa, the employer has to request an official work invitation from the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia. If you want study in Russia you have to apply for the student visa and beforehand you must obtain an invitation letter for studies provided by the educational institution concerned.

What documents do I need to visit Russia?

To enter Russia for any purpose, a U.S. citizen must possess a valid U.S. passport and a bona fide visa issued by a Russian Embassy or Consulate. It is impossible to obtain an entry visa upon arrival, so travelers must apply for their visas well in advance.

How can I immigrate to Russia?

The standard immigration procedure consists of the following steps: obtaining a temporary residence permit; obtaining a permanent residence permit and obtaining Russian citizenship. Under current law, one can receive citizenship of Russia after five years of residence and after passing an exam in Russian language.

What are the requirements for Russian visa?

To apply for a Russian Tourist Visa, you will need the following documents:

• Original passport, valid for more than 6 months with at least 2 blank pages for your visa and entry/exit stamps.
• Application form.
• One passport-type photograph.
• Tourist visa support documents (hotel voucher and confirmation of tourist acceptance)

Is Russia open to tourists now?

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. Embassy Moscow advises U.S. citizens not to travel to Russia. The U.S. Embassy in the Russian Federation has limited capacity to assist U.S. citizens in the event of an emergency. Travelers should comply with all government restrictions/requirements regarding the spread of COVID-19.

Can you visit St Petersburg without a visa?

You can visit St Petersburg visa-free if you arrive in the city by ferry or by a cruise ship. This gives you 72 hours to stay in town. The 72-hour period begins from the moment of crossing border control.

Where do I get a Russian visa?

Russian visas can be obtained at local Russian Embassy or Consulate. To have a visa issued, an official invitation processed by Russian governmental or officially authorized companies is required.

How do I get a Russian visa 2021?

You can obtain it electronically, in an easy manner from your home through the website enabled by the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation: https://evisa.kdmid.ru/. Therefore, it is not necessary to travel to any Consulate or Russian visa center to carry out the procedure.