RUSSIA BUSINESS VISA CHECKLIST

Documents to be submitted while applying for business visa (single, double or multiple entry):

1. Invitation for entry to the Russian Federation issued by the Federal Migration Service of the Russian Federation (original*); or the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation (original*), or

2. Visa directive sent by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation; or

3. Direct letter of invitation from the host organization (a copy can be submitted);

4. Original passport containing at least 2 blank pages for visas, valid for a period of 6 months after the visa expires (+ a good quality copy of the page with photo and address page – both on one side of an A4 sheet).

5. Online application form completed on the website visa.kdmid.ru, printed and signed in person by the applicant. Important: while completing the application form please select correct location for submission (the visa center you will be applying at).

Please note: applicant’s signature on the application form should match the signature in the passport

6. One colour photograph 3.5 x 4.5 cm with light-coloured background, clear image of the applicant directly facing the camera, without dark/ tinted glasses or any headgear (with the exception of persons who wear such headgear due to their ethnic/ religious background, and are seen wearing the same in their passport photo).

* In case of electronic invitation a copy can be submitted

7. Applicable only for citizens of the countries having mutual agreement with the Russian Federation on simplification of visa processes.

Letter of invitation is an official document, issued by the host organization on its official letterhead, with the organization’s full reference details, and containing the following information:

8. On the individual invited: first name, surname, date of birth, sex, citizenship, number and type of the document proving identity, duration and purpose of visit, number of entries granted by the visa, names and dates of birth of minor children accompanying the person invited;

9. On the host company issuing the invitation: the full name of the organization, its registered and actual addresses, its individual taxpayer identification number, state registration number, first name, surname and designation of the person signing the invitation, their contact telephone number and the organization’s official seal.

Please note: the Consular Office reserves the right to request additional documents for processing the visa, invite the applicant for an interview or extend visa processing time.

If you are not a citizen of the Republic of India, to know the visa requirements, rates and terms please consult with Russian Visa Center specialists.