
Russia Visa Requirements at Delhi Consulate
Complete documentation and requirements for all visa types at the Russia consulate in Delhi
Common Requirements for All Visa Types
These documents are required for all visa types at Delhi consulate:
Travel Documents
Tourist confirmation letter
Fax or scanned copy can be submitted stating that the tourist is going to be hosted by a Russian Organization which is authorized to carry out tour operator activities and is registered in the Unified Federal Register of Tour Operators under a unique reference number; It should contain all vital data of the tourist (full name, date of birth, sex, nationality and passport number), duration of stay (date of entry and exit), number of entries granted by the visa, full title of the Russian tour operator issuing the invitation, its unique reference number (MVT) and the list of paid tourist services (transport, accommodation, excursions, etc.), personal signature of the head of the tour agency together with the organization`s official seal.
Visa Type Specific Requirements
Additional documents required for each visa type
Business Visa
Option 1 – Sticker Visa Personal Documents
Valid passport
Original Valid passport with at least six months validity from the date of travel. Passport should have at least 2 blank pages which are face to face with each other
Passport Copy
Photocopy of passport(first and last page).
Signed Visa Form
1 Form (To be online by pax, through the website https://visa.kdmid.ru). Form should be printed on A-4 size format while printing. Location for Submission to be selected as VFS New Delhi. At the time of giving print, the option for A-4 has to be selected manually in place of Letter. Address on the visa form should be EXACTLY SAME as that mentioned on the passport. Even the punctuation of address in visa form should match with the passport. Form will be of 2 pages which should be Printed only back to back
Passport Size Photos
2 Photograph (Fresh ones i.e. NOT used earlier for any visa) of 35mm /45 mm white background and 80% face area.
Visa Agent Documents
Authority Letter
Notarized Authority letter on Stamp Paper of INR 100 (duly signed by applicant and notarized) required by the applicant if the agent is submitting the case. If not, then after visa processing, VFS will not handover the passport to the Agent and Courier it to applicant`s address at the cost of Rs 500 per passport ( not required in case of courier collection from vfs).
General Requirement
ATTENTION! The permitted period of stay in the Russian Federation on the basis of a unified e-visa of up to 16 days DOES NOT IMPLY the possibility of staying for 384 hours net time (24 hours x 16). The day of arrival and the day of departure are counted as two days. We recommend using the visa calculator to calculate the permitted period of stay.
Business Documents
Original Invitation Letter
Original Invitation Letter issued by Ministry of Home Affairs OR Telex message Approval with Barcode from immigration directly to the embassy. OR
Invitation letter from Russian company with File number (a clear scanned copy would do on the Russian company letter head) must mention 02 addresses of Russia i.e. Registration address & working address, along with entries requested Single or Multiple & applicant's all details like Name , date of birth, Gender , passport no. , etc.
Option 2 – E Visa issued for maximum stay of 30 days and only for single entry
Color scan copy of Photograph with white background with 70% face coverage.
Duly filled eVISA PERFORMA
Color Scan Copy of first and last page bio pages of the passport
Please send properly scanned copies of passport & photo, instead of pics or selfies taken from mobile as those copies will not be uploaded on the online portal.
Fees
-: For Normal Visas Rs. 6720/- (Single Entry) Rs. 10752/- (Double Entry) Rs. 20160/- (Multiple Entry). RVC Charges Rs.2200/- For Urgent Visas Rs. 13440/- (Single Entry) Rs. 21504/- (Double Entry) Rs. 40320/- (Multiple Entry) RVC Charges Rs.2200/- Premium Lounge Fee- Rs 2500/- (without appointment) E visa : 202 AED
Processing Time
Sticker visa : Normal : 10-20 Working Days Urgent : 5-7 Working Days E visa : 4 working days NOTE Please note that above is only an indicative processing time which is based on the current trend. Actual processing time may vary and is at sole discretion of the Visa Consular of the Embassy/Consulate. Special Instructions: FOREIGN PASSPORTS MAY TAKE 7 TO 10 WORKING DAYS
Tourist Visa
Option 1 – Sticker VisaPersonal Documents
Valid passport
Original Valid passport with at least six months validity from the date of travel. Passport should have at least 2 blank pages which are face to face with each other
Passport Copy
Photocopy of passport(first and last page).
