Russian Federation
General visa requirements for travelling to Russian Federation. These policies apply to all nationalities unless a country-specific policy exists.
Have a specific passport country? Check your specific route.
Business visa (Business e-Visa)
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
e-Visa
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Processing time
- 4 calendar days
- Fee
- $52 USD
- Validity
- 120 days from issue date
- Entry
- Single entry
Same requirements as tourist e-visa. No invitation letter required for e-visa business category.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Available to citizens of 64 specified countries.
Eligible countries: Austria, Bahrain, Barbados, Belgium, Bhutan, Bulgaria, Cambodia, China, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Eswatini, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Holy See, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Ireland, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Korea (Democratic People's Republic of), Kuwait, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, Myanmar, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Oman, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Saint Lucia, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Province of China, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Viet Nam, Zimbabwe
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Purpose of visit
For business meetings, conferences, and trade activities.
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6
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Photo
Count: 1; Specifications: Recent digital color photo
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Travel insurance
Coverage area: Valid for Russian Federation; Minimum coverage: $30,000 EUR
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Electronic Visa Application; Form url: https://evisa.kdmid.ru/
How to apply
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Online application
Complete the online application on the e-visa portal, selecting business purpose.
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Document gathering
Prepare digital passport copy and photo.
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Fee payment
Pay the e-visa fee online.
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Processing wait
Wait 4 calendar days for processing.
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Visa collection
Receive e-visa via email.
Business visa (Business Visa - Embassy Required)
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Embassy required
- Processing time
- 10-15 business days
- Fee
- $150-$200 USD (normal) / up to $400 USD (expedited)
- Validity
- Up to 3 years
- Entry
- Multiple entry
Business visas can be issued for up to 3 years with unlimited entries/exits. Requires official business invitation from Russian company registered with Migration Police or Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Electronic invitation (telex) or paper invitation letter accepted.
Eligibility
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Purpose of visit
For business meetings, conferences, negotiations, and commercial activities.
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 business invitation from Russian company registered with Migration Police or Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Must include official seal, legal address, registration details, authorized signature, purpose of visit, dates, and invitee names.
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Russian Business Visa Application Form; Form url: https://visa.kdmid.ru/
How to apply
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Document gathering
Obtain official business invitation from Russian host company.
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Online application
Complete business visa application online.
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Appointment booking
Book appointment at Russian embassy or consulate.
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Document submission
Submit all required documents including passport, invitation, and insurance.
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Fee payment
Pay the business visa fee.
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Processing wait
Wait for processing.
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Visa collection
Collect visa from embassy/consulate.