Choose your visa
Select the visa that matches the purpose of your trip to Russia.
- SHORT STAYSINGLE ENTRYAPPLY ONLINEUnified Electronic Visa (e-visa)A single-entry electronic visa for short visits that nationals of eligible countries apply for entirely online, with no invitation required.View visa details
- SHORT STAYLEISUREINVITATIONTourist VisaA short-stay visa for leisure travel, supported by a tourist invitation from an authorised Russian tour operator.View visa details
- SHORT STAYTRANSITTransit VisaA short-validity visa allowing travellers to pass through Russian territory en route to a third country.View visa details
- SHORT STAYCIS NATIONALSNO VISAVisa-free Entry (CIS and bilateral agreements)Short-stay entry without a visa for citizens of many CIS states and certain countries with bilateral visa-waiver agreements.View visa details
- WORKJOB OFFERWORK PERMITWork Visa (ordinary employment)An employment visa for foreign nationals with a job offer and work permit from a Russian employer, converted to a longer multiple-entry visa after arrival.View visa details
- WORKQUOTA EXEMPTMULTI-YEARHighly Qualified Specialist (HQS) VisaA streamlined, quota-exempt work route for foreign specialists earning above a set salary threshold, with a multi-year multiple-entry visa.View visa details
- STUDYACCREDITED INSTITUTIONStudent VisaA visa for foreign nationals admitted to an accredited Russian educational institution, extendable for the length of the study programme.View visa details
- FAMILYPERSONAL INVITATIONPrivate (Guest) VisaA visa for visiting family or friends in Russia, based on a personal invitation confirmed by the migration authorities.View visa details
- BUSINESSNO EMPLOYMENTBusiness VisaA visa for business travel such as meetings, negotiations and contracts, without the right to take up employment in Russia.View visa details
- SETTLEMENTFIXED PERIODFIRST STEPTemporary Residence Permit (RVP)The first step to living in Russia long term, allowing residence and work for a fixed period before permanent residence.View visa details
- SETTLEMENTINDEFINITEPermanent Residence PermitA long-term residence permit allowing indefinite residence in Russia and forming the basis for citizenship.View visa details
- SETTLEMENTNATURALISATIONCITIZENSHIPRussian Citizenship (Naturalisation)Acquisition of Russian citizenship through naturalisation after continuous permanent residence, subject to language and other conditions.View visa details
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