A Russian business visa that allows unlimited entries and exits during its validity period (3 months to 1 year), subject to the 90/180-day rule.
A multiple-entry (multi-entry) Russian visa allows the holder to enter and exit Russia an unlimited number of times during the visa's validity period. This type is only available as a business visa — tourist visas cannot be multi-entry.
Multiple-entry visa specifications:
The 90/180-day rule explained:
Who uses multi-entry visas:
Advantages over tourist visa:
The main disadvantage is cost — a 1-year multi-entry business invitation costs $299–$399 compared to $18–$39 for a tourist invitation.
No. Multiple-entry visas are only available as business visas. Tourist visas are limited to single or double entry with a maximum 30-day stay.
You cannot spend more than 90 days in Russia within any rolling 180-day period. If you use all 90 days, you must leave and wait until enough days 'expire' from the 180-day window.
A visa for business travelers visiting Russia for meetings, negotiations, conferences, or work-related purposes. Valid from 1 month to 1 year with single, double, or multiple entries.
A Russian visa that allows you to enter Russia, leave to a neighboring country, and re-enter Russia one more time before the visa expires.
The period during which a visa can be used for entry (validity) versus the maximum number of days allowed inside Russia (duration of stay). These are different concepts.
A confirmation number sent by the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs to a specific Russian consulate, authorizing them to issue a business visa. Required for multi-entry business visitations.
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