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Russian Visa Process
Russian Visa Process
Russian Visa Process
Visa in accordance with the Agreement between the Government of the Republic of India and the
Government of the Russian Federation on Mutual Simplification of Travel Documents for Certain
Categories of Nationals:
For student/humanitarian visa:
1. The official invitation/good quality copy issued by an inviting organization/university in the
Russian Federation with obligatory mentioning the purpose of the visit, type of visa and duration of
stay and the reference to the Agreement.
2. One passport size photo (35x45 mm) with light background.
3. Filled in and duly signed visa application form (A completed visa application form (one per
person). Must be completed on Web portal https://visa.kdmid.ru).
4. Valid Passport (should be valid at least for 6 months after expected visa expiry date) with two
empty (without any stamps, messages, etc.) pages facing each other.
Phone:
Fax:
+91-11-2687-6823
e-mail:
emb@rusembassy.in
web:
http://rusembassy.in/
Social networks:
http://twitter.com/RusEmbIndia
https://www.facebook.com/RusEmbassyIndia
https://www.facebook.com/rusemb.india
Private applicants
Travel agencies
For submission of more than 5 applications please be at the counter 30 minutes before
submission closing.
For submission of tourist group documents please ask for prior appointment.
Delivery of passports with visas: 16:00 - 17:00 on delivery day, or 09:00 17:00 on any
subsequent working day.
809-810, 8th Floor, Ashoka Estate, 24, Barakhamba Road, New Delhi 110001, INDIA
(next to Barakhamba Road Metro Station, Gate 1)
The invitation must be issued on the official letter head of the University or Institute or
College and must be signed by the rector. The invitation must be certified either by the Office
for International Affairs of the local administration or by the local office of the Ministry of
Interior.
Stage 2 Visa Application
The second stage to obtain a student visa to Russia is to apply for the visa at a Russian
embassy or consulate. Before applying for a student visa to Russia a student must check the
rules of application and the required visa fees from the Russian embassy in his or her home
country.
Stage 3 Visa Registration
The third and final stage to obtain a student visa to Russia is to register the visa upon arrival
in Russia. After a student arrives in Russia he or she must register the student visa within
seven days of arrival. Normally it is done by the University or the educational institute where
the student enrolled for the course of study.
Fees
Processing Time
(visas issued under
Consular Fee
the Agreement)*
Service Charge
Urgency Surcharge
3015 INR
1150 INR
1 working day
6030 INR
1150 INR
2 - 3 working days
6030 INR
1150 INR
1 working day
9045 INR
1150 INR
500 INR
*Visas issued according to the Agreement between the Government of the Russian Federation
and the Republic of India on simplification of requirements for mutual travels of certain categories
of citizens of two countries.
Consular Fee
Service Charge
Urgency Surcharge
Processing Time
3015 INR
1150 INR
3 working days
6030 INR
1150 INR
6030 INR
1150 INR
3 working days
9045 INR
1150 INR
500 INR
500 INR