Russia Visa
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You must provide a photograph. Upload your photo and we will print it to the exact specifications required for this visa. Follow https://visacentral.co.uk/photo-service to upload your photo.
Alternatively, you may provide one colour, passport type photograph that meets the following strict criteria: be taken within the last three months against a white background and printed on high quality photo paper; be 35mm by 45mm in size; provide the full frontal view of your head with your face centered in the middle and displaying a neutral (non-smiling) expression. You may wear neither spectacles nor headwear except for religious purposes. Your photograph should not be affixed to your application and may not display evidence of adhesive or staples.
You must provide a Business Introduction Letter from the applicant's UK employer. Be certain your letter meets the specific requirements of the consulate by using our Digital Business Introduction Letter. Visit https://visacentral.co.uk/bcl-order to get started.
Alternatively, please use the sample Business Introduction Letter provided at https://visacentral.co.uk/forms?formname=Business%20Introduction%20Letter%20Sample.pdf using the exact language and format provided in order to prevent a rejection and possible delays with your visa request. All letters must be printed on company letterhead that displays a UK postal address.
Note that most consulates require the Business Cover Letter to be dated within one month of application submission.
A letter of invitation from Russia is required. Photocopies are acceptable. The invitation must be approved by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or its regional representatives or by an appropriate Russian Federation Migration Service Branch. The invitation must:
Russian visas are issued with specific start and expiry dates which are based on the visa support supplied. Travel must be completed within those dates. Completed visas cannot be changed or extended once they have been issued.
Applicants holding an INN business invitation which includes the tax identification number of a registered Russian company are advised to click here. This must be provided as the original document.
One fully completed and signed visa application form.
Completing the application form can be time-consuming and complicated. Use the VisaCentral Russia Document Preparation Service to ensure your documentation is accurately prepared and correctly submitted according to consular requirements. Additional fees apply unless an Executive Service is requested in which case this service is complimentary. In order to facilitate this, please complete the VisaCentral Russia Document Preparation Service Form which can be found within the VisaCentral Application Pack.
Alternatively, the visa application form can be filled in by the applicant. The form must:
For orders placed on the VisaCentral website, a copy of the Online Order Confirmation which is sent to you via email, must be submitted.
Please note that all card payments will only be made upon completion of the visa application process.
Additional requirements apply to applications for multiple entry visas:
Applicants who wish to provide an invitation in telex format must note that the processing time will be extended by three additional days.
Self-employed or unemployed applicants must provide copies of their last three bank statements showing a minimum credit balance of £100.00 for every day of stay in Russia. Online banking printouts are only acceptable if stamped and certified by the bank
You must provide a photograph. Upload your photo and we will print it to the exact specifications required for this visa. Follow https://visacentral.co.uk/photo-service to upload your photo.
Alternatively, you may provide one colour, passport type photograph that meets the following strict criteria: be taken within the last three months against a white background and printed on high quality photo paper; be 35mm by 45mm in size; provide the full frontal view of your head with your face centered in the middle and displaying a neutral (non-smiling) expression. You may wear neither spectacles nor headwear except for religious purposes. Your photograph should not be affixed to your application and may not display evidence of adhesive or staples.
A copy of a Russia Tourist Voucher and Russia Tourist Confirmation. This must:
Applicants who hold tourist vouchers which state "Aim Tourism" must select this as purpose of trip when completing the online visa form.
Applicants duration of stay cannot exceed 30 days within the start and expiry dates of the visa support supplied. Russian visas are issued with specific start and expiry dates which are based on the visa support supplied. Travel must be completed within those dates. Completed visas cannot be changed or extended once they have been issuedOne fully completed and signed visa application form.
Completing the application form can be time-consuming and complicated. Use the VisaCentral Russia Document Preparation Service to ensure your documentation is accurately prepared and correctly submitted according to consular requirements. Additional fees apply unless an Executive Service is requested in which case this service is complimentary. In order to facilitate this, please complete the VisaCentral Russia Document Preparation Service Form which can be found within the VisaCentral Application Pack.
Alternatively, the visa application form can be filled in by the applicant. The form must:
For orders placed on the VisaCentral website, a copy of the Online Order Confirmation which is sent to you via email, must be submitted.
Please note that all card payments will only be made upon completion of the visa application process.
Self-employed or unemployed applicants must provide copies of their last three bank statements showing a minimum credit balance of £100.00 for every day of stay in Russia. Online banking printouts are only acceptable if stamped and certified by the bank
Applicants should apply for the visa no more than six months prior to travel
Don't know what a visa for Russia looks like? You can view sample visa for Russia and see the information it contains.
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