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 the complete required set of documents is 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.

TOURIST VISA

Attention, cruise sea ship passengers

According to the  Russian Immigration Law you do not need a tourist visa for the period of up to 72 hours  if you  travel on International Cruise  Sea Ship and you have accommodation on the same shipboard as well as a group tourist program during your stay in the Russian seaport.

All other tourists have to apply for a tourist visa

A tourist visa can be single-entry or double-entry  for a period of no more than 30 days.

Documents required for a tourist 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 acceptable. 

     The form is to be completed accurately and completely, every question must be answered (if a question does not apply, please type N/A). The form should bear the Applicant’s original signature, 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.  A standard “Confirmation” and  “Tourist Voucher” from a hosting authorized Russian travel agency or a hotel registered with the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.  (Any authorized travel company must be assigned a special reference number which should be indicated in the Confirmation letter).

Attention, former citizens of the USSR

При обращении за визой  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 if 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 a mandatory medical insurance (see the list of appropriate licensed insurers)  for all period of stay is required for the citizens of  Schengen Agreement Member-States (except for the US Green Card holders).

 4.  Visa fees and processing time information

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