Russian Federations Visa Information (Only For Indian Nationals)

  • Embassy Address in India

    DELHI
    Embassy of Russian Federation
    Shantipath, Chanakyapuri. New Delhi, 110021

    Telephone : (11) 26873799 / 24678564 ( Visa Section )

    Fax : (11)26110560

    Visa Submission Time: 0900 to 1400 hrs (Mon, Tue, Thur, Fri)

    Visa Collection Time: 1300 to 1400 hrs

    MUMBAI
    Consulate General of the Russian Federation
    42, L. Jagmohandas Marg, (Old Nepean Sea Road), Palm Beach,Mumbai - 400 036

    Telephone : 022- 2363 3627 / 28

    Fax : 022- 2363 0403

    Visa Submission Time: 0900 to 1200 (Monday , Wednesday and Friday)

    Visa Collection Time: 1200 hrs(Monday , Wednesday and Friday)

    KOLKATA
    Consulate General of the Russian Federation
    22A, Raja Santosh Road, Kolkata - 700 027

    Telephone : (33) 2479 7006 /2279 9973 / 22797982

    Fax : (33) 2479 8889 / 2449 8701

    Visa Submission Time: 1000 to 1200 (Monday to Friday)

    Visa Collection Time: 1000 to 1200 (Monday to Friday)

    CHENNAI
    Consulate General of the Russian Federation
    No.33, Old No.14, Santhome High Road, Mylapore, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600004

    Telephone : (44) 2479 7006 / 9973 / 7982

    Fax : 033- 2479-8889

    Visa Submission Time: 0930 to 1230 (Monday , Wednesday and Friday)

    Visa Collection Time: 0930 to 1230 (Monday ,Wednesday and Friday)

    Note: With immediate effect, Submission of Russian visa applications by third party shall only be accepted from legal representatives of the passport holders on producing a notarized letter of attorney. The authorization letter has to be provided at the time of document submission to VFS. If failed to provide at the time of submission, courier pass-back to the confirmed address of the passport holder shall be applicable. Any commercial / non-commercial representative of the passport holder, including travel agents, shall be considered a third party and shall have to produce the authority letter. Authority letter may be one for all the members of one family, if signed by all the adult family members, or for any group going from the same location / city, if signed by each member of the group. If a group includes people from different cities, an individual authority letter shall be required for each passport. Exemptions: Next of kin of the passport holder, such as parents, children, spouses, real siblings; Non-commercial organizations representing groups consisting of the members of the said organizations and their family members may provide one single letter of authority with a list of all the passports on the letter head of the organization, signed by one concerned representative of the organization. Please note that authority letter should contain:
    * Name and passport number of the applicant.
    * Authorization for submission and collection of passport and for conveying all the information required for processing of Russia visa on behalf of the passport holder. * Name and ID proof number of the authorized person.
    * Date and signature of the applicant.
    * At the time of document submission the authorized person should be able to produce original of the ID proof mentioned in the letter of attorney.
    CITY - STAMP PAPER VALUE FOR NOTARY
    Mumbai - INR 100
    Delhi - INR 100
    Kolkata - INR 100
    Chennai - INR 100

  • Visa Requirements

    TOURIST

    • The Applicant must have a passport valid for the full period of stay in Russia. To keep up with any delay in the date of travel it should be valid for an additional 6 months.
    • Two recent passport-size photographs (35 x 45 mm) with white background.
    • A Covering Letter from the Applicant, explaining the purpose of the visit.
    • Confirmed onward/ return air ticket.
    • Tourist voucher (in original).
    • Tourist confirmation (in Russian language) by a Russian travel agency registered with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation. The confirmation must show the Agency's Reference Number and Registration Number.
    • The Visa Officer reserves the right to invite any Applicant for an interview in person.
    • Processing time is 3 to 4 working days.
    • Visa can be processed the same day as well, on the payment of extra charges.

    BUSINESS

    • The Applicant must have a passport valid for the full period of stay in Russia. To keep up with any delay in the date of travel it should be valid for an additional 6 months.
    • Two recent passport-size photographs (35 x 45 mm) with white background.
    • A Covering Letter from the Applicant, explaining the purpose of the visit.
    • Confirmed onward/ return air ticket.
    • An Invitation by the Host or Business Partner is required (in original). This can be obtained either through the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation or its Regional Offices or from the Regional Passport-Visa Office of the Ministry of Home Affairs.
    • The Visa Officer reserves the right to invite any Applicant for an interview in person.
    • In case of Business Double & Multiple Entry, HIV certificate is required (For Chennai Applicants Only). HIV Certificate is not required for Single Entry Visa.
    • A multiple entry visa grants a maximum stay of 90 days for every 180 days that the visa is valid.
    • Processing time is 3 to 4 working days.

    Transit

    • Two recent passport-size photographs (35 x 45 mm) with white background.
    • A Covering Letter from the Applicant/ Indian organization, explaining the purpose of the visit.
    • Onward/ return air ticket with all sectors confirmed.
    • A valid visa for the country of destination, if such is required or the valid passport of the country of destination.
    • Processing time is 3 to 4 working days.

  • Visa Fees

    Tourist/Buisness:


    Single Entry: 2993(Visa Fee in INR)


    Multiple Entry: 7714(Visa Fee in INR)


  • Processing Time

    Tourist: 02-03 Working Days


    Business: 03-04 Working Days


    Transit: 03-04 Working Days


  • (Information and Visa Fees are subject to change. All the visa information contents of this site are only for general information or use. They do not constitute advice and should not be relied upon in making (or refraining from making) any decision. The information from or through this site is provided on "AS IS" basis, and all warranties, expressed or implied of any kind, regarding any matter pertaining to any information including without limitation, the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement are disclaimed and excluded.)