Type : Tourist, Business, Private and Transit visas.

Validity:

+ Dependent on purpose of trip.
+ Transit visas are valid for up to 3 days.
+ Tourist visas are valid for 1 month.
+ Private visas are valid for 90 days.

Note:

In view of the various charging bands implemented,  customers wishing to avail themselves of this service should contact our office by phone or fax as early as possible.

USA Applicants only are required to complete the additional USA Supplement available above.

Requirements:

+ Completed application form. 
+ 1 recent identical passport-size photo with applicant's name written clearly on the reverse. 
+ Valid passport. 
+ A voucher (exchange order) issued by an authorised travel company stating the reference number, passenger names, dates of entry and exit, itinerary and means of transportation. 
+ Return air ticket (copy acceptable). 
+ Medical insurance.

Business visas also need:

+ An introductory letter from the applicant's company or firm indicating the purpose of the visit, itinerary, organisation to be visited, period of stay and exact departure dates of flights.
+ An official invitation from the Russian Foreign Ministry, Ministry of Interior or any other authorised Russian Agency.

Private visas also need:

 + A letter of invitation to be obtained on the applicant's behalf by friends or relatives in Russia from the local authorities.
+ Valid for 1 year.

Multiple Entry visas also need:

+ Written confirmation or telex from the Consular Department of the Russian Foreign Ministry.

Time: Depending on type of visa, 1 to 14 days.