Russian Visa Consulting for Individuals & Organisations

What's included in this service

Russian visa rules are specific to the purpose of travel, the applicant's nationality and the intended duration of stay. We advise on the correct category and requirements so that your application is complete and correctly supported from the start.

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  Visa category selection

  Identifying the correct visa type for your specific purpose of travel — business, private (personal invitation), work, humanitarian, student, transit or other category — and explaining the differences in requirements and validity conditions.

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  Supporting document requirements

  A precise explanation of what supporting documentation is required for the chosen visa category — including invitation requirements, insurance, medical certificates and any nationality-specific conditions that apply at the consulate of application.

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  Invitations for foreign nationals

  Advice on the invitation process for business and private visas — what types of invitations exist, which organisations and individuals can issue them, what the invitation must contain, and how the process works in practice.

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  Registration on arrival

  Explanation of the registration obligation that applies to foreign nationals in Russia — what it requires, who is responsible for completing it, the applicable deadlines and what happens if the requirement is not met.

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  Visa extension & change of purpose

  Guidance on extending a Russian visa and on procedures applicable when the purpose of stay changes — including the conditions under which extension is possible and any limitations that apply.

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  Consular procedures & nationality-specific rules

  Practical guidance on consular application procedures and nationality-specific requirements — including countries with simplified or visa-free regimes, and cases where special conditions or additional steps apply.