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30 dayssingle entry4-20d processingvalid 30d

Issued to foreign nationals travelling to Russia for tourism and sightseeing who are not eligible for, or prefer not to use, the unified e-visa. Requires confirmation of tourist services from an authorised Russian tour operator.

Single- and double-entry consular tourist visas are valid for a stay not exceeding 30 days. Requires a tourist confirmation (voucher plus confirmation of acceptance) from a Russian tour operator listed in the Federal Register of Tour Operators. Multiple-entry tourist visas are issued only to nationals of countries specified by Russian Government decree. Distinct from the unified e-visa (which is single-entry, online, and limited to approved nationalities). Fee varies by nationality and reciprocity. Application form is completed at visa.kdmid.ru; documents are submitted to a Russian embassy, consulate, or visa centre.

30 dayssingle entry4d processingvalid 120donline

Permits entry for tourism, private visits, business meetings, and participation in scientific, cultural, socio-political, economic, or sporting events. Does not permit employment, study, or permanent residency.

Available to citizens of 76 countries approved by the Russian Government. Valid 120 days from date of issue; stay must not exceed 30 days from entry. Children under 6 are exempt from the consular fee. Must enter via designated border crossing points. Application window: no earlier than 86 days and no later than 4 days before intended entry. Medical insurance valid in Russia is required for the entire stay. Extensions permitted only for emergency medical treatment, force majeure, or natural disasters.

90 daysmultiple entry4-20d processingvalid 180d

Issued to foreign nationals travelling to Russia for business meetings, negotiations, conferences, exhibitions, and commercial activities. Requires an official invitation from a Russian legal entity or registered through the Chamber of Commerce.

Applied for at a Russian embassy or consulate abroad. Invitation (vyzov) required from a Russian host organization registered with the Ministry of Internal Affairs or through the Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Single-entry and multiple-entry variants available; validity and entries depend on bilateral agreement and host organization's application. Fee varies by nationality and processing speed. Business visa does not permit employment - a work permit and work visa are required for that.

3 dayssingle entry4-10d processing

Permits passage through Russian territory en route to a third country. Required for most non-visa-free nationals transiting through Russian airports or overland.

Transit visa typically allows up to 72 hours (3 days) in transit. Airside transit (remaining in the international zone of an airport) may not require a visa for some nationalities, depending on passport. Overland transit always requires a transit visa or valid Russian visa. Issued at Russian consulates with confirmed onward documentation.

90 dayssingle entry5-20d processingvalid 90d

Issued to foreign nationals travelling to Russia for medical treatment at a licensed Russian medical facility. Requires an invitation from the treating medical institution.

Falls under the humanitarian visa category in Russian immigration law. Requires a formal invitation from the Russian medical institution and documentation confirming planned treatment. Accompanying family members may apply for a separate private/guest visa. Extensions possible in-country if treatment is ongoing.

90 dayssingle entry5-20d processingvalid 180d

Permits foreign nationals to visit immediate family members (spouses, parents, children, siblings) who are Russian citizens or registered foreign residents in Russia.

The Russian host (citizen or permanent resident) submits an invitation through the local MVD office (GUVM). Alternatively, a notarised private invitation is accepted. The consulate may request proof of family relationship. Spouses of Russian citizens may subsequently apply for a temporary residence permit and follow the path to permanent residency.

365 daysmultiple entry5-20d processingvalid 365d

Issued to foreign nationals accepted for full-time study at an accredited Russian educational institution (university, college, or language school). Requires an official invitation from the institution.

Requires an official invitation (vyzov) issued by the educational institution through the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Issued at Russian embassies/consulates abroad. Must be renewed annually in-country via the university's foreign student office. Student visa does not automatically confer work rights; separate permission required to work part-time.

1095 daysmultiple entry14-30d processingvalid 1095d

Fast-track work authorisation for highly skilled foreign specialists sponsored by a Russian employer, offering expedited processing and longer validity than the standard work permit.

