Russian tourist visa
For leisure travel and sightseeing in Russia.
In short
A Russian tourist visa is a consular route for leisure travel. Submit the category-specific documents required by the responsible Russian mission or authorised visa centre; the published checklist controls.
At a glance
- Who it's for
- Travellers visiting Russia for tourism, sightseeing or short leisure trips who are not eligible for (or prefer not to use) the e-Visa.
- Invitation
- Follow the current tourist-visa supporting-document rule published by the responsible Russian mission.
- Validity / stay
- Validity and entries are stated on the issued visa and depend on the applicable rules.
- Entries
- Validity and entries are stated on the issued visa.
- Indicative cost
- Verify the current consular and service fees with the responsible Russian mission or authorised visa 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 tourist 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
How do I get a Russian tourist visa?
Open the responsible Russian mission's current tourist-visa checklist, prepare the listed documents and submit them through the intake channel named by that mission.
How much is a Russian tourist visa?
Verify the current consular fee, payment method and any service charge with the responsible Russian mission or authorised visa centre.
How long can I stay on a tourist visa?
Follow the validity, entries and permitted stay stated on the issued visa. Verify nationality-specific arrangements with the responsible Russian mission.
Do I need an invitation for a tourist visa?
Use the supporting-document route shown in the responsible mission's current tourist-visa checklist. For eVisa, follow the official eVisa guidance instead of assuming the same requirement.