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Unified e-visas to Russia

Unified e-visas to Russia

Tuesday, September 27, 2022
The Ministry Foreign Affairs of Russia to start issuing unified e-visas for citizens of 52 countries. Read
Foreigners to receive assistance under compulsory medical insurance

Foreigners to receive assistance under compulsory medical insurance

Monday, September 19, 2022
Foreign citizens to be able to obtain compulsory medical insurance policy starting January 1, 2023. Amendments to low no. 326-FZ “On Compulsory Medical Insurance” were adopted. Read
Law on system of e-vouchers in Russia

Law on system of e-vouchers in Russia

Thursday, September 15, 2022
The head of the Federal Tourism Agency, Zarina Doguzova informed that tour operators began to connect to system of e-vouchers in test mode from September 1. Read
Resumption of flights between Russia and Cuba

Resumption of flights between Russia and Cuba

Tuesday, August 30, 2022
Cuba will soon introduce Mir payment system cards into circulation, said Juan Carlos Escalona, Cuba's tourism adviser in Moscow. Read
St. Petersburg will call tourists for medical examination

St. Petersburg will call tourists for medical examination

Wednesday, August 24, 2022
The Committee for Tourism Development of St. Petersburg held a session on the development of medical tourism product. Read
Russia and Cuba to resume flights

Russia and Cuba to resume flights

Monday, August 15, 2022
Cuban Ambassador Antonio Garmendia Penh said that Russia and Cuba are planning to restore direct flights between the countries. Read
Bulgaria has increased terms of issuing tourist visas to Russians

Bulgaria has increased terms of issuing tourist visas to Russians

Monday, August 8, 2022
The Embassy of Bulgaria reported that the consulate at the embassy in Moscow is working and does not stop issuing tourist visas to citizens of the Russian Federation. However, timing of the provision of services is delayed due to technical reasons. Read
Russia will not issue e-visas

Russia will not issue e-visas

Tuesday, August 2, 2022
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation will not issue e-visas to foreigners due to actions of European countries. Read
Russia's visa facilitation negotiations with 18 countries

Russia's visa facilitation negotiations with 18 countries

Tuesday, July 26, 2022
Ivan Volynkin, director of the consular department of the Russian Foreign Ministry, said that negotiations are underway between Russia and 18 countries to simplify the visa regime. Read
Russia lifted ban on issuing unified e-visas

Russia lifted ban on issuing unified e-visas

Monday, July 18, 2022
Citizens of 52 countries will be able to apply for a single e-visa to enter Russia. Read
The Russian Foreign Ministry explained rules of entry

The Russian Foreign Ministry explained rules of entry

Monday, July 11, 2022
The Russian Foreign Ministry said that when entering country, foreigners must provide passport, visa and negative PCR test. Read
Russia lifts border crossing restrictions

Russia lifts border crossing restrictions

Tuesday, July 5, 2022
From July 15, Russian authorities will remove all COVID-19 restrictions on entry of foreign citizens when crossing the state border by land transport. Read

Tourist visa

Tourist visa is ideal for a short-term trip to Russia (for up to 30 days) and allows to enter the country not only for the purpose of tourism but also to participate in business negotiations or visit Russian relatives and friends, etc. More...

Tourist Visa Invitation can be issued only by a Russian certified tourist company.

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Business visa

Business visa is the most popular type of Russian visa for businesspeople and long-term trips.

Business visas vary in number of permitted entries (for single-, double- and multiple-entry trips) and validity period (from 30 days to 1 year and more). The complete term of stay in Russia on a business visa should not exceed 90 days within each 180 days.

Business visa is issued only on the basis of the Invitation from a Russian legal entity. The Business visa Invitation processing time and the way to submit it to the Consulate (original or copy) depend on its issuing organization (Federal Migration Service, Ministry of Foreign Affairs or a Russian organization). More...

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