The selected purpose of the visit determines the visa's cost, processing times, and the list of required supporting documents. The purpose of the visit is often specified in the application form alongside the visa type or category and may also be indicated directly on the visa itself.
Last updated 2025-06-10
Leisure, tourism
, business
, medical purposes
Visa overview
Description of the visa, its purpose, conditions, peculiarities of issuance, and guidelines for utilization.
Issued for a period of up to 6 months to a foreign national entering Russia for tourism purposes (including standard tourist itineraries, hunting tourism, auto tourism, business or medical purposes, or group tourism) based on a confirmation (the so-called 'tourist confirmation') that the foreign tourist will be hosted by a Russian tourist operator.
Validity period
The period during which the visa remains valid and can be used for entry into the country. The validity period or expiration date is indicated directly on the visa itself.
from 1 day to 3 years
Consular fee
A fee levied for the processing and evaluation of an application. This charge is non-refundable under any circumstances. In certain instances, the payment of supplementary fees may be required.
$80 – $240
