Visa desk · Russia
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What you are applying for, exactly as it will be issued.
Most rejections are paperwork, not eligibility — so a human checks every one of these before it goes in.
Original passport and old passports, if any
The passport should be valid for at least 6 months from the date of return in India, with a minimum of two blank pages
Copy of the first and the last page of your passport
Passport-size colour photographs taken against a white background without specs and sunglasses, size (35 mm x 45 mm with 80% face close up, straight face and without specs)
You do step one. We do the rest.
The price shown is the total — embassy fee and service charge together.
One pass. We tell you straight away if anything is missing.
A visa officer reads every page before it reaches the embassy.
Updates at every stage, then the visa back to you.
Most foreign travelers need a visa to enter Russia. However, citizens of some countries (e.g., UAE, Argentina, Brazil) can visit visa-free for a limited time. Check with the Russian consulate for your specific case.
Common types include: * **Tourist Visa** (for leisure travel, up to 30–90 days) * **Business Visa** (for work or meetings, up to 1 year) * **Student Visa** (for study purposes) * **Work Visa** (for employment, usually issued with an invitation from a Russian employer) * **Transit Visa** (if passing through Russia to another destination)
You need to: * Obtain an official **visa invitation** (from a hotel, travel agency, employer, or school). * Fill out the **online visa application form** on the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs website. * Submit your **passport, photo, invitation, and application** to a Russian consulate or visa center. * Pay the **visa fee** and wait for processing.
Processing time varies: * **Standard**: 10–20 business days * **Express**: 3–5 business days (for an extra fee)
* **Tourist visas** usually **cannot** be extended. * **Business, work, and student visas** can be extended under specific circumstances by applying through the Russian migration authorities.
Russia has introduced **e-visas** for some nationalities, allowing for **simplified online applications** and shorter stays. However, the availability of e-visas may change due to political or security conditions, so check official sources before traveling.