Russian Federation Travel Guide - Passport/Visa

Valid passport with six months' validity after the visa expires and at least two blank page 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 transit area, provided arriving from their country of origin.

(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 Ministery of the Interior. Most major hotels will do this automatically. Private visitors must register with local police on arrival. (d) All visitors must have confirmed accommodation or transit information for every night of their stay in the Russian Federation. (e) Nationals of the Schengen states, Estonia and Israel are required to submit travel insurance documents with their visa applications. (f) Nationals of France are required to submit bank statements for the last three months, return tickets and travel insurance documents with their visa applications. (g) USA passport holders are required to fill in a special visa application form. (h) Nationals applying for a multiple-entry/working/student visa must also submit a HIV certificate.

Business and Tourist: £45 (single-entry, minimum seven days processing); £95 (single-entry, same day processing); £55 (double-entry, minimum seven days processing); £105 (double-entry, same day processing); £110 (multiple-entry, minimum seven days processing); £160 (multiple-entry, same day processing).

For all EU nationals, except nationals of Denmark, Ireland and the UK: £25 (single-, double- and multiple-entry, minimum seven days processing); £50 (single-, double- and multiple-entry, same-day processing).

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

Consulate (or consular section at embassy); see Contact Addresses .

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