Visa to Russia for Europeans

Spacious Russia attracts several million foreigners every year due to its richest natural diversity and bright cultural heritage. Of these, by the way, a considerable part are tourists from the countries of the European Union. And, the number of them with each year not only does not decrease, but grows. However, many potential tourists, thinking about the trip, do not know if a visa is needed to Russia. This is what will be discussed.

Do Europeans need a visa to Russia?

Unfortunately, there are practically no European countries among the three dozen states, whose citizens are allowed visa-free entry to the Russian Federation. The list of who needs a visa to Russia includes all European states, excluding Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Macedonia and Serbia.

How to get a visa to Russia?

Registration of a tourist visa to the country can be carried out in the territory of your native country. To do this, the embassy or the consular department of the Russian Federation to file a package of documents, namely:

  1. International passport. Prepare and copies thereof.
  2. Application form, which the applicant can fill in English, Russian or native to the European language.
  3. Two color photos in the size 3x4 cm.
  4. Confirmation of hotel reservation. In this capacity can act as a copy of the reservation from the hotel itself or a document from the tour operator.
  5. Medical insurance.

In addition, to obtain a visa to Russia for Europeans should provide a copy of the voucher from the travel company, which should contain information about the personal data of the applicant, the date of entry and exit, as well as all services provided by the firm (transfer, hotel, excursions, etc.). ), as well as the data of the company itself.

A tourist visa, if you wish, is issued one- or two-fold, its duration lasts up to 30 days.

As for other types of visas to Russia, an invitation will be required. So, for example, for a private visa that lasts up to 90 days, friends or relatives will need an invitation. An invitation from the host party (organization, educational institution) must be formalized for business (up to 1 year), educational and working visa (up to 90 days).

As for the transit visa, whose term does not exceed 72 hours, then in addition to the listed list of documents for a tourist visa, you will need to attach copies of tickets and visas to the country where you hold the direction.

After filing a package of documents, the Russian Embassy will be interviewed. In addition, the applicant will have to pay the cost of the visa and the consular fee. The price of the visa depends on the type and country of the applicant.

In general, the cost of a visa to Russia for Germans, as well as other members of the EU countries (except for Great Britain, Ireland and Croatia) is 35 euros. To expedite registration (1-3 days) - 70 euros.