Minimum quarterly salary of RUB 750,000 required (effective March 1, 2024). Employer files with Ministry of Internal Affairs. Work permit valid up to 3 years (matching contract duration); extendable without leaving Russia. Exempt from standard labour quotas. Family members receive derivative visas. HQS status also facilitates accelerated temporary and permanent residence.

365 daysmultiple entry14-30d processingvalid 365d

Authorises foreign nationals to undertake paid employment in Russia under a labour contract. Must be sponsored by a Russian employer who has obtained a work permit (razresheniye na rabotu) on behalf of the foreign national.

Employer must first obtain a quota slot (or use quota-exempt Highly Qualified Specialist pathway, HQS, with minimum quarterly salary of RUB 750,000 effective March 1, 2024). Initial work visa valid up to 1 year; extendable in-country. HQS pathway allows work permits valid up to 3 years. EAEU citizens (Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan) do not need a work visa or permit. Citizens of CIS countries with visa-free regimes may also work under simplified rules.

90 daysmultiple entry1-5d processing

Issued to holders of diplomatic, service, official, or special passports travelling to Russia on official government business or assigned to diplomatic missions.

Holders of diplomatic, official, service, and/or special passports of 100+ countries may enter Russia without a visa under bilateral agreements (typically 90 days per 180-day period). For countries without such agreements, diplomatic/official visas are issued gratis. Exemptions for EU, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland diplomatic passport holders have been suspended. Exact terms governed by individual bilateral treaties listed on the Russian MFA portal.

multiple entry30-90d processing

Grants direct permanent residence to foreign investors who meet prescribed investment thresholds in Russia, without requiring a prior temporary residence permit stage.

Established by Government Decree No. 2573 (Dec 31, 2022), effective Jan 11, 2023. Investment options include: (1) RUB 15 million in socially significant regional projects within 3 years; (2) RUB 30 million in a Russian company with RUB 6 million/year in taxes; (3) Russian commercial entity with RUB 4 million/year taxes, operating 2+ years; (4) Real estate with cadastral value RUB 50 million (Moscow), RUB 20 million (Far East), RUB 25 million (elsewhere). Annual quota: 3,802 permits for 2026. Path to citizenship after 5 years of permanent residence. Requirement to stay 6 months/year was removed in late 2025/early 2026.

90 dayssingle entry4-20d processingvalid 90d

Issued to foreign nationals travelling to Russia to establish or strengthen scientific, cultural, or socio-political ties, to participate in sporting events or religious activities, or to provide humanitarian assistance.

Covers scientific, cultural, and socio-political ties, sporting events, religious activities, and the provision of humanitarian assistance. Single- and double-entry variants are valid up to 90 days; a multiple-entry humanitarian visa may be issued for up to 1 year. Requires an invitation issued by a Russian host organisation through the Ministry of Internal Affairs (or a decision of the MFA). Broader than, and distinct from, the medical-treatment humanitarian sub-category. Application form completed at visa.kdmid.ru; submitted to a Russian embassy or consulate.

90 dayssingle entry10-30d processingvalid 90d

Single-entry private visa issued to foreign nationals who intend to enter Russia in order to apply for a temporary residence permit (RVP) at the territorial migration office of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

A single-entry ordinary private visa valid for up to 90 days, issued specifically for entry to submit an RVP application to the MVD. The standard route is subject to the annual RVP regional quota and normally requires proof of Russian language, history, and legislation; some applicants (e.g. spouses of Russian citizens, persons born in the RSFSR/USSR) are quota-exempt. A separate quota- and exam-exempt variant exists for persons who share traditional Russian spiritual and moral values under Presidential Decree No. 702 (see the Shared Values entry). Complete the form at visa.kdmid.ru selecting the private visa category; a consular interview may be required.

multiple entry30-90d processingvalid 365d

Grants temporary residence to foreign nationals from designated countries who demonstrate alignment with traditional Russian values, without requiring a standard quota slot.

Established by Presidential Decree No. 702 (Aug 19, 2024). Available to citizens of 47 countries (including US, UK, Canada, most EU states; list approved Sep 17, 2024). No Russian language test or history exam required. Quota-exempt. Leads to standard permanent residency and citizenship pathway after meeting residency requirements.