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Business visa for Russia
For business travel to Russia, we first clarify the invitation and other evidence personally, then identify the procedure matching the intended activity.
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Documents and application details
Required evidence depends on visa type, invitation and frequency of travel. You receive your personal checklist with the order.
- Passport
- Valid passport; we check the requirements for your travel document separately
- Passport photo
- Passport photo meeting the applicable requirements
- Business invitation
- Business invitation for a regular consular visa
- Business partner and travel
- Details of the Russian business partner and purpose of travel
Your application in 3 steps
- 01
Choose a visa and complete price
Choose a regular tourist or business visa and processing time from the price table.
- 02
Prepare the documents
Complete the official application and email the documents. Send or bring the original passport and other originals after agreement.
- 03
We review and apply
We review the documents and submit the application. Your passport with visa is then returned.
Frequently asked questions: business visa
Who is the business visa for?
A business visa is intended for business appointments in Russia. A regular visa requires a business invitation. The planned activity determines the appropriate category.
Can I apply for the business visa online?
Not every Russian business visa is fully online. We check the activity, route and invitation, then explain which documents can be sent digitally and which further steps are needed.
Which documents do I need for the business visa?
Typically you need a valid passport, a photo and details of the business partner, invitation and purpose. Email documents first; send originals only after agreement.
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Travel cover for your trip
Check with our partner HanseMerkur which travel cover suits your destination and the length of your trip.
- Medical cover abroad
- Trip cancellation and interruption
- Annual or long-term cover
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