Russian business visa
For meetings, negotiations and commercial activity.
In short
A Russian business visa is a consular route for eligible business travel. The responsible Russian mission's current checklist controls the supporting document, validity, entries and permitted stay.
At a glance
- Who it's for
- Business travellers attending meetings, negotiations, conferences or carrying out commercial (non-employment) activities in Russia.
- Invitation
- Use the supporting document for a business visa named by the responsible Russian mission.
- Validity / stay
- Validity and permitted stay are stated on the issued visa.
- Entries
- The issued visa states the permitted entries.
- Indicative cost
- Verify current fees with the responsible Russian mission and any authorised intake centre.
Documents you'll need
- Use the current checklist published by the responsible Russian mission
- Prepare the official application form and travel document in the format that mission specifies
- Provide the category-specific supporting document required by the mission
- Verify insurance, fee, appointment and any additional document rules before submission
How to get a business visa
- 1
Check the official category requirements
Open the current checklist published by the responsible Russian mission for your visa category, passport and residence.
- 2
Complete the application form
Fill in the official visa application form for the consulate that serves your country of residence.
- 3
Prepare your documents
Prepare exactly the documents and formats named in the responsible mission's current official checklist.
- 4
Use the official intake channel
Submit through the consulate or authorised visa centre named by the responsible Russian mission.
- 5
Collect your visa
Follow the mission's payment, processing and document-return instructions.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Russian business visa for?
It is for meetings, negotiations, conferences and commercial activities — but not for paid employment, which requires a work visa.
How do I get a business invitation for Russia?
Use the supporting-document route accepted by the responsible Russian mission and verify the issuer, format and delivery method in its current official checklist.
How long is a Russian business visa valid?
Follow the validity, entries and permitted stay stated on the issued visa and verify any nationality-specific arrangement with the responsible Russian mission.