At the end of this page you will find information about Consular Fees, Processing Time and Validity of visa.
WARNING: The documents required for visa can be differents according to the nationality of the applicant.
Check table below:
ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR FOREIGNERS |
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For Europeans other than French : Add a proof of residence in France : electricity or telephone bill.
For Australians and Canadians : 2 copies of the application forms are required + join a copy of your residence card. The processing time is about 20 working days minimum. Invitation letter from a Russian company are not accepted, you need to provide official invitation from the FMS or Télex. Plase indicate the 2 last employment, adress and telephone of the company and information about your N+1.
For British and Swiss : Provide the xhole application in 2 copies (2 application form, 2 photos...). The application form has to be on 6 pages. Add a copy of your residence permit or a letter from your employer in France (for business visa only). For the British, in Business, the consulate accept only Invitations delivered by the FMS or telex invitation. If you have an invitation from a Russian company it will be refused.
For Americans : Provide the whole application in 2 copies (2 application form, 2 photos...). In Business, provide an official lettre of invitation delivered by the FMS or a telex. The processing time is about 10 or 12 working days.
For nationals of those countries : Algeria, Angola, Afghanistan, Saudi Arabia, Bangladesh, China, Korea, Egypt, UAE, Ethiopia, Géorgia, India, Iran, Iraq, Jordania, Lebanon, Morocco, Népal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Rwanda, Somalia, Soudan, Sri Lanka, Syrie, Chad, Turkey, Vietnam. Please povide the following additionnal documents :
1/ Name of the company visited 2/ Address of stay (name of the hotel + address) 3/ Certified translation of you residence permit in Russian language (both side of the residence permit have to be translated) |
If you have lost the Russian Nationality : Please provide a letter explaining Why, When and How.
For foreigners, non europeans, nationalas of anoter country not mentionned above, please proide : Copy of your residence permit (both sides) + Official invitation delivered by the FMS. |
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE CONSULAR FEES ARE HIGHER THAN THOSE FOR FRENCH CITIZEN.PLEASE CONTACT US FOR MORE INFORMATIONS ABOUT THE CONSULAR FEES |
· Be written in Russian on company letter head with company stamp
· Show the company INN number and full address and phone number
· Include the applicant's full passport details
· Include full details of the reason for travel with all entry and exit dates
· Specify the requested number of entries and the length of visa required
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Original FMS Invitation : 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
· State the purpose of the 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
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Telex of approval sent to the Consulate of Russia in Strasbourg. Join a copy with your application.
VSI can obtain a Russia Business Invitation on your behalf. Simply complete and return the Russia Business Invitation Order Form available here.
The certificate must be delivered for Russia and:
· State the full name of the applicant as it is indicated on their actual passport
· State that the policy is valid for the duration of the invitation (same dates)
· Be signed and stamped
This form must:
· Indicate the full name of the applicant as it appears on their passsport
· Indicate the entry and exit date stipulated in the invitation
· Include all cities that are stated on the invitation
· Indicate the name of the Russian inviting company
· Indicate a private phone number
· Indicate a landline phone number
If VSI obtained your Business invitation letter on your behalf, please contact us at 08 26 46 79 19 or contact@vsi-visa.com so we can provide you with the information needed to complete the section of the form referring to the Business invitation letter
VSI can provide the traveler the online application form as an Extra service at a cost of €10, exclusive of VAT.
Please note that when completing the online application form you must ensure that you have selected that you will make your application at the "Visa Center VHS Paris". This information must appear on the top right hand corner of the application form once printed
Applicants requiring a one year multiple entry visa and supplying a letter of invitation issued by a Russian company must provide a copy of the last visa obtained and a copy of the entry and exit stamps. The last visa has to be delivered in the past year.
· Copy of your residence card (if applicable)
· For Australian and Canadian only: one Additional Application form + 1 one more photograph. Please note that Letter of invitation from companies are not accepted in your case. You can only provide FMS or Telex invitation.
· For British: Employer certificate. It has to state your position and how long you have been working for the company. Please note that Letter of invitation from companies are not accepted in your case. You can only provide FMS or Telex invitation.
