Transit Visa
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 3 days
- Processing time
- 10-15 business days
- Fee
- $50-$100 USD
- Entry
- Single entry
Transit visa required if stay exceeds 24 hours or changing airports. Valid for max 3 days by air, 10 days by train. NOT required if staying in international transit area less than 24 hours with confirmed onward ticket.
Eligibility
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Purpose of visit
For passing through Russia en route to third country destination.
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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Flight reservation
Provide flight booking or itinerary evidence when the route asks for travel plans.
Must be confirmed: Yes; Must show return: Yes
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Russian Transit Visa Application Form; Form url: https://visa.kdmid.ru/
How to apply
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Document gathering
Obtain confirmed flight/train tickets showing transit through Russia.
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Online application
Complete transit visa application.
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Appointment booking
Schedule embassy appointment.
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Document submission
Submit passport, application, confirmed tickets, and visa for final destination (if required).
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Fee payment
Pay transit visa fee.
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Processing wait
Wait for processing.
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Visa collection
Collect transit visa.