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Tourist visa for Russia
For tourist travel to Russia, we clarify the procedure and required evidence personally. Private visits may have different requirements.
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Documents and application details
Required evidence depends on visa type, length of stay and number of entries. 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
- Tourist confirmation
- Tourist confirmation / voucher for a regular consular visa
- Travel and accommodation
- Travel dates and accommodation details
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: tourist visa
Who is the tourist visa for?
The tourist visa is for holidays in Russia. Depending on the trip, an e-visa or a regular visa with tourist confirmation may be appropriate. Private visits can have different requirements.
Can I apply for the tourist visa online?
Not every Russian tourist visa is fully online. We clarify whether an electronic or regular procedure suits the trip. A regular visa can require originals and additional steps.
Which documents do I need for the tourist visa?
Typically you need a valid passport, a photo, travel dates and the tourist evidence for your procedure. Email documents first; post originals or bring them to Frankfurt only after agreement.
Partner HanseMerkur
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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