Last updated 11 August 2026, 00:00 (UTC+0)
Business visas to Russia
Travel purpose:
Business
, work
, other
, transit
, diplomatic duties
Business visas — what you need to know
Geared towards foreign citizens and their family members who intend to visit Russia for short-term work or business trips. This type of visa is granted based on an invitation letter issued by the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs.
Visa validity period
from 3 months to 1 year
Fees
$80 – $240
Which business visas is best suited for you?
Business visit visa
Eligible individuals
Businessman, entrepreneur, employee
Visa validity period:
3 months
Extension of stay:
10 days
Number of entries:
single-entry
double-entry
Consular fee:
$80 – $128
Driver visa
Eligible individuals
Professional driver
Visa validity period:
3 months
Extension of stay:
10 days
Number of entries:
single-entry
double-entry
Consular fee:
$80 – $128
Crew member visa
Eligible individuals
Train, aircraft, vessel/ship crew member
Visa validity period:
3 months
Extension of stay:
10 days
Number of entries:
single-entry
double-entry
Consular fee:
$80 – $128
Visa for negotiations
Eligible individuals
Executive, judicial and legislative authority, government representative
Visa validity period:
3 months
Extension of stay:
10 days
Number of entries:
single-entry
double-entry
Consular fee:
$80 – $128
Media visa
Eligible individuals
Accredited media staff
Visa validity period:
3 months
Extension of stay:
10 days
Number of entries:
single-entry
double-entry
Consular fee:
$80 – $128
Press correspondent visa
Eligible individuals
Not accredited media staff
Visa validity period:
3 months
Extension of stay:
10 days
Number of entries:
single-entry
double-entry
Consular fee:
$80 – $128
Press technician visa
Eligible individuals
Not accredited technical media staff
Visa validity period:
3 months
Extension of stay:
10 days
Number of entries:
single-entry
double-entry
Consular fee:
$80 – $128
Visa for accompanying family member
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
Multiple-entry business visa
Eligible individuals
Businessman, entrepreneur, employee
Visa validity period:
1 year
Extension of stay:
10 days
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
$240