Getting started |
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Find out basic information about Russian visas.
Our site will help you to receive exact data quickly and provide the appropriate recommendations.
Choose an intermediary who will help you acquire your visa and simplify your stay in Russia.
Visa House is a top choice among intermediaries. We have many years of experience with Russian visa authorities. Visa House uses modern information technologies.
Place your order with the intermediary, and then follow the process.
Having chosen Visa House you can place and follow your order at any time and from anywhere in the world. Our site has the unique means to let us communicate easily with you.
Ready to begin? Then start with choosing a type of visa and your intermediary.
Type of visa and the appropriate Visa Invitation.
| Visa Types |
Document used as Visa Invitation |
Institutions that issue Visa Invitation |
| Tourist |
Tourist Invitation
(two required documents: Voucher and Confirmation) |
Russian tourist company with a so-called Tour-Reference number at the Department of Consular Service (DKS) of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs |
| Business |
Business Invitation |
Local department of the Federal Migration Service or in some cases DKS of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs;
or for EU citizens (except the UK and Ireland) from Russian company. |
| Work |
Work Invitation |
Local department of the Federal Migration Service (FMS) |
| Private |
Private Invitation |
Local department of the Federal Migration Service (FMS) |
| Transit |
Copy of the travel ticket (and visa to the country of destination if a visa is necessary) |
n/a |
Note:
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If you are traveling with your close relatives, they can receive a “Family member” visa, which is issued based on your Visa Invitation and visa.
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There are other types of visas, which are intended for special cases and are of no general interest.
Important: In many cases, the Visa Invitation submitted to the Russian Consulate or the Consular Department of the Russian Embassy must be an original, a copy will not be accepted. Therefore, take into account additional time and costs required to receive the original Visa Invitation.
When choosing your intermediary.
We recommend that you consider not only the cost. It is important that the company you choose as a Visa Sponsor:
- has an office in Russia with a publicly registered address and phone number;
- has accreditation at the local department of Administration of Federal Migration Service (AFMS) of Russia in Moscow;
- will register your visa and help with unexpected situations that may arise;
- has worked several years with Russian visas and can offer additional services.
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