· For those countries : Algérie, Angola, Afghanistan, Arabie, Bangladesh, Chine, Corée, Egypte, Emirats, Ethiopie, Géorgie, Inde, Iran, Iraq, Jordanie, Liban, Népal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Rwanda, Somalie, Soudan, Sri Lanka, Syrie, Tchad, Turquie, Vietnam, please provide the following documents : Residence card Carte (+ 1 copy) + Flight reservation (onward/return travel) + One Additional Application form + One more photograph
NOTE : Applicants of Russian Origin
Applicants of Russian origin who have acquired the French nationality must provide a Surrender Certificate. A copy of this certificate must be submitted with the visa application in order to be processed
· Be stamped and signed by an authorised person from the Russian Foreign Ministry and be received by fax from Russia
· Indicate the traveller's full name as indicated on their actual passport
· Indicate the traveller's sex and passport number
· Be issued for stay of a maximum of 14 days (Warning: If the stay is longer than 14 nights, you must provide the detailed program of the stay issued by the Russian agency).
· Bear the exact entry and exit dates required by the applicant and as stated on the visa application form
· Indicate the name, address and phone number of the hotel booked in Russia
VSI can obtain a Russia Tourist Voucher and Confirmation on your behalf. Simply complete and return the Russia Business Invitation Order Form available here.
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Original FMS Invitation if you stay with Family or Friends.
The certificate must be delivered for Russia and:
· State the full name of the applicant as it is indicated on their actual passport
· State that the policy is valid for the duration of the voucher (same dates)
· Be signed and stamped
This form must:
· Indicate the full name of the applicant as it appears on their passsport
· Indicate the entry and exit date stipulated in the invitation
· Include all cities that are stated on the invitation/voucher
· Indicate the name of the Russian inviting company
· Indicate a private phone number
· Indicate a landline phone number
VSI can provide the traveler the online application form as an Extra service at a cost of €10, exclusive of VAT.
If VSI obtained your Tourist Voucher on your behalf, please contact us at 08 26 46 79 19 or contact@vsi-visa.com so we can provide you with the information needed to complete the section of the form referring to the Voucher and Confirmation number.
Please note that when completing the online application form you must ensure that you have selected that you will make your application at the "Visa Center VHS Paris". This information must appear on the top right hand corner of the application form once printed
o Minor travelling alone : Please provide the addictionnal documents : Copy of the family record, copy of the parent's passport, autorization to leave the country written by each parent
o Mineurs voyageant avec un des deux parents : Fournir en plus des formalités Tourisme : Autorisation de sortie du territoire de l’autre parent + copie du livret de famille
· Copy of your residence card (if applicable)
· For Australian and Canadian only: one Additional Application form + 1 one more photograph. Please note that Letter of invitation from companies are not accepted in your case. You can only provide FMS or Telex invitation.
· For British: Employer certificate. It has to state your position and how long you have been working for the company. Please note that Letter of invitation from companies are not accepted in your case. You can only provide FMS or Telex invitation.
· For those countries : Algérie, Angola, Afghanistan, Arabie, Bangladesh, Chine, Corée, Egypte, Emirats, Ethiopie, Géorgie, Inde, Iran, Iraq, Jordanie, Liban, Népal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Rwanda, Somalie, Soudan, Sri Lanka, Syrie, Tchad, Turquie, Vietnam, please provide the following documents : Residence card Carte (+ 1 copy) + Flight reservation (onward/return travel) + One Additional Application form + One more photograph
NOTE : Applicants of Russian Origin
Applicants of Russian origin who have acquired the French nationality must provide a Surrender Certificate. A copy of this certificate must be submitted with the visa application in order to be processed
This form must:
· Indicate the full name of the applicant as it appears on their passsport
· Indicate the entry and exit date stipulated in the invitation
· Include all cities that are stated on the invitation/voucher
· Indicate the name of the Russian inviting company
· Indicate a private phone number
· Indicate a landline phone number
VSI can provide the traveler the online application form as an Extra service at a cost of €10, exclusive of VAT.
