Business Invitation for a Business Visa to Russia for Foreigners
A business visa (also known as a "commercial visa") is obtained by officially employed foreign citizens whose interests in Russia are of a commercial nature. For example, meeting with partners, negotiations, or signing contracts.
- Duration of stay: A business visa to Russia is issued for 30 days to one year for official invitations from the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MVD) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MID) of Russia. For standard forms, it can be issued for up to three years (USA) and five years (EU). The duration of stay in Russia for all multiple-entry visas (except for the USA) is no more than 90 days within 180 days.
- Number of trips: A visa for six months or longer allows for an unlimited number of entries into Russia. Visas for up to 90 days are single or double-entry.
- Processing time: The invitation will be sent to your email within a few minutes after payment, but the original may need to be delivered. Processing of electronic invitations from the MVD and MID telexes takes on average one month.
- Price: The cost depends on the foreigner's citizenship, type of invitation, its duration, and multiplicity. For example, an invitation for citizens of Germany and other EU countries starts from €49.
A Russian visa is issued by the Embassy or Consulate of the Russian Federation in the foreigner's country of citizenship. Business visa invitations to Russia come in several types. Detailed information on obtaining a business visa to Russia.
To obtain a Russian visa:
- Fill out our online form and receive an invitation to Russia.
- Fill out the online visa application form on the website of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, providing personal details and information from the invitation.
- Apply for medical insurance on our website for the duration of your stay.
Please visit the official website of the Russian Embassy in the foreigner's country for a complete list of requirements for obtaining a Russian visa. Read more »
In case you need the original of your invitation to Russia you can
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Select your citizenship and number of visitors
3 easy steps to order a Visa Invitation to Russia in 5 minutes:
- Select your citizenship and number of visitors
- Fill in the application form, attach a copy of the passport page with photo
- Submit a secure payment by credit or debit card Visa/Visa Electron, Mastercard/Maestro or by Paypal
3 easy steps to request an E-Visa to Russia in 5 minutes:
- Select your citizenship and number of visitors
- Fill in our online application form, upload one personal photo in JPEG format (3.5x4.5 cm)
- Submit a secure payment by credit or debit card Visa/Visa Electron, Mastercard/Maestro or by Paypal
