Tourist Visa - Embassy Required
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Processing time
- 10-15 business days (normal) / 3-5 business days (expedited)
- Fee
- $50-$100 USD (normal) / $150-$300 USD (expedited)
- Entry
- Multiple entry
Required for countries not eligible for e-visa, including US, UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. Requires official Letter of Invitation (LOI) from accredited Russian tour operator. Valid for single or double entry. Delays common during May-August.
Eligibility
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Purpose of visit
For tourism and leisure travel purposes.
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6
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Photo
Count: 1; Specifications: Passport-size color photo
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Travel insurance
Coverage area: Valid for Russian Federation; Minimum coverage: $30,000 EUR
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Invitation letter
Host requirements: Official Letter of Invitation (LOI) from accredited Russian tour operator or hotel
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Russian Tourist Visa Application Form; Form url: https://visa.kdmid.ru/
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Hotel booking
Must be confirmed: Yes; Must cover full stay: Yes
How to apply
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Document gathering
Obtain official Letter of Invitation from accredited Russian tour operator.
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Online application
Complete online visa application form.
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Appointment booking
Schedule appointment at Russian embassy or consulate.
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Document submission
Submit passport, application form, photo, invitation letter, and supporting documents.
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Fee payment
Pay visa processing fee.
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Processing wait
Wait for visa processing.
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Visa collection
Collect passport with visa from embassy/consulate.