The certificate must be delivered for Russia and:
· State the full name of the applicant as it is indicated on their actual passport
· State that the policy is valid for the duration of the invitation (same dates)
· Be signed and stamped
The certificate must be delivered for Russia and:
· State the full name of the applicant as it is indicated on their actual passport
· State that the policy is valid for the duration of the invitation (same dates)
· Be signed and stamped
· Copy of your residence card (if applicable)
· For Australian and Canadian only: one Additional Application form + 1 one more photograph. Please note that Letter of invitation from companies are not accepted in your case. You can only provide FMS or Telex invitation.
· For British: Employer certificate. It has to state your position and how long you have been working for the company. Please note that Letter of invitation from companies are not accepted in your case. You can only provide FMS or Telex invitation.
· For those countries : Algérie, Angola, Afghanistan, Arabie, Bangladesh, Chine, Corée, Egypte, Emirats, Ethiopie, Géorgie, Inde, Iran, Iraq, Jordanie, Liban, Népal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Rwanda, Somalie, Soudan, Sri Lanka, Syrie, Tchad, Turquie, Vietnam, please provide the following documents : Residence card Carte (+ 1 copy) + Flight reservation (onward/return travel) + One Additional Application form + One more photograph
Il est possible de rester en transit, sans visa, durant 24h avec le billet de continuation, si l’intéressé prend le prochain avion pour une autre destination dans le même aéroport sans changer de terminal.
Au-delà, il faut demander un visa. Pour obtenir un visa de transit il faut les documents suivants :
o Signer le formulaire au stylo bic noir
o Compléter la section Adresse personnelle et professionnelle
Nous pouvons vous la fournir moyennant un surcoût (tarifs en bas de page selon la durée), il suffit de cocher le cocher dans le bon de commande VSI
CONSULAR PROCESSING TIME* |
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Normal Process |
Business |
With Official invitation from the FMS or télex : 10 working days (except for Americans Canadians) |
With Company Invitation letter - 1 or 2 entries : 10 working days (except for Americans Canadians) |
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With Company Invitation letter - Multiples entries : 10 to 15 working days, depends on your departure date |
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Tourism |
10 working days or more, depends on your departure date |
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Express process |
Busines |
With Official invitation from the FMS or télex : 3 to 5 working days |
With Company Invitation letter - 1 or 2 entries : 3 to 5 working days (10 jours minimum pour les américains) With Company Invitation letter - Multiples entrires : 6 à 8 working days (10 jours minimum pour les américains) Attention : Visa Multiples entrées en urgence possible uniquement pour les Français |
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Tourism |
5 to 6 working days (not abvailable for Americans and Canadians) |
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* Not included :treatment by VSI (+1day) and delivery time.
CONSULAR FEEs FOR FRENCH CITIZENS |
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Business - NORMAL PROCESS |
130 € |
Business - EXPRESS PROCESS |
204 € |
Expatriation / Work Visa |
price according duration of stay |
Student visa - NORMAL PROCESS | 125 € |
Those consular fees are the same for national of : Germnay, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Chypre, Danemark, Spain, Estonia, Finland, Greece, Hungary, Italia, Lettonie, Lituania, Luxembourg, Malta, Norway, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovaquia, Slovenia, Czech Republic, Sweden, Switzerland.
INSURANCE CERTIFICATE (rapatriation and medical FEES - delivered by vsi - ALLIANZ (N° de contrat : 78.877.931) GENERAL CONDITIONS AVAILABLE HEREici |
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From 1 to 15 days | 36 € TTC |
From 16 to 30 days |
54 € TTC |
From 31 to 45 days |
72 € TTC |
From 46 to 90 days |
120 € TTC |
From 91 days to 1 year |
264 € TTC |
VALIDITY OF THE visa |
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The duration and number of entries delivred depends on the decisio of the consulate. The russian visa is usually valid for the period indicated on the invitation or the voucher. The duration of stay is 30 days maximum per stay. The toursi visa is valid for 1 or 2 entries only.
Warning: The business visa valid for 1 year Multiples entries is divided in 2 periods of 6 months. The total duration of stay cannot exced 90 days per period of 6 months. It is forbidden to be in Russia the 180 days.
It is impossible to have 2 visas valid at the same time, even in 2 different passports |
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