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Mandatory and a prerequisite for entry (transit) to the territory of Russia to all foreign nationals is to get Russia's visa.

Russia's entry visas can be obtained from the embassy or consulate Russia residence of a foreign citizen on the basis of the official invitation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia, or at the invitation of an authorized travel company. The invitation to foreigners to obtain visas to Russia Russia is made travel company with all the permitting documents for registration of the invitation for foreigners. Depending on the purpose of entry and stay of foreign citizens in the territory of Russia issued a visa, which can be a tourist, business, private, academic, labor, just a visa to Russia can be single, double and repeated for up to one year.

Invitation for foreigners in the design of Russia's visa must have a sufficiently large number of accurate information about the inviting citizen of a foreign state, with all the necessary information and you will see sections of our information resource. If the stay of foreign citizens in Russia does not exceed thirty days, then the best option would be to obtain a tourist visa to Russia. After receiving the invitation and the travel voucher (visa support) you'll be able to draw Russia's visa at any embassy or consulate of Russia. Joined Russia's visa - within three working days from the date of arrival in the territory of Russia foreign citizen is obliged to register, Registration is subject to a document of identity and migration card with a note from customs control on entry to Russia.

Tourist visa to Russia
With a tourist visa can be located on the territory of Russia is not more than 30 days, with one entrance. (Entry-exit visa). Entry visa to Russia can be requested in either Russia's consulate in the presence of the following documents:

• Your original passport with at least two blank pages (valid Passport must be at least 6 months after intended departure date)
• 2 passport size photographs
• Medical insurance for the duration of stay in Russia
• 2 copies of the consular visa forms, completed and signed
• Official invitation from the Foreign Ministry or its authorized travel company
• Confirmation (voucher), hotel arrangements from authorized travel company or directly from the hotel, showing reference number and confirmation number for the visa.
Upon entering the territory of Russia for their own transport, you must specify in the invitation model state number, vin-number and the color of transport.
• Invitation, insurance and confirmation of your reservation may be submitted to the embassy / consulate in the photocopy.

Business visa to Russia (multiple, long-term)
• Your original passport with at least two blank pages (valid Passport must be at least 6 months after intended departure date)
• 2 copies of Russia visa application form, completed and signed
• 1 passport size photograph on the back
• To stay for more than three months, or multi entry visa, a HIV test required
• Official invitation for visitors to Russia for business purposes by authorized organization
The invitation should be executed through the Ministry of Internal Affairs or its local branches, or other authorized organization in Russia. Unlike the tourist visa, business visa gives the right to stay in Russia up to 3 months (single and double entry visa) and up to one year (multiple entry visa). Furthermore, in this case there is no need to book a hotel room or book a sightseeing program that is required to obtain a tourist visa.

The letter should include:

• an official seal and legal address of the
• name and signature of an official, inviting foreigners to Russia.

The Embassy reserves the right to request the original invitation.

Visas for groups
With a tourist visa can be located on the territory of Russia is not more than 30 days, with one entrance. (Entry-exit visa). Entry visa can be requested at any Russia's consulate in the presence of the following documents:

• Your original passport with at least two blank pages (valid Passport must be at least 6 months after intended departure date)
• 2 passport size photographs
• Medical insurance for the duration of stay
• 2 copies of the consular visa forms, completed and signed
• Official invitation from the Foreign Ministry or its authorized travel company
• Confirmation (voucher), hotel arrangements from authorized travel company or directly from the hotel, showing reference number and confirmation number for the visa.
Upon entering the territory of Russia for their own transport, you must specify in the invitation to the model state. number, vin-number and color of transport.
• Invitation, insurance and confirmation of your reservation may be submitted to the embassy / consulate in the photocopy.