Russia visa guides
Start with the reason you are coming to Russia. Each section covers the visas in that route and links to the official guidance.
6 topics · 12 resources · Russian only
Visitor & short-stay
Visitor & short-stay routes for Russia.
- Unified Electronic Visa (e-visa)Visa route
- Tourist VisaVisa route
- Transit VisaVisa route
- Visa-free Entry (CIS and bilateral agreements)Visa route
Work & skilled
Work & skilled routes for Russia.
- Work Visa (ordinary employment)Visa route
- Highly Qualified Specialist (HQS) VisaVisa route
Study
Study routes for Russia.
- Student VisaVisa route
Family & partner
Family & partner routes for Russia.
- Private (Guest) VisaVisa route
Business & investor
Business & investor routes for Russia.
- Business VisaVisa route
Residence & citizenship
Residence & citizenship routes for Russia.
- Temporary Residence Permit (RVP)Visa route
- Permanent Residence PermitVisa route
- Russian Citizenship (Naturalisation)Visa route