Validity of Transit Visas
Such visas are issued for the 10-day period. This is sufficient for crossing the border of a country the foreign citizen is passing through when traveling to the country of destination. Also, when determining the duration of a transit visa information contained in travel documents shall be considered. It is allowed to stop in a locality for a period of not more than 3 days.
When traveling by car, divide the distance between the entry point and exit point by 500 km to determine how many days it will take to travel through Russia.
If the validity of this type of visa is not suitable for your for any reason, you can find out about other types of visas.
Learn more: Types of invitations for visas to travel to Russia.
Documents required for applying for transit visas
To apply for a transit visa it is necessary to submit the following documents to the consular office of the Russian Federation:
- Passport (bearing visa of the country of destination, if it is required for entry)
- Visa application form
- Three photos
- Travel documents (containing the date of departure)
- Health insurance policy.
Cost of Transit Visa
Find out how much a transit visa will cost by calling the Russian consulate located in your country or visiting the website. Our company does not assist in obtaining transit visas.
List of Consulates and Embassies of the Russian Federation by country
Frequently Asked Questions
- Tourist Visa - e.g.: tourism, sightseeing;
- Business Visa - e.g.: conferences, business negotiations;
- E-Visa - e.g.: short-term visits;
- Work Visa - e.g.: employment in a Russian company;
- Private Visa - e.g.: visiting friends in Russia (though a tourist visa is cheaper and more effecient??).
To obtain a Russian visa you need:
- Fill in our online order form and get a Visa invitation to Russia
- Refer to our Complete Step-by-Step Guide to Russian Visa Application, use your personal data and information from the Invitation to Russia
- Passport (bearing visa of the country of destination, if it is required for entry)
- Visa application form
- Three photos
- Travel documents (containing the date of departure)
- Health insurance policy.
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