Russian Federation Visa, Passport & Entry Requirements

Passport valid for six months after the visa expires and with at least two blank pages required by all nationals referred to in the chart above.

Required by all nationals referred to in the chart above except:
(a) transit passengers who are continuing their journey within 24 hours without leaving the airport transit area.

(a) Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see Contact Addresses).
(b) Those who are travelling in groups and tours should submit all documentation to the tour operator making the travel arrangements. For visits to relatives/friends in Russia, enquire at the consulate for details of application procedures.
(c) All travellers staying in the Russian Federation for longer than three days must register their visas within three working days of arrival with the local branch of the Ministry of the Interior. Most major hotels will do this automatically. Private visitors must register with local police on arrival.
(d) All visitors requiring visas are advised to carry their visa registration documents with them during their stay in the Russian Federation.
(e) All visitors must have confirmed accommodation or transit information for every night of their stay in the Russian Federation.
(f) Nationals of the Schengen states, Estonia and Israel are required to submit travel insurance documents with their visa applications.
(g) Nationals of France may be required to submit bank statements for the last three months, return tickets and travel insurance documents with their visa applications.
(h) Nationals applying for a working/student visa must also submit a HIV certificate.

Tourist: £50 (single-entry, minimum five days processing); £100 (single-entry, next day processing); £65 (double-entry, minimum five days processing); £130 (double-entry, same day processing). Business: £100 (single-entry, minimum five days processing); £200 (single-entry, next day processing); £130 (double-entry, minimum five days processing); £250 (double-entry, next day processing).

Costs given are for British nationals. Prices may vary for other nationalities and other visas are available. Check with your nearest embassy (see Contact Addresses).

Business: up to 90 days; Multiple-entry: 12 months with unlimited entries/exits; Tourist: maximum of 30 days.

Consulate (or consular section at embassy); see Contact Addresses . Those applying from the UK should apply to VFS Services Limited.

Depending on nationality, type of visa and amount paid (see above). Postal applications usually take 10 working days.