Russian Visas
All applicants will need to appear in person at the Russia Visa Application Centre to submit fingerprints as required by the Russian Government. However, the exceptions to this rule are those that are under the age of 12 years old, anyone travelling for official government business or those who hold a diplomatic passport who can send apply by only sending us the documents for their Russia Visa.
Here at Direct Visas, we offer a comprehensive service to ensure that all documents are correctly checked and verified prior to the applicant travelling to the Application Centre; where one of our representatives will meet you with the checked paperwork to submit for approval to the center. Upon approval of the visa we will then collect it and return the passport to you with the visa inside.
Should you require any assistance with the preparation of the visa application, please call 020 7397 3342 or email info@direct-visas.co.uk
Please note that the following information is for UK passport holders and other nationalities may require travel insurance, flight itinerary and proof of financial means.
Russian visas application appointments must now be booked in advance before submission of documents
Visa Requirements
Tourist Visa
- Application form Click Here
- 1 Passport Size Photo
- Passport (Please ensure that the passport is valid at least 6 months beyond the duration of visa)
- Tourist Confirmation & Voucher
(Visas are issued for specific dates based on visa support supplied)
Business Visa
- Application form Click Here
- 1 Passport Size Photo
- Passport (Please ensure that the passport is valid at least 6 months beyond the duration of visa)
- Invitation Letter: issued through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Moscow.
Multiple entry visas generally require at least two blank facing pages.
Likewise, double entry visas generally require at least 2 blank pages. They do not need to be consecutive.
The Russian Embassy reserves the right to refer an application and request further documentation upon application before issuing a Russian Visa.
Processing Time & Fees:
Express Service (5working days):
Single Entry: £186.60 + Handling Fee
Double Entry: £270.60+ Handling Fee
Multiple Entry £486.60 + Handling Fee
Normal Service (20 working days):
Single Entry: £138.40 + Handling Fee
Double Entry: £181.40+ Handling Fee
Multiple Entry £280.40 + Handling Fee
FCO Travel advice for Russia