What is a Russian Visa?

A visa to the Russian Federation is a document that allows you to stay in Russia for a specific period of time. The visa lists entry/exit dates, your name, passport details, and your purpose of travel. Please note that your Russian visa is an exit permit in the same way it is an entry permit: if you lose it or stay beyond your designated departure date, leaving the country could be more troublesome than entering it.

It is not possible to have two different valid Russian visas in your passport at one time. The consulate will invalidate the first visa in order to authorize the new, second one.

Russian Tourist Visa

The tourist visa is a document which allows foreigners to travel to Russia as tourists. Such visas are issued for a maximum of 30 days and cannot be extended. A tourist visa is the best option when you know exactly where and how long you will be staying without diverting from your planned itinerary. For a tourist visa to Russia, you must have confirmed accommodation for every night of your stay in the country.

Important information for Russian citizens and citizens of the former USS

Important Information for citizens of the Russian Federation and citizens of the former USSR, who used to live in the territory of the Russian Federation and immigrated after 6 February 1992.

According to part 6 of Federal Law "Regulation of exit from the Russian Federation and entrance to the Russian Federation" dated 15 August 1996, reference number 114-FL, citizens of the Russian Federation should verify this by valid documents proving the identity of such Russian citizens beyond the territory of the Russian Federation.

Russian Law regulations of entry state that this applies to citizens of the Russian Federation who also hold other citizenship. Therefore, to enter the territory of Russia, they must use only their own Russian passports. With regards to renewing Russian passports, Russian citizens are advised to contact the Consular department of the Russian Embassy in United Arab Emirates.

*Please note that if you are not able to complete your visa application form online and require our help, an additional £10 will be added to the total amount payable.

In view of the changes to the Federal Law "On the procedure of entering and leaving the Russia Federation" of 15 August 1996 No. 114-FL effective from 12 March 2010,  applications will be accepted from citizens of the Russian Federation lawfully staying in the UAE, to issue visas for members of their families who are foreign nationals (spouses, children under the age of 18, incapacitated children of any age) to enable them to enter the territory of the Russian Federation accompanied by the citizen of the Russia Federation who signed the visa request form. Applications can only be submitted in person at the Russian Visa Application Centre for the issuance of a single entry/double entry private visa effective for up to 3 months. The minimum time for processing such applications is 5 working days. 

Why Visa to Russia?

We know that visa processing can turn to be difficult and time consuming. We understand how important it is for a client to obtain correct and up to date information. We also take care of our clients and try to provide excellent service. Once we receive your online visa application for Russia, you will immediately be provided with quick and professional support. Our friendly staff will consult you on-the-fly on all visa issues.