Russian tourist visa for Pakistani citizens

🇵🇰PakistanVisa required

In short

Here is how a Pakistani citizen obtains a tourist visa. 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.

Pakistan: Visa required

Apply for a standard visa at a consulate or visa center. Check the official Russian MFA guidance for any passport- or traveler-specific conditions before travel.

See the full Pakistan guide

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 Pakistani citizens will need

Common regular-visa baseline

  • Valid passport or other travel document accepted by the Russian Federation, normally with the required validity and blank visa pages.
  • Completed visa application form in the format required by the responsible Russian mission.
  • Photograph or photographs in the format and number required by the responsible Russian mission.
  • Current consular fee and, where the mission's checklist makes it applicable, medical insurance.

Category-specific supporting document

  • Confirmation of acceptance of a foreign tourist from an eligible issuer.
  • The accommodation-booking alternative applies only to nationalities and cases expressly covered by the published official rule.

How Pakistani citizens get a Russian tourist visa

  1. 1

    Check the official category requirements

    Open the current checklist published by the responsible Russian mission for your visa category, passport and residence.

  2. 2

    Complete the application form

    Fill in the official visa application form for the consulate that serves your country of residence.

  3. 3

    Prepare your documents

    Prepare exactly the documents and formats named in the responsible mission's current official checklist.

  4. 4

    Use the official intake channel

    Submit through the consulate or authorised visa centre named by the responsible Russian mission.

  5. 5

    Collect your visa

    Follow the mission's payment, processing and document-return instructions.

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FAQ — Russian tourist visa for Pakistani citizens

Do Pakistanis need a tourist visa for Russia?

If your trip matches the purpose of a tourist visa (travellers visiting Russia for tourism, sightseeing or short leisure trips who are not eligible for (or prefer not to use) the e-Visa), then Pakistanis generally need this visa to enter Russia.

How do Pakistanis apply for a Russian tourist visa?

Pakistanis prepare the category-specific supporting document, complete the visa application form, then submit the passport and documents at the Russian consulate or authorised visa centre that serves Pakistan. See your Pakistan country guide for the exact consulates and visa centres.

How much does a Russian tourist visa cost for Pakistanis?

The consular fee depends on nationality, visa category and applicable agreements with Pakistan. Verify the current amount with the responsible Russian mission; a visa centre and commercial supporting-document provider may charge separate service fees.

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.

Official sources

Always verify current requirements with official sources before applying or travelling.