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Russia Visa FAQs
When is the best time to apply for my Russia visa?
The best time to apply for your Russia visa is 1-2 months before your travel date. However, if you are running short on time, we may be able to process your visa on a faster service at the Embassy’s discretion.
Do I have to send you my passport to get a Russia visa? Is it safe to send a passport?
Yes. You will need to send your actual passport, not a copy of it. The Russia visa is stamped on your passport and will become one of your passport pages. Visa request cannot be processed without your original passport. Because of the importance of your passport, we strongly suggest that you send your application by a secure method, such as a guaranteed postal service or courier.
Important Information
Flight ArrivalSample of the Business Travel Requirements for an Russia Visa for Singapore Citizens
Entry and Exit Dates
Russian visas are issued with specific start and expiry dates. Travel must be completed within those dates. Completed visas cannot be changed or extended once they have been issued.
Passport
The applicant's actual passport. The passport must:
- Have at least two blank visa pages
- Be valid for six months beyond the expiry date of the visa
Photographs
One passport sized colour photograph. The photograph must:
- Be taken within the last three months and printed on high-quality photo paper
- Be taken against an all white background
- Be 45mm by 35 mm
- The dimension should be 3 cm from crown of the head to chin
- Provide the full frontal view of your head with your face centered in the middle and displaying a neutral (non-smiling) expression
- You may wear neither eyeglasses nor headwear except for religious purposes
- Your photos should be glued to the designated section of the visa application form (in the absence of a designated area, affix to the top right or top left corner).
Letter of Invitation
An original invitation or a copy of the telex of approval is required. The invitation/telex must be approved by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or its regional representatives or by an appropriate Russian Federation Migration Service Branch. The invitation must:
- Include the name of the applicant (name must be written exactly as per passport i.e. including any commas, hyphens etc.)
- State the purpose of journey
- Specify dates of entry and departure
- Bear an official seal and legal address of the host institution
- State the document registration number and date of registration
- Bear the signature and name of the official authorised to invite foreigners to Russia
Visa Application Form
One fully completed and signed application form completed online at http://visa.kdmid.ru. This form must:
- Have the name of the applicant written exactly as per passport i.e. including any commas, hyphens etc.
- Include all cities that are stated on the invitation at Q.14
- Include entry and departure dates that match or fall within the dates stated on the invitation
- Have borders on all four sides of each page supplied
- Bear an original signature that matches the applicant's passport
VisaCentral - Order Confirmation
Please provide the VisaCentral Order Summary which will be emailed to you at the time of placing the order.
Judicial System Professionals
VisaCentral is unable to assist with the issuance of the Official invitation from the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs for members of the Judicial System i.e. lawyers, judges and other persons in charge of Judicial affairs.
Applicants will be required to arrange the Official invitation directly through their contact/company in Russia.
Multiple Entry Applicants
One year multiple entry visa holders may enter Russia multiple times, however the total number of days stay cannot exceed 90 days in any 180 day period.
Holders of a Valid Russian Visa
Applicants are only permitted to hold one valid Russian visa at any one time. Applicants holding a valid visa in a current or second passport must present this for cancellation.
Important Information
Flight ArrivalSample of the Tourist Travel Requirements for an Russia Visas for Singapore Citizens
Entry and Exit Dates
Russian visas are issued with specific start and expiry dates. Travel must be completed within those dates. Completed visas cannot be changed or extended once they have been issued.
Passport
The applicant's actual passport. The passport must:
- Have at least two blank visa pages
- Be valid for six months beyond the expiry date of the visa
Photographs
One passport sized colour photograph. The photograph must:
- Be taken within the last three months and printed on high-quality photo paper
- Be taken against an all white background
- Be 45mm by 35 mm
- The dimension should be 3 cm from crown of the head to chin
- Provide the full frontal view of your head with your face centered in the middle and displaying a neutral (non-smiling) expression
- You may wear neither eyeglasses nor headwear except for religious purposes
- Your photos should be glued to the designated section of the visa application form (in the absence of a designated area, affix to the top right or top left corner).
Proof of Purpose
Evidence of proof of purpose. This must be provided as:
A copy of a Russia Tourist Voucher and Russia Tourist Confirmation. This must:
- Be stamped and signed by an authorised person from the Russian Foreign Ministry
- Be issued for stay of 30 days or less
- Bear the exact entry and exit dates required by the applicant and as stated on the visa application form
Photocopy of Application Materials
A clear copy of the information page(s) from the applicant's passport
Visa Application Form
One fully completed and signed application form completed online at http://visa.kdmid.ru. This form must:
- Have the name of the applicant written exactly as per passport i.e. including any commas, hyphens etc.
- Include all cities that are stated on the invitation at Q.14
- Include entry and departure dates that match or fall within the dates stated on the invitation
- Have borders on all four sides of each page supplied
- Bear an original signature that matches the applicant's passport
VisaCentral - Order Confirmation
Please provide the VisaCentral Order Summary which will be emailed to you at the time of placing the order.
Cruise Ship Passengers
Tourists travelling on-board large cruise ships do not require a visa if the following conditions are met:
- The overall period of their stay in the Russian territory is no more than 3 days (72 hours)
- They stay overnight on-board the cruise ship
- They go ashore only as a part of a group of passengers on the excursions organized by the cruise company
Tourists intending to go ashore independently, and not take part in the cruise company's organized shore excursions will require a visa.
A single entry visa will only allow the applicant to disembark the cruise ship once. If applicants intend to disembark the cruise ship twice, whether on the same day or two separate days, a double entry visa will be required.
Please Note: Cruise Ship passengers are only permitted to apply for a single entry or double entry tourist visa - Multiple entry tourist visas will not be issued.
If cruise ship passengers intend to disembark the cruise ship more than twice within 72 hours, the additional shore excursions must be pre-arranged shore excursions organized by the cruise company. In this instance, the cruise company will arrange blanket visas. Applicants should confirm with the cruise company to ensure that blanket visas will be available.
Holders of a Valid Russian Visa
Applicants are only permitted to hold one valid Russian visa at any one time. Applicants holding a valid visa in a current or second passport must present this for cancellation.
