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What is
the Real Russia Visa
Service
Applying for a Russian visa with Real Russia is easy, we do all the hard
work for you, raising the necessary visa support documents, completing the
appropriate forms and managing your application directly and in person with
the Consulate on your behalf and finally, delivering your visa to you when
it is ready.
What do I have to do?
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When you select the service you want for either a
Tourist Visa or
Business Visa, we will ask you
to fill in a simple online form with details about yourself, your trip
and finally you will have the option to pay using your credit or debit
card through our secure servers. |
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We will then email, fax or post (depending on your preference) your visa
application form to you. |
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You sign the visa application form and send this, along with your
passport and a single colour passport photograph to us. |
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That's it, that's all you have to do! |
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We will generate your visa support documents,
complete all the necessary forms and submit your completed visa application
to the Russian Consulate. During the processing of your application, we will
be on hand to answer any queries the Consulate may have and to ensure
that your application is dealt with in a timely and efficient manner. |
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The day your visa is ready we will collect it in
person and return
this to you using Royal Mail special delivery so you will have it the next
business day before 1pm or hold it at our office for your collection. |
When you have placed an order with us, you can follow its progress through our online order
tracking system which will detail the steps taken and the steps remaining to
obtain your visa. You will not be left in the dark as to what is happening!
When you are in Russia, if you need assistance, you will not be left on
your own, you have the support of our partner offices in over 50 cites
and major towns including Moscow and St. Petersburg who will be happy to
help.
To get your visa we do not ask you to:
- Book any other travel services with us (unless you wish
to)
- Sign a waiver or authorisation form for the Consulate
(we are accredited agents)
- Fill in your own application forms (we do it for you)
- Pay for visa support documents / letters of invitation
(its all in our price)
- Send stamps, return envelopes or pay for application
forms (its all in our price)
- Go to the Consulate in person (we do this for you)
- Be an expert in Russian Visa and Immigration Law
(that's what we do)
We make it easy so you can concentrate on your trip, not worry about your
visa. 
Order your Tourist visa from Real Russia today!
Order your
Business visa from Real Russia today!
Request your group Tourist visas from Real Russia today!
How do I apply for a Russian
Visa myself? If you choose to apply
for your visa directly, rather than obtaining either a Real Russian
Tourist Visa or
Business visa then you will need
to consider the following information.
For more information on the different types of visa,
visa requirements and how to apply please see our frequently
asked questions section, or contact us
directly. We will be happy to help.
For all
Visas
A
letter of
invitation, letter of support, hotel voucher/booking and other such documents
alone are no longer sufficient to enter Russia. You must apply to the
Russian consulate for a
visa.
You can usually take your
visa application and the
associated documents to the Consulate directly, or send it by post. Please note, some Consulates have now outsourced
acceptance of documents to a Visa Application Centre, so you should apply to them (not the Consulate directly) where applicable.
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If applying by post, please be aware that the minimum turn-around
time for returning your visa is usually three weeks, the Consulates do not
handle urgent requests by post, only in person. Always send your
passport by a secure postal method such as Royal Mail special
delivery.
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You, or someone acting for you, must
complete the visa application form (if applying in the UK you
need to
apply online)
however, if someone completes it for you, you must check the details
are correct and sign it yourself.
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The Russian
Consulate will only issue you a visa if all the
documents they require are completed correctly and submitted
together. They do not provide any help in acquiring any documents
you may need, or in completing the application form itself.
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You will
need to pay the necessary consular tariff for the service you
require (and any service fees for the Visa Application Centre if applicable). Please note that the Consulates/Visa Application Centres
generally only accepts cash.
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Certain nationals may have additional tariffs or requirements to fulfil,
such as proof of insurance during their trip, so please check with
the consulate/visa application centre before applying.
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Details of
the current tariffs and common rules for visa application in the UK can be
found on the
Russian Visa Application website. If you are applying to a Consulate
outside of the UK, please check with them directly for any local
rules.
You
should be in the country where your visa application is made as in some cases the
Consulate may request that you attend an interview. The Russian
Consulate reserves the right to vary visa processing times and charges without
notice. When you get your visa, please check that all
details are correct, including your
dates of validity as airlines and other commercial carriers are obliged by law
to ensure that your visa is valid before they will transport you. - And finally, when
you arrive in Russia, if you are staying for more than three working days, don't
forget to register your visa.
