Russian Federation Visa Requirements

Checklist of paperwork required for BUSINESS Visa:

• Original passport (duly signed) must be valid for at least 6 months - beyond intended stay duration with minimum 2 blank adjacent (facing) visa pages (note: the amendment pages at the end of the passport - do not count as Visa pages)
• One(1) visa application form, electronically typed, completed and duly signed by the applicant, Please ensure:
  • Application forms must be completed in full & no column to be left blank.
  • Application MUST BE FILLED ONSCREEN ONLY (Handwritten applications are not acceptable for Visa processing)
  • Original signature of the applicant on Visa form.
  • Please fill answers to all questions on the visa - do not leave any section blank. If any portion does not apply - please write N/A or "not-applicable"
  • Specify Contact Phone Number & Email address
  • All dates should be filled per European Standard - DD/MM/YYYY
  • Applications with incomplete information - may be subject to delay
• One (1) recent photographs
  • passport size (35mm x 45mm)
  • Photos must be recent, frontal-view, of the same batch, untouched, taken on white background
  • showing applicant wearing no glasses of any kind, except for prescription glasses
  • Please write first and last names of applicant in pencil on back of photos
• A Company letter of guarantee on official letterhead, stating the name and position of the applicant in the company, purpose of visit or nature of business to be performed, full names & address of business reference in Russia, duration of stay, guarantee of return transportation and financial support while in Russia
• ***An official confirmation of invitation for business purposes issued through the Russian Federal Migration Service, its local offices or the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs or any other authorized Russian agency - sent to your Russian Business partner, OR six - digit reference number of your Visa Support Information (MFA telex #) sent directly to the Consulate. The applicant MUST submit the ORIGINAL of the Invitation for multi-entry Business Visa.
• For US citizens IF APPLYING FOR 3 YEARS MULTI ENTRY VISA: 
  • Written statement from the host organization, which should indicate: the full name of the organization, its official address and contact information, the last name, first name, patronymic name, and position of the person who signed the statement (if the host organization is a legal entity or enterprise, an institution or their affiliate established in the territory of the Russian Federation – the individual taxpayer number), and basic information regarding the visa applicant: the last name, first name, other names, date of birth, citizenship, sex, passport number, multiplicity of the visa, purpose of travel, requested period of entry, location of intended residence of the visa applicant, and the cities to be visited
  • Bank Statement of the applicant with a minimum balance of $3,000
  • Letter of Confirmation of Employment from the Company (employer) stating applicant’s name, position, wages / salary drawn
  • Check stub to show proof of payment/employment
  • Copy of health insurance card or Medical Insurance – fully covering the period of the first trip
  • Proof of property ownership in the country of permanent residence
  • Signed Certificate of the makeup of the applicants family

NOTE: The original hardcopy of the letter of invitation is required for multiple-entry Business visas, Work & Student Visa processing.

• A copy of the travel itinerary
• In individual cases, you may be required to provide additional documents
• Additional requirements for non-US citizens:
  • Copy of original passport
  • Copy of original or valid alien registration card or valid US resident Visa.

*** Please contact assist@stampavisa.com - if you need any information about arranging the Visa confirmation.

Time Taken: 2-3 business days for arranging the Visa confirmation

Visa Fees:

For 4-20 business days processing:

• $ 140 – for a single or double entry visa + $ 30 for Outsourcing Agent Fee
• $ 150  - for a 1 Year validity visa + $ 30 for Outsourcing Agent Fee
• $ 160  - for a 3 Year validity visa + $ 30 for Outsourcing Agent Fee

For 3 business days processing:

• $250 – for a single or double-entry visa + $ 30 for Outsourcing Agent Fee
• $450 – for a multiple-entry visa + $ 30 for Outsourcing Agent Fee

Time Taken: 3 - 20 business days - Based on the Visa Fees paid.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Russian authorities will not allow U.S. citizens to depart the country if their visa has expired. Travelers must wait until a new visa is approved, which may take up to 20 days. Please verify the expiration date of your Russian visa, keep a copy of your passport biography page and Russian visa with you separate from your original documents, and leave Russia before your visa expires.

IMPORTANT

For your travel, please ensure that:

• Original passport must be valid for at least 6 months - beyond intended stay duration with minimum 2 blank visa pages (note: the amendment pages at the end of the passport - do not count as Visa pages)
• Proof of sufficient funds required to cover the stay and / or documents for the next / onward destination.
• Important - Must hold return / onward tickets, or else traveler can be denied entry.

Disclaimer: Although the information on this website has been prepared with utmost care, However regulations and requirements are subject to change - without prior notice.