Description of the visa, its purpose, conditions, peculiarities of issuance, and guidelines for utilization.
Issued to foreign nationals for entry into the Russian Federation to establish, renew, or strengthen scientific, cultural, and socio-political ties; to participate in sports, religious, or charitable activities; and to deliver humanitarian aid.
Visa 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 3 months to 1 year
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
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.
Eligible individuals
Sportsman, athlete, coach, manager
Visa validity period:
3 months
Extension of stay:
10 days
Number of entries:
single-entry
double-entry
Consular fee:
$80 – $128
Eligible individuals
Young person, student
Visa validity period:
3 months
Extension of stay:
10 days
Number of entries:
single-entry
double-entry
Consular fee:
$80 – $128
Eligible individuals
Cultural performer, individual involved in cultural activity
Visa validity period:
3 months
Extension of stay:
10 days
Number of entries:
single-entry
double-entry
Consular fee:
$80 – $128
Eligible individuals
Individual involved in scientific and technical activity
Visa validity period:
3 months
Extension of stay:
10 days
Number of entries:
single-entry
double-entry
Consular fee:
$80 – $128
Eligible individuals
Public or political figure
Visa validity period:
3 months
Extension of stay:
10 days
Number of entries:
single-entry
double-entry
Consular fee:
$80 – $128
Eligible individuals
Priest, missionary, monk, representative of clergy
Visa validity period:
3 months
Extension of stay:
10 days
Number of entries:
single-entry
double-entry
Consular fee:
$80 – $128
Eligible individuals
Pilgrim, spiritual person, cleric, tourist
Visa validity period:
3 months
Extension of stay:
10 days
Number of entries:
single-entry
double-entry
Consular fee:
$80 – $128
Eligible individuals
Volunteer, unpaid worker, charity worker
Visa validity period:
3 months
Extension of stay:
10 days
Number of entries:
single-entry
double-entry
Consular fee:
$80 – $128
Eligible individuals
Volunteer, missionary, charity worker
Visa validity period:
3 months
Extension of stay:
10 days
Number of entries:
single-entry
double-entry
Consular fee:
$80 – $128
Eligible individuals
Accompanying person, relative, family
Visa validity period:
3 months
Extension of stay:
10 days
Number of entries:
single-entry
double-entry
Consular fee:
$80 – $128
Eligible individuals
Athlete, cultural, public, scientific figure, volunteer, cleric, etc.
Visa validity period:
1 year
Extension of stay:
10 days
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
$240
Last updated 2026-04-13
Travel purpose:
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