Tourist Visas
The tourist visa allows for a single visit for a maximum stay of 30
days. This is the most cost effective
visa for a single trip even if you are visiting friends, family or on a
business trip.
If you intended to stay for more than 30 days, or want to
visit more than once within a 12 month period then it may be more
convenient and cost effective to consider a business visa.
Application Documents for a Tourist Visa
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Visa application Form |
Visa application forms are freely
available either from the Russian Consulate or a Russian Visa Application Centre.
If you are applying in the UK then you must apply
online by
clicking here. Ensure
that you fill the form in as accurately as you can and that you sign and
date it. Note: The form must be printed and not hand written or
the consulate will not accept it. |
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Passport |
You must present your original
passport as the visa will be fixed inside on a blank page. Your passport must be valid for
at least six months after your planned date of departure from Russia
and have at least one blank visa page. |
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Photograph |
One recent passport size
photograph, stuck to the required place on the Visa Application
Form. |
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Travel Voucher |
This is a document confirming
your itinerary, hotel and travel bookings in Russia. It is issued by a
licensed UK or Russian travel company. The Tourist Invitation and the Travel
Voucher should carry the same reference number. If necessary then Real
Russia will issue you with this document, see
visa support. |
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Tourist Invitation |
This is an Official document
issued by a company specially licensed by the Russian Ministry of
internal affairs. This document details the tourist reference number
given by the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs. Real Russia will
issue you with this document if you require
visa support. |
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Additional documents |
The above are the basic documents
required for a tourist visa. Certain nationals or people applying
outside of their home country may have additional documents to
provide with their applications.
You can check the requirements for applying in the
UK on our tourist visa page in
the "What documents do I need to provide" section, or on the
appropriate Russian consulate/visa application centre website. |
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Once you have all of the necessary documents and completed your application,
you should take or send these to the Russian Consulate of your choice.
Please note that some Consulates have now outsourced to a Visa Application Centre
so please double check with your local Consulate.
Business and Multiple Entry Visas
There are many types of business visa that allow for a single, double
or multiple visits and are valid for between one and twelve months. A
business visa allows you to travel when you wish, stay where you wish
and be in the country up to three months at a time (within the validity of the
visa).
If you
are only considering a single trip of less than 30 days within a twelve
month period, it may be more cost effective to consider a
tourist visa.
There is a type of tourist visa called "business tourist" for people
travelling to Russia for business purposes such as meetings, attending
conferences, signing contracts and other general business activities.
You should be staying in a hotel, know the exact dates you are going to
visit Russia and may not generally request this type of visa for visits
of more than 15 days.
The documents listed below are the general ones required for a business visa,
other purposes of visit, such as cultural, family member, commercial driver and
so on may require specific types of visa support. Please contact us for more information.
Application Documents for a Business or Multiple Entry Visa
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Visa application Form |
Visa application forms are freely
available either from the Russian Consulate or a Russian Visa Application Centre.
If you are applying in the UK then you must apply
online by
clicking here. Ensure
that you fill the form in as accurately as you can and that you sign and
date it. Note: The form must be printed and not hand written or
the consulate will not accept it. |
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Passport |
You must present your original
passport as the visa will be fixed inside on a blank page. Your passport must be valid for
at least six months after your planned date of departure from Russia
and have at least one blank visa page. |
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Photograph |
One recent passport size
photograph, stuck to the required place on the Visa Application
Form. |
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Business Invitation |
Also known as a
letter of invitation,
this is an official document
issued by the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, their
representative offices or the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Please
note that the Russian Consulate reserves the right to request the
original of this document. |
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Introductory letter |
An introductory letter from your
company specifying the purpose the visit, itinerary and the names of
organisations to be visited. |
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HIV Certificate |
If you are applying for a visa
with a validity of more than 6 months with multiple entry (or certain 3 month visas), you may
need to supply a current HIV certificate. |
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Additional documents |
The above are the basic documents
required for a business visa. Certain nationals or people applying
outside of their home country may have additional documents to
provide with their applications.
You can check the requirements for applying in the
UK on our business visa page
in the "What documents do I need to provide" section, or on the
appropriate Russian consulate/visa application centre website. |
Once you have all of the necessary documents and completed
your application, you should take or send these to the
Russian Consulate of your choice. Please note that some Consulates have now outsourced to a Visa Application Centre so please double check with your local Consulate.
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