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Russian visa resources

Documents you need

The core documents required across Russian visa applications, plus category-specific items.

Official guidance Regularly updated

Important

This information is for general guidance only. Meeting the requirements does not guarantee your application will be approved.

For a traditional Russian visa you generally need a passport valid beyond your intended stay with blank pages, a completed electronic visa application form, a passport photo, an invitation (visa support), and — depending on category — proof of purpose such as an employment or study confirmation, and medical or insurance documents where required.

The unified e-visa requires far less: a valid passport, a digital photo and an email address. No invitation, hotel booking or other supporting documents are required for the e-visa.

Typical documents

Next steps

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Official sources

For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.

Verified against official sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.