To go on a business trip in Russia, you need an entry visa. To get your Russian business visa, you will need to get an official invitation letter from the company that is inviting you to Russia or from the Federal Migration Services in Russia.
The Russian business visa is delivered for a stay in Russia of 90 days maximum for every period of 180 days. It is possible to get a Russian visa for one, two or multiple entries depending on your invitation.
Required Documents
- Passport valid at least 6 months after your return from Russia and including at least 2 blank pages. The passport needs to be in good order.
- Two Russian Embassy Application Forms to complete on the following link: visa.kdmid.ru. You have to sign the form with a black pen!
- Two ID photos taken in the last 6 months, in color, 3,5 cm x 4,5 cm showing a clear image of the face and without glasses.
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The original insurance certificate, signed and stamped and including:
- First name and Surname of the insured
- Date of birth
- Dates of stay in Russia
- Insurance policy number
- The insurance has to cover illness, accidents and repatriation.
Visa First can provide you with your travel insurance for Russia and delivers you the original insurance certificate required to get your visa
- Official invitation to come to Russia conform to the current Russian legislation. This invitation to come to Russia is delivered by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Russia or its representatives. Apply for this document with Russian-Voucher.com.
- For a multiple entries visa for Russia, color copy of a previously used russian visa.
Extra documents required for foreign residents (outside CE):
- Original Resident Card valid 6 months after the return date and a copy. No receipt will be accepted!
- Flight tickets for Russia
Extra documents required for European nationals resident in France: proof of address provided by your county council.
Any incomplete application will not be processed by Visa First and will increase the delays to get your visa!
Russian business visa prices:
Duration | Type | Processing time | IE/ UK Nationals | AU Nationals | CA Nationals | NZ Nationals |
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1-3 months | Single-entry | 5 working days | €240/ £240 |
AUD 320 | - | NZ$ 372 |
1-3 months | Single-entry | 10 working days | €175/ £160 |
AUD 260 | CA$ 260 | NZ$ 290 |
1-3 months | Double-entry | 5 working days | €285/ £270 |
AUD 350 | - | NZ$ 370 |
1-3 months | Double-entry | 10 working days | €220/ £175 |
AUD 245 | CA$ 245 | NZ$ 322 |
1-3 months | Multiple-entry | 10 working days | - | - | CA$ 340 | NZ$ 482 |
1-3 months | Multiple-entry | 3 working days | - | - | - | NZ$ 812 |
6-12 months | Multiple-entry | 5 working days | €395/ £435 |
AUD 560 | - | - |
6-12 months | Multiple-entry | 10 working days | €300/ £315 |
AUD 445 | - | - |
Please note that if you are a UK passport holder applying from Ireland, the standard processing time is now 20 days after your documents are with the embassy.
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Processing times are displayed above. Should you have any queries, please contact us on 866 772 9245 (local number based on your network location) or use the registration form.
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