Signed Visa Form
1 Form (To be online by pax, through the website https://visa.kdmid.ru). Form should be printed on A-4 size format while printing. Location for Submission to be selected as VFS New Delhi. At the time of giving print, the option for A-4 has to be selected manually in place of Letter. Address on the visa form should be EXACTLY SAME as that mentioned on the passport. Even the punctuation of address in visa form should match with the passport. Form will be of 2 pages which should be Printed only back to back
Passport Size Photos
2 Photograph (Fresh ones i.e. NOT used earlier for any visa) of 35mm /45 mm white background and 80% face area.
Visa Agent Documents
Authority Letter
Notarized Authority letter on Stamp Paper of INR 100 (duly signed by applicant and notarized) required by the applicant if the agent is submitting the case. If not, then after visa processing, VFS will not handover the passport to the Agent and Courier it to applicant`s address at the cost of Rs 500 per passport ( not required in case of courier collection from vfs).
General Requirement
ATTENTION!
The permitted period of stay in the Russian Federation on the basis of a unified e-visa of up to 16 days DOES NOT IMPLY the possibility of staying for 384 hours net time (24 hours x 16). The day of arrival and the day of departure are counted as two days. We recommend using the visa calculator to calculate the permitted period of stay.
Option 2 – E Visa issue for Maximum Stay of 30 Days and Only for Single Entry
If Applicant have Old Visa of Russia
Previous Russia Visa copy (If any)
Fees
-: For Normal Visas Rs. 6720/- (Single Entry) Rs. 10752/- (Double Entry) Rs. 20160/- (Multiple Entry). RVC Charges Rs.2200/- For Urgent Visas Rs. 13440/- (Single Entry) Rs. 21504/- (Double Entry) Rs. 40320/- (Multiple Entry) RVC Charges Rs.2200/- Premium Lounge Fee- Rs 2500/- (without appointment) E visa : 202 AED
Processing Time
Normal : 10-20 Working Days Urgent : 5-7 Working Days E visa - 4 working days NOTE Please note that above is only an indicative processing time which is based on the current trend. Actual processing time may vary and is at sole discretion of the Visa Consular of the Embassy/Consulate. Special Instructions: FOREIGN PASSPORTS MAY TAKE 7 TO 10 WORKING DAYS
Work Visa
Work Documents
Invitation Letter
Original Invitation from Ministry Of Home Affairs.
Visa Agent Documents
Authority Letter
Notarized Authority letter on Stamp Paper of INR 100 (duly signed by applicant and notarized) required by the applicant if the agent is submitting the case. If not, then after visa processing, VFS will not handover the passport to the Agent and Courier it to applicant`s address at the cost of Rs 500 per passport ( not required in case of courier collection from vfs).
Medical Requirement
HIV CERTIFICATE.
Fees
-: For Normal Visas Rs. 6720/- (Single Entry) Rs. 10752/- (Double Entry) Rs. 20160/- (Multiple Entry). RVC Charges Rs.2200/- For Urgent Visas Rs. 13440/- (Single Entry) Rs. 21504/- (Double Entry) Rs. 40320/- (Multiple Entry) RVC Charges Rs.2200/- Premium Lounge Fee- Rs 2500/- (without appointment) E visa : 191 AED
Processing Time
Normal : 10-20 Working Days Urgent : 5-7 Working Days E visa - 4 working days NOTE Please note that above is only an indicative processing time which is based on the current trend. Actual processing time may vary and is at sole discretion of the Visa Consular of the Embassy/Consulate. Submission Days: Monday to Friday Special Instructions: NOTE : -Pax can be callled for personal interview if required by the embassy
Contact Information
Russia Embassy/Consulate in Delhi
Address
Shantipath, Chanakya Puri, New Delhi
Tel
26873799 26873800
Fax
26876823
Website
www.india.mid.ru
indrusem@del2.vsnl.net.in