Please, read carefully!

When applying, please, be advised that the permission to enter Russia is a courtesy of the State. In accordance with the International Law, the Consulate in certain cases reserves the right to consider your visa applications for as long as it is necessary.

Visa can be denied if the Consulate has serious reasons to believe that the Applicant's visit to Russia is not desirable, and the disclosure of the reason for the denial can be withheld. Visa processing fees received from the applicants are not subject to reimbursement in case of subsequent refusal.

Visa processing starts only after all visa documents are submitted.

 In order to enjoy your visit to Russia, it’s important for you to apply for the right type of visa, the one that corresponds to the real purpose of your trip. 

HUMANITARIAN VISA

Humanitarian visa can be issued to a foreign citizen traveling to Russia with cultural, scientific, sport, public, political, religion, charity or humanitarian purposes.  Humanitarian visa can be single-, double- or multi-entry. Single-entry and double-entry visas can be valid for the period of no longer than 90 days. Multi- entry  visa can be valid for  one  year.

Documents required for a humanitarian visa

 1.    A completed visa application form (one per person) with one professional passport-size photo glued to the appropriate space of the form.
     
      Applicants should complete Visa application on-line and print it out on the special  web-site: http://evisa.kdmid.ru .
      Please note that any other application forms are not accepted. 

     The form is to be completed accurately and completely, every question must be answered (if a question doesn’t apply, please type N/A). The form should bear the original signature of the Applicant and must be well readable, all dates should be written  following the European standard (day/ month/ year). Please state clearly your contact telephone number and e-mail. Incomplete forms will be returned  unprocessed.

 2.      A valid passport (original) and a copy of its vital pages with bearer’s personal data  (including the amendments at p. 24: passport validity extension, the bearer's name change, etc.  Passport must be valid for six months beyond the visa expiration date and contain at least two blank pages marked “visas”, otherwise the passport and  documents  will not be accepted.

 3.     An official invitation  issued by the Russian Federal Migration Service, Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) or their regional offices sent to you by your Russian partner,  or six-digit reference number of your visa support information (MFA telex #) sent directly to the Consulate.  You should submit the original  of the invitation for a multi-entry  visa.

View an example of the invitation letter.

 4.     A cover letter from your company (or from yourself if traveling individually) specifying itinerary, dates of entry and departure, purpose of your trip, cities to be visited in Russia.

 Attention, former citizens of the USSR

При обращении за визой граждан бывшего СССР заявителю необходимо предоставить документ, подтверждающий отсутствие у него российского гражданства (копия выездной визы из СССР, копия заграничного паспорта СССР с отметкой о выезде на постоянное жительство до 2 февраля 1992 года, паспорт с указанием гражданства одной из стран СНГ, либо иной документ, свидетельствующий об отсутствии у заявителя российского гражданства).

Обращаем внимание на то, что согласно положениям статьи 6 Закона Российской Федерации "О гражданстве Российской Федерации" за лицом, состоящим в российском гражданстве, не признается принадлежность к гражданству другого государства, если иное не предусмотрено международным договором Российской Федерации. Поэтому указанные лица рассматриваются только в качестве российских граждан и должны въезжать в Россию и выезжать из нее только по действительным российским паспортам.

Attention, non-American citizens

You may apply for a visa  if you are a US Green Card holder or you have a  long term non-immigration legal status in the USA  valid  for more than 3 months .  The holders of US tourist visas or short term visitors have to apply for a Russian visa in the country of their residence only.

 On the basis of reciprocity mandatory medical insurance (see the list of appropriate licensed insurers) or letter of guarantee from a Russian hosting organization for all period of stay in Russia is required for the citizens of  Estonia,  Finland, as well as the citizens of  Schengen Agreement Member-States (except for the US Green Card holders)

 5.   Visa fees and processing time information

Method of payment - a money order or a cashier’s check payable to the Russian Consulate General for visa processing. Please, note that cash, company check or personal check are not acceptable. The following fees will apply:

Attention, EU citizens

In accordance with the Visa Agreement signed by the Russian Federation and the European Union citizens of all EU countries exept Ireland, Great Britain are welcome to submit the  following fees for all types of visas:

6 - business days – 50 USD

1-3 business days – 100 USD

Processing time, requirements and fees are subject to change without notice.

Any Applicant may be interviewed by a consular officer if necessary.

Please, note that the above mentioned requirements are general. If you have any specific questions, please contact the Consulate at consul@seanet.com