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Getting a Russian Visa
Visit Russia can help you obtain a Russian tourist visa or Russian business visa for your trip to Russia.
The Russian Consulates require that all foreign travelers to Russia have a Russian VISA INVITATION in order to issue the applicant a Russian visa.
Visit Russia can quickly and professionally provide this invitation for both tourist and business visas.
We first supply the invitation (sometimes called a voucher) and then email it, fax it .
Customers ordering Russian visa support will be responsible for paying the Russian Consular fees themselves and the logistics involved in getting their passports to and from the Russian Consulate
In South Africa visa can be obtained at:
Embassy of Russian Federation - Consular office (Pretoria)
| Telephone No | (012) 362 7116 / 6872 |
| Fax No | (012) 362 0116 / (012) 362 7090 |
| Street Address | 316 Brooke Street, Menlo Park, Pretoria |
| Postal Address | P O Box 5715 Pretoria 0001 |
| Email Address | rco@pixie.co.za |
| Website | www.russianembassy.org.za |
Consulate-General of The Russian Federation (Cape Town)
| Telephone No | (021) 418 3656 |
| Fax No | (021) 419 2651/td> |
| Street Address | 10th Floor, 8 Riebeek Street, Southern Life Centre, Cape Town |
| Postal Address | P O Box 261 Cape Town 8000 |
| Email Address | rusco@southernlifecentre.co.za |
| General Requirements |
completed and signed application form
1 color photograph (3,5X4cm) attached to the form
Valid passport (valid 6 months after the day of visa expiry)
Medical insurance for the period of stay (must state traveler name)
Copy of return air ticket or flight itinerary
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In addition to general requirements:
Confirmation of acceptance (with the client's details, reference no., dates of entry & departure) issued by the Russian Tourist company or Hotel accredited by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Russia.
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| Business Visa Requirements
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In addition to general requirements:
Original invitation issued by the Ministry of Internal Affair of Russia
or a telex confirmation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or it's Regional Representatives (the Consular Office receives the information directly from Russia) is also acceptable.
In case of Multiple visa the applicant must adhere to all the above mentioned requirements PLUS and HIV test (not older than 3 months) must be provided.
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In addition to general requirements:
Medical Insurance for the period of stay in the Russian Federation.
Inviting person, Russian citizen* must appeal to the local representation of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia in order to organize an official invitation - "PRIGLASHENIE". Only an original invitation is acceptable.
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In addition to general requirements:
Visa of the country of final destination
Air ticket to Russia and from Russia to the country of final destination
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Russian Tourist Visa
This visa type is issued to tourists who have booked accommodation in Russia for non-business reason. Tourist visas are issued
for a maximum 30 days. For a tourist visa to Russia, you must have confirmed accommodations or transit information
for every night of your stay in the country.
We will provide you with visa support invitation to satisfy this requirement and confirming your accommodations/itinerary.
No hotel reservations or bookings are needed on your part.
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Russian Business Visa
This type of Russian visa is issued for travelers, who visit Russia on official or private business. Business visas are best
for visitors who do not know their exact itineraries, want to stay in Russia longer than 30 days or need to enter Russia frequently.
Business visas to the Russian Federation may be issued with up to two entries and for up to 90 days. There are also
multiple-entry business visas, valid for 6 or 12 months with unlimited entries/exits.
We will apply for your official business visa support to the Ministry of Internal Affairs in Moscow and fax or mail it to you.
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Russian Private or Home stay Visa
If the purpose of your trip to Russia is to visit friends or relatives you can apply for a Home stay or visitors visa. This type
of visa allows you to stay in the Russian Federation for up to 90 days. Friends or relatives who will host you during your
Russian visit will need to obtain a visa invitation for you from a local private (office of visas and registrations).
This official invitation will need to be mailed to you. Russian Consulates worldwide accept only original private invitations.
Obtaining a private invitation can be a very lengthy and troublesome procedure, and we suggest applying for either tourist
or business visa instead.
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Russian Transit Visa
A Russian Transit Visa may be obtained when you are traveling to another country though the Russian territory. For a transit
visa, please submit to your local Russian Embassy Consulate an entry visa to the country of destination and a copy of the air,
railway or other ticket. If you can't satisfy these requirements, we suggest you apply for a regular tourist visa instead.
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We currently provide Tourist, Business Single, Double and Multiple-Entry Russian Visa Support on-line.
Please contact us for assistance.
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