Russian business visa for Bissau-Guinean citizens
🇬🇼Guinea-BissauVisa required
In short
Here is how a Bissau-Guinean citizen obtains a business visa. A Russian business visa is for meetings, negotiations, conferences and commercial activity. It requires a business invitation issued by the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA), by Telex, or by the Migration Service (GUVM/FMS). Business visas can be single, double or multiple-entry and valid for up to 1 year, with stays usually capped at 90 days in any 180-day period.
Guinea-Bissau: Visa required
Apply for a standard visa at a consulate or visa center.
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- Who it's for
- Business travellers attending meetings, negotiations, conferences or carrying out commercial (non-employment) activities in Russia.
- Invitation
- Business invitation via MFA, Telex or GUVM/FMS.
- Validity / stay
- Up to 90 days per stay; multiple-entry versions valid up to 1 year.
- Entries
- Single, double or multiple entry.
- Indicative cost
- Consular fee by nationality + service fee; business invitation cost depends on validity and entries.
Documents Bissau-Guineans will need
- Passport valid 6+ months with blank pages
- Completed visa application form
- One passport-size photo
- Business invitation (MFA / Telex / GUVM)
- Travel medical insurance (most nationalities)
How Bissau-Guineans get a Russian business visa
- 1
Obtain an invitation letter
Get a tourist confirmation/voucher or a business invitation. This can be ordered online in minutes.
- 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
Valid passport, photo, invitation, and (for some nationalities) travel medical insurance.
- 4
Submit at a consulate or VFS center
Apply in person or by post at the Russian consulate or an authorised visa center (e.g. VFS Global).
- 5
Collect your visa
Pay the consular and service fees, then collect your passport with the visa once processed.
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FAQ — Russian business visa for Bissau-Guineans
Do Bissau-Guineans need a business visa for Russia?
If your trip matches the purpose of a business visa (business travellers attending meetings, negotiations, conferences or carrying out commercial (non-employment) activities in russia.), then Bissau-Guineans generally need this visa to enter Russia.
How do Bissau-Guineans apply for a Russian business visa?
Bissau-Guineans obtain the required invitation, complete the visa application form, then submit the passport and documents at the Russian consulate or authorised visa centre that serves Guinea-Bissau. See your Guinea-Bissau country guide for the exact consulates and visa centres.
How much does a Russian business visa cost for Bissau-Guineans?
The consular fee depends on nationality and agreements between Russia and Guinea-Bissau, plus a visa-centre service fee and (for invitation-based visas) the invitation cost.
How do I get a business invitation for Russia?
A business invitation can be issued by the MFA, by Telex, or by the Migration Service (GUVM). Many agencies can arrange one online; the cost depends on validity and the number of entries.