Russia Business Visa Requirements - Documents, Eligibility & Fees

Following is the list of documents required for Russia Business visa for Indians.

• Passport

  A passport is a document that is required at the time of international travels. It is issued by the government of the country to verify the identity and nationality of the candidate.

  The submitted passport must meet the parameters given below

  • It must have minimum two blank pages for the visa stamp.
  • It must be original and genuine.
  • It must be valid for 6 months ahead of the span of stay.
  • It must not be torn, ripped, split, or damaged in any kind of way.

  
  

  One cannot cross international boundries without the passport. It is considered a criminal offense otherwise.
• Photo

  The photo is provided to the authority so that you can be identified based on the same.

  The photographs must be provided as per the given photo specifications

  • It must cover face 80% of the frame.
  • It must be clicked on an all white background.
  • Two copies to be submitted with general photo guidelines.
  • It must be of proper size with dimensions of 35x45 mm (length - 45mm, breadth - 35mm).
  • It must have a matte finish.
  • It must be a recent photograph.
  • The expressions on the face must be neutral, there must not be any kind of smiling of frowning in the photograph.
  • Any kind of glasses must not be worn in the photograph.
  • The hair must be tied back so that the face is clearly visible.
  • The ears must be visible clearly.
  • It must not have any headgear worn apart from religious reasons.
  • It is to be taken care that your teeth do not show in the photograph.

  
  

  Recent pictures are mandatory as old pictures can cause the authorities to reject your application.
• Air Ticket

  An air ticket is a ticket or pass that is possessed by the traveller who is taking a flight for travelling from one location to another.

  It is an important document and it should be submitted for the given reason

  • It must be confirmed for the to and fro journey to the Russian Federation.
  • It must be confirmed for the complete round trip.

  
  

  An air ticket shows your course of travel and confirms your return to the native country.
• Old Passport

  An old passport is a passport that has expired or is completely stamped. In the visa processing, it is required to track the travel history of the applicant.

  If available, the old passport must also be provided meeting the given criteria

  • If any of the traveller has old passport, it must be submitted along with latest passport.
  • It must be original and in a good condition to access the required information.

  
  

  Without the old passport, you cannot get the visa stamp. Professional visa consultation is recommended.
• Authority Letter

  An authority letter is a document that allows the holder to perform certain activities in their absence for a short period of time.

  It must follow the required criteria

  • It must be addressed to the agency and obtained with a stamp and signature.

  
  

  Without the authority letter, the applicant is not allowed to do assigned business on behalf of the donor. Professional visa consultation is recommended.
• Travel Insurance

  A travel insurance is a document that shows the amount of money that has been kept in case of any major injury or accident.

  The Travel Insurance issued has to meet the following criteria

  • It is better if the insurance is valid for at least 3 to 10 ahead of the date of arrival to India.
  • It must cover the whole trip right from leaving India to returning to India.
  • It must mention the applicant's details as per the passport.

  
  

  You are not allowed to travel abroad without a travel insurance. Professional visa consultation is recommended.
• Covering Letter From Company

  A covering letter from the company is provided in the name of the employee if they are travelling to another country on behalf of the company for business.

  The covering letter provided by the company should be acceptable based on the following conditions

  • It must also mention the details of the traveller's stay in the country.
  • It must contain the traveller's as well as the company's information and should be issued on the company's letterhead along with official seal and signature.

  
  

  Covering letter is the first document that is seen by the consular. If the covering letter is not appropriate, it may cause your visa to get rejected as well. Professional visa consultation is recommended.
• Invitation Letter From Company

  An invitation letter from company is provided at the time when a particular employee is being invited to the company or even at the times when the company is setting up a business conference or meeting inviting companies from different countries for the benefit.

  The letter of invitation from the company submitted should match the following criteria

  • It must be original and translated in Russian language as per format given by consulate.
  • It must specify the traveller's purpose of visit.
  • It must contain the signature of the authority along with the designation, name of the company and the stamp.
  • It must mention the contact details, the purpose of travel, sponsorship details and other important documents.
  • It must be addressed to the respective diplomatic mission.

  
  

  An invitation letter from a company to which are visiting is essential to provide proof of your purpose of visit.
• Medical Reports

  Medical reports are the documents that convey the health condition of the candidate.

  The medical documents must be genuine and should match the criteria mentioned in the following

  • It must be original and issued from an authorized medical organization.

  
  

  If the medical reports do not approve of your health to travel, you may not be able to get the visa. Professional visa consultation is recommended.

Eligibility for getting Russia Business Visa:

In order to be eligible to travel to the country on a visa, you will have to meet the following eligibility criteria.

Visa Fees for Russia Business Visa: