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Visas for Russia<\/h1>\n

Visa Travel International<\/h2>\n

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Important information for Russia<\/h2>\n

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Information and conditions of entry into the country<\/p>\n

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Documents to be provided<\/p>\n

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FAQ<\/p>\n

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To travel to Russia a Visa is generally required <\/b>with a few exceptions.<\/p>\n

Visa Travel International<\/b><\/span> is an agency approved by the russian Embassy and we are able to support you in obtaining your Visa without appointment<\/span> and for the various processes and whatever the type of Visa you need.<\/p>\n

To this end, you will find on this page all the information and answers to questions that will be useful to you in order to obtain your Visa.
If this is not the case, please do not hesitate to get back to us so that we can give you all the information you need.<\/p>\n

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A Visa <\/b>to travel to Russia is compulsory <\/b>except for several nationalities.<\/p>\n

Nationals of the following countries for a stay of less than 90 days<\/span> are exempt from Visas:<\/p>\n

Argentina, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, Guatemala, Israel, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan Nicaragua, Peru, Rep. Dominican (tourism only), Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Serbia.<\/p>\n

Nationals of the following countries are exempt from visa for a stay of maximum 30 days<\/span>:<\/p>\n

Armenia, Cuba, Ecuador, Montenegro, Serbia, Turkey (if ordinary biometric passport only).<\/p>\n

Transit through Russia is possible without a Visa for a maximum of 24 hours.
The traveler must be in possession of the onward ticket and must not change terminal. This rule does not apply to travelers coming or going to Belarus: a transit Visa will then be required.<\/p>\n

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In order to enter Russian territory, the traveler must bring his passport <\/b>with Visa <\/b>as well as a return flight ticket.<\/b><\/p>\n

It should be noted that, even if the traveler is in possession of all the documents requested to validate his entry into Russia, the Russian authorities reserve the right to refuse access to their territory without having to justify it.<\/p>\n

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\u25cf The original passport<\/strong>, valid 6 months after the end date of the Visa, with at least 2 pages free, face to face and a copy of the passport data page.
For multiple entries, please provide us with a copy of the old Russian Visas already obtained if you do not request the new Visa with the same passport !!!!! <\/b><\/p>\n

\u25cf A form to be filled out online, then printed, in Russian or French via the website of the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation<\/a><\/span> and eventually signed by the traveler (document then to be added to the file with passport, photo, …).
Warning<\/b>: any form that is poorly completed or reissued by our agency will be charged in order to avoid any refusal and productivity loss.
The form must be dated<\/span> and signed with a bic pen<\/span>.<\/p>\n

NB<\/strong><\/span>: if you want us to fill-out the form for you, please ask for it when ordering.<\/p>\n

\u25cf One colour ID photo<\/strong>:
Warning<\/b>: the photo provided must be less than six months old and must not have been used in a previous request.<\/p>\n

\u25cf Two photos<\/strong> for The British, Americans and Canadians<\/p>\n

\u25cf A letter of invitation<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

Official invitation issued by the FMS – Federal Immigration Service
Telex: please tell us the telex number and the validity dates of the Visa requested for telex. Make sure the telex is sent to the Paris consulate.
Or
Private invitation:
Written invitation from a legal person, company or host organization, or from Russian national or local authorities
This invitation is written in Russian on a letterhead of the Russian company or organization addressed to the Russian Embassy in Paris and contains the following information:
\u25cb for the guest: name, first name, date of birth, gender, nationality, passport number;
\u25cb dates and purpose of the trip, number of entries and name of children (under 18) accompanying it for the inviting legal person: full name and address, as well as its tax registration number
\u25cb name and function of the signatory RUSSIAN NATIONALITY (DIRECTOR) or copy of the work permit on site and passport.<\/p>\n

\u25cf A certificate of repatriation insurance<\/strong>: The Russian Consulate informs us today that the insurance must have the wording ‘insurance certificate’ or ‘insurance policy’. Any other naming will be rejected<\/b>. Any Visa application must be accompanied by a repatriation insurance certificate with the information described below :
1. The date of the insurance contract signature.
2. The police number.
3. The insured’s name, first name, surname.
4. The insurer’s contact information.
5. The validity of the insurance policy must cover the entirety of the Russian invitation.
6. The list of medical services and medical transport, including the repatriation of the remains.
7. The minimum amount of coverage must be EUR 30,000.
8. Coverage territory: worldwide including Russian Federation, Europe, including Russia.
9. The signature and stamp of the insurer Warning :
Insurance must cover the dates of the invitation.<\/p>\n

NB<\/strong><\/span>: Visa Travel International<\/strong> <\/span>can subscribe for you this insurance with our Insurance Partner<\/p>\n

\u25cf The confirmed return<\/strong> flight ticket<\/strong> for emergency Visa applications<\/span>.
This procedure only applies to applications with an official invitation, FMS or Telex.
If this is not your case, we may still try to request a waiver from this rule but note that the result will not be guaranteed.<\/p>\n

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\u25cf The original passport<\/strong>, valid 6 months after the Visa’s end date, with at least 2 pages free face to face and a photocopy of the passport data page.<\/p>\n