Russian Visa for Indians

All applicants must complete the application, send it to the closest Russian Embassy or Consulate, together with the necessary paperwork and a passport-sized photo. The application form can be completed online at https://visa.kdmid.ru, the official website of the Russian Federation's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, or it can be obtained in hard copy from the closest Russian Embassy or Consulate.

The applicant will need to provide specific and supplementary documents, invitation letters, etc., depending on the type of visa. The invitation letter is a required document that applicants for all visa categories must present. Depending on the particular visa category, a friend, relative, or business could issue the invitation letter.

Documents Required for Russian Visa Application

Russian Tourist Visa

1. Invitation - Invitation letter from either a friend, relative or an establishment such as a travel agency which is authorised to issue invitation letters.
2. Passport - At least two blank visa pages in the original passport are needed for immigration stamping. Additionally, the passport must be valid for a minimum of six months after the date of departure from the Russian Federation.
3. Application Form - Two copies of completed visa application form along with passport sized photographs (as per applicable guidelines)
4. Letter of Confirmation - Applicable for those visitors who are travelling in a group or in a cruise. The letter of confirmation must include details of itinerary along with the particulars from an authorised travel company.

Russian Business Visa

1. Invitation Letter - An invitation letter issued from either a friend/relative or an authorised travelling agency.
2. Passport - Passport in original and photocopy form, with at least two pages unfilled for immigration stamping. Additionally, the passport must be valid for a minimum of six months after the date of departure from the Russian Federation.
3. Application Form - Two copies of completed visa application form along with passport sized photographs (as per applicable guidelines)
4. Additional Documents - Depends on the purpose of the travel, period of stay, etc. the applicant may require submitting additional documents for the application of business visa to Russia.

Russian Private Visa

1. Invitation - The invitation letter issued from either a friend/relative or an authorised travelling agency.
2. Passport - Original passport with a minimum of two visa pages left unfilled so that immigration can stamp it. Additionally, the passport must be valid for a minimum of six months after the date of departure from the Russian Federation.
3. Application Form - Two copies of completed visa application form along with passport sized photographs (as per applicable guidelines)
4. Entitlement Certificate (Izvesheniye) - A formal document issued through the inviting party by the Russian Ministry of Passports. The invitation's specifics, such as the applicant's name, nationality, passport number, birthdate, arrival and departure dates, etc., must be included in the izavesheniye. The application process for Izvesheniye requires payment of an extra fee and takes around four to six weeks.

Russian Work Visa

1. Invitation - The invitation letter issued from the employer in Russia. The letter must contain the details of the applicant, employer, and the work in Russia.
2. Passport - The original passport with at least 2 blank visa pages for immigration stamping. The
3. Application Form - Two copies of completed visa application form along with passport sized photographs (as per applicable guidelines)
4. Additional Documents - Based on the work category, the period of stay, and other factors, the applicant will need to provide documents of various types of approval authorising him/her to work in Russia.

Russian Transit Visa

1. Invitation - The application for a private visa requires the applicants to submit the invitation letter issued from either a friend/relative or an authorised travelling agency.
2. Passport - Original passport with at least 2 blank visa pages for immigration stamping. The passport should also be valid for at least six months from the date of leaving the Russian Federation.
3. Application Form - Two copies of completed visa application form along with passport sized photographs (as per applicable guidelines)
4. Visa of Destination Country - Applicants must provide a photocopy of the visa to the destination country.
5. Tickets - All applications must include the copy of both round way tickets.

Russian Embassy/Consulate in India

The completed application form along with the documents can be submitted to any of the Russian Embassy/Consulate listed below:

New Delhi -

Embassy of the Russian Federation in the Republic of India, Embassy Consular Section

Address: Shantipath, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, 110 021 India

Phone: (8-10-91-11) 2611-05-60, 2467-85-64

Fax: (8-10-91-11) 2467-85-64, 2611-05-60

E-mail: indconru@del2.vsnl.net.in, indconru@gmail.com, emb@rusembassy.in

Website: rusembassy.in

Business hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday - from 09.00 to 14.00

Mumbai -

Consulate General of the Russian Federation in Mumbai

Address: 42, Jagmohandas Marg (Nepean Sea Rd), Mumbai, 400 036 India

Phone: (8-10-91-22) 2363-36-27, (8-10-91-22) 2363-36-28

E-mail: consul@mtnl.net.in

Fax: (8-10-91-22) 2363-04-03, 2363-14-93

Web: www.russiaconsulmumbai.mid.ru

Business hours: Consular issues: daily from 8.00 to 13.00; Visa Section: Monday, Wednesday, Friday - from 09.00 to 13.00

Kolkata -

Consulate General of the Russian Federation in Kolkata

Address: 22A, Raja Santosh Road, Alipore, Kolkata, 700 027 India

Phone: (8-10-91-33) 2479-70-06

E-mail: rus.consul.kolkata@gmail.com

Fax: (8-10-91-33) 2479-88-89

Web: www.kolkata.mid.ru

Business hours: From Monday to Friday - from 10.00 to 13.00

Chennai -

Consulate General of the Russian Federation in Chennai

Address: No 33 (old 14), Santhome High Road, Chennai, 600 004 India

E-mail: madrasrus@vsnl.net

Phone: (8-10-91-44) 2498-23-20, 2498-23-30

Fax: (8-10-91-44) 2498-23-36

Web: www.chennai.mid.ru

Business hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday - from 09.30 to 12.30