The most popular type of Russian visa for businesspeople. There are different categories of business visas: single-entry, double-entry and multiple-entry.
Period of stay in Russia: From one day to one year. Single-entry or double-entry Russian visas can be valid for 1 or 3 months. Multiple-entry visas can be valid for 6 or 12 months.
Important! According to the New Regulation (Decree signed by Prime Minister), foreign citizen with a multiple-entry visa can stay in Russia only 90 days within each 180.
Foreigners can receive Russian visas only in their own country. Citizens of the Schengen space can receive visas in any country of the Schengen space. To receive the visa in the third country one will have to present residence or work permit in this country.
Visa Invitation: A Business Invitation letter issued by the Administration of Federal Migration Service of Russia in Moscow(AFMS) by the request of Russian accredited companies.
Note: A Business Invitation can also be issued by the Consular Department of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Sample of Business Russian Visa Invitation Zoom in
For citizens of EU, Norway and Switzerland (except for citizens of the UK and Ireland) invitations can be issued directly by the Russian organization. The Consulate may request the original document and has the right to process visas on the basis of Official invitation-letters from organizations up to 10 days.
Terms and price for the Visa Invitation: Depends on the terms of the inviting organization.
Important: We can help you to get a Visa Invitation for any kind of Business visa. Please see Visa House Price-List and press New Order to start one.
Terms and price for issuing a visa at the Russian Consulate: Depends on the Consulate and sometimes on your citizenship. Usually, the Consular fee is higher for Multiple-entry visas and for longer periods of stay in Russia. You may also pay more for express processing at the Consulate.
The Consulates accept only original invitations for Multiple-entry visas.
