Russian business visa for Sudanese citizens
🇸🇩SudanVisa required
In short
Here is how a Sudanese 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.
Sudan: 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 Sudanese citizens 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 Sudanese citizens 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 Sudanese citizens
Do Sudanese citizens 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 Sudanese citizens generally need this visa to enter Russia.
How do Sudanese citizens apply for a Russian business visa?
Sudanese citizens 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 Sudan. See your Sudan country guide for the exact consulates and visa centres.
How much does a Russian business visa cost for Sudanese citizens?
The consular fee depends on nationality and agreements between Russia and Sudan, 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.