Please Note:
1. Every foreigner entering to Russia must have a passport
that is valid for 6 months from the date of entry. 2.Tickets
and documents for return and a visa are required. 3.Russian
visa is an exit permission just like it's an entry permit.
It means if you lose it or stay over your designated departure
date, leaving the country could be more troublesome than entering
it.
Russian Tourist Visa
This visa type is issued for tourists who are planning to
enter in Russian Federation for non-business reason. Tourist
visas are issued for a maximum of 14-30 days. This is the
most cost effective visa for a single trip even if you are
visiting friends, family or on a business trip. If you intended
to stay for more than 30 days, or want to visit more than
once within a 12 month period then it may be more convenient
and cost effective to consider a business visa.
To Obtain Russian Tourist Visa:
The following are the requirements to obtain a Russian tourist
visa from your nearest Russian Embassy:
-
Original passport
with at least 2 blank visa-designated pages /must be valid
for at least 6 months after intended departure date from
Russia/
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Two copies of completed
and signed Russian visa application form
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One passport-size
photo signed on the back.
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For a group visa invitation
letter from Tour Company confirming itinerary and including
a copy of the confirmation from authorized Travel Company
which shows the reference number and confirmation number
for the visa.
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For individual travel
confirmation of hotel arrangements from authorized travel
company, or directly from the Russian hotel, showing reference
number and confirmation number for the visa.
