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Visa Pathways to Russia

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Business Visa (Деловая виза)
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Business Visa (Деловая виза)

Visa for business negotiations, contracts, exhibitions, and commercial activities in Russia, valid from 30 days up to 5 years but not permitting full-time employment.

Validity3 months
Processing3-30 days
CostFree
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Diplomatic Visa (Дипломатическая виза)
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Diplomatic Visa (Дипломатическая виза)

Visa for heads of state, government officials, diplomatic mission staff, consular officers, and members of international organizations and their families.

ValidityPer diplomatic mission
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
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Electronic Visa (Электронная виза)
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Electronic Visa (Электронная виза)

Single-entry electronic visa for tourism, business, or event participation, valid for 30 days within a 120-day window, available to citizens of 64 eligible countries.

Validity1 month
Processing1-4 days
Cost50 EUR
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Family Member Visa (Виза члена семьи)
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Family Member Visa (Виза члена семьи)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Visa for spouses, children, and parents of Russian citizens or permanent residents seeking to join family members in Russia, with pathway to temporary residence.

Validity90 days
Processing5-20 working days
CostFree
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Golden Visa — Investor Residence (Золотая виза)
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Golden Visa — Investor Residence (Золотая виза)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Investment-based path to immediate permanent residence in Russia via real estate (20-50M RUB by region), business equity (30M RUB), or socially significant projects (15M RUB).

ValidityPermanent
ProcessingUp to 4 months
CostFree
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Highly Qualified Specialist Visa (Виза ВКС)
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Highly Qualified Specialist Visa (Виза ВКС)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Premium work visa for professionals earning over 750,000 RUB per quarter, valid up to three years with simplified processing, reduced tax rate, and family visa eligibility.

Validity3 years
Processing1 month
CostFree
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Journalist Visa
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Journalist Visa

For foreign media correspondents and technical staff accredited by the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

ValidityVaries by accreditation
Processing4-20 days
CostFree
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Private Visit Visa (Частная виза)
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Private Visit Visa (Частная виза)

Visa for personal visits to friends or relatives in Russia at the invitation of a Russian citizen or resident, valid up to 90 days.

Validity3 months
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
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Shared Values Temporary Residence Permit (ВНЖ по указу 702)
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Shared Values Temporary Residence Permit (ВНЖ по указу 702)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Quota-free temporary residence for foreigners declaring alignment with Russia's traditional spiritual and moral values, issued for one year and renewable up to three years without language exams.

Validity3 years
Processing3-4 months
Cost1920 RUB
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Student Visa (Учебная виза)
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Student Visa (Учебная виза)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Visa for foreign nationals enrolled in Russian educational institutions for programs exceeding one month, valid for the duration of the study program.

ValidityDuration of study
Processing2-3 weeks
CostFree
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Tourist Visa (Туристическая виза)
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Tourist Visa (Туристическая виза)

Short-term visa for tourism, sightseeing, and short-term language courses in Russia, valid up to 30 days.

Validity1 month
Processing4-20 business days
CostFree
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Transit Visa (Транзитная виза)
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Transit Visa (Транзитная виза)

Short-term visa for foreign citizens crossing Russian territory en route to another country, valid for up to 10 days.

Validity3-10 days
Processing5-10 working days
CostFree
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Visa for Temporary Residence Permit (RVP)
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Visa for Temporary Residence Permit (RVP)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

A specific entry visa issued to foreign nationals who have been granted permission to apply for or receive a Temporary Residence Permit (RVP).

Validity90 to 1095 days
Processing4-20 days
Cost1920 RUB
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Work Patent (Патент на работу)
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Work Patent (Патент на работу)

Work authorization for visa-free CIS country nationals allowing employment without a standard work permit, valid for 12 months and renewable once.

Validity1 year
Processing30 days
Cost6000 RUB
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Work Visa (Рабочая виза)
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Work Visa (Рабочая виза)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Standard employment visa requiring employer sponsorship and a work permit, initially single-entry for up to 90 days then convertible to multiple-entry for up to one year.

Validity90 to 365 days
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
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ru-crew — Flight/Ship Crew Visa
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ru-crew — Flight/Ship Crew Visa

For members of flight or ship crews performing professional duties.

ValidityVaries
Processing4-20 days
CostFree
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ru-medical — Medical Treatment Visa
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ru-medical — Medical Treatment Visa

For foreign nationals entering Russia for medical treatment or consultations.

Validity3 months
Processing4-20 days
Cost185 USD
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ВНЖ — Permanent Residence Permit (Вид на жительство — ВНЖ)
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ВНЖ — Permanent Residence Permit (Вид на жительство — ВНЖ)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Five-year renewable permanent residence status granting nearly all citizen rights including unrestricted employment and access to state services, obtainable after holding a TRP for two years.

ValidityIndefinite
Processing2-4 months
Cost6000 RUB
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О — Ordinary Private Visa (Обыкновенная частная виза)
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О — Ordinary Private Visa (Обыкновенная частная виза)

Validity3 months
Processing3-20 days
Cost185 USD
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РВП — Temporary Residence Permit (Разрешение на временное проживание — РВП)
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РВП — Temporary Residence Permit (Разрешение на временное проживание — РВП)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Three-year residence authorization allowing foreign nationals to live and work in Russia, serving as the standard first step toward permanent residency and citizenship.

Validity3 years
Processing2-6 months
Cost1920 RUB
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СЛ — Service Visa (Служебная виза)
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СЛ — Service Visa (Служебная виза)

Visa for holders of official passports including foreign delegation members, embassy administrative staff, and military personnel on official duties, valid up to one year.

Validity1 year
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
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