Tourist visas are issued for a period not exceeding 30 days.

Please fix an appointment on the web-site. Appointment is obligatory for visa application.

If you apply for several persons, please fix an appointment for EACH person.

For a Tourist Visa the following documents are required:

Humanitarian visas can be single or double-entry valid up to 90 days or multiple-entry valid up to 1 year.

Please fix an appointment on the web-site. Appointment is obligatory for visa application.

If you apply for several persons, please fix an appointment for EACH person.

For a humanitarian visa the applicant must submit the following documents:

1. Original invitation to Russia, issued by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs (a telex #) or the Ministry for Internal Affairs (official certificate);

OR (EU nationals only)

1.1. Original or copy of a written statement from the host Russian organization under an official company letterhead with the following information:

а) The visa applicant: surname, first name, other names, date of birth, citizenship, gender, passport number, multiplicity of the visa, purpose of travel, requested period of entry, location of intended residence of the visa applicant, and the cities to be visited;

b) The host organization: full name, official address and contact information, surname, first name, patronymic, and position of the person who signs the statement as well as company’s taxpayer number (INN/ИНН);

2. Valid national passport (with a copy of the page with photo. A copy is obligatory). The passport must contain at least two free pages and must be valid no less than six months after the visa expiration date;

3. Visa application filled in online, printed and signed by the applicant with a photo affixed to it;

4. One colour photo (35 x 45 mm), clear front view picture against white background, without eyeglasses affixed to the visa application;

5. Medical insurance certificate valid in Russia and covering the period of the first trip to Russia.

The certificate should carry:

- name and the family name of the insured person;

- contract number;

- travel dates;

- explicit mention of travel to the Russian Federation;

- coverage of illness, accidents and repatriation (at least 30.000 USD);

For multiple entry visas valid for 1 year and more the applicant may submit a medical insurance certificate fully covering only the period of the first trip. However, for further travels a valid medical insurance certificate is obligatory. In case of an absence of such certificate a visa holder could be fined and banned from further entries into the Russian territory.

6. For non-luxembourgish citizens - copy of the document, proving residence in Luxembourg (titre de sejour / attestation d’enregistrement / certificat de résidence);

Processing delay: 10 business days, express – 1-3 business days (only when invitations are issued by the MFA (telex) or by the Ministry for Internal Affairs).

Visa fee is paid by bank card on the day of application at the Consular Section.

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Accumulated stay in Russia on a multiple-entry visa cannot exceed 90 days for each period of 180 days.

Please fix an appointment on the web-site. Appointment is obligatory for visa application.

If you apply for several persons, please fix an appointment for EACH person.

For a business visa the following documents are required:

1. Original invitation to Russia, issued by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs (a telex #) or the Ministry for Internal Affairs (official certificate);

OR (EU nationals only)

1.1. Original or copy of a written statement from the host Russian organization under an official company letterhead with the following information:

а) The visa applicant: surname, first name, other names, date of birth, citizenship, gender, passport number, multiplicity of the visa, purpose of travel, requested period of entry, location of intended residence of the visa applicant, and the cities to be visited;

b) The host organization: full name, official address and contact information, surname, first name, patronymic, and position of the person who signs the statement as well as company’s taxpayer number (INN/ИНН);

2. Valid national passport (with a copy of the page with photo. A copy is obligatory). The passport must contain at least two free pages and must be valid no less than six months after the visa expiration date;

3. Visa application filled in online, printed and signed by the applicant with a photo affixed to it;

4. One colour photo (35 x 45 mm), clear front view picture against white background, without eyeglasses affixed to the visa application;

5. Medical insurance certificate valid in Russia and covering the period of the first trip to Russia.

The certificate should carry:

- name and the family name of the insured person;

- contract number;

- travel dates;

- explicit mention of travel to the Russian Federation;

- coverage of illness, accidents and repatriation (at least 30.000 USD).

For multiple entry visas valid for 1 year and more the applicant may submit a medical insurance certificate fully covering only the period of the first trip. However, for further travels a valid medical insurance certificate is obligatory. In case of an absence of such certificate a visa holder could be fined and banned from further entries into the Russian territory.

6. For non-luxembourgish citizens - copy of the document, proving residence in Luxembourg (titre de sejour / attestation d’enregistrement / certificat de résidence);

Processing delay: 10 business days, express – 1-3 business days (only when invitations are issued by the MFA (telex) or by the Ministry for Internal Affairs).

 Visa fee is paid by the bank card on the day of application at the Consular Section.

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In case of air travel, transit visa is issued for the period not exceeding 3 days. In case of travel by road or rail, transit visa is issued for the period needed for the transit by the shortest route (in any case, not exceeding 10 days). Transit visas can be single or double-entry. A double-entry transit visa is valid for a period not exceeding 30 days.

Transit visa is not required in the following cases:

- overflight of the Russian territory without landing;

- air travel by an international carrier with a transfer at the same airport (in case there is a transit area) with a valid visa for the destination country and an air ticket with confirmed outbound connecting flight within 24 hours from the arrival time.

Please fix an appointment on the web-site. Appointment is obligatory for visa application.

If you apply for several persons, please fix an appointment for EACH person.

Si vous faites application pour plusieurs personnes, le RDV DOIT ETRE FIXER POUR CHAQUE PERSONE.

For a transit visa, the applicant must submit the following documents:

1. Valid tickets for the whole itinerary or prepaid ticket advance in case those are to be collected at the Russian territory, visa for the departing country and the entry country after leaving the Russian territory (in case of travel by road or rail) and visa for the destination country;

2. Valid national passport (with a copy of the page with photo. A copy is obligatory). The passport must contain at least two free pages and must be valid no less than six months after the visa expiration date;

3. Visa application filled in online, printed and signed by the applicant with a photo affixed to it;

4. One colour photo (35 x 45 mm), clear front view picture against white background, without eyeglasses affixed to the visa application;

5. Medical insurance certificate valid in Russia and covering the period of the first trip to Russia.

The certificate should carry:

- name and the family name of the insured person;

- contract number;

- travel dates;

- explicit mention of travel to the Russian Federation;

- coverage of illness, accidents and repatriation (at least 30.000 USD);

6. For non-luxembourgish citizens - copy of the document, proving residence in Luxembourg (titre de sejour / attestation d’enregistrement / certificat de résidence).

Processing delay: 4-10 business days, express – 1-3 business days.

Visa fee is paid by bank card on the day of application at the Consular Section.

Opening hours.

The subsequent visa extension is done by the territorial agency of the Ministry for Internal Affairs at the place of study by issuing a multiple visa for the duration of study, but not exceeding one year for each visa.

Please fix an appointment on the web-site. Appointment is obligatory for visa application.

If you apply for several persons, please fix an appointment for EACH person.

For a student visa, the applicant must submit the following documents:

1. Original invitation to Russia, issued by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs (a telex #) or the Ministry for Internal Affairs (official certificate);

OR (EU nationals only)

1.1. The original or a copy of a written statement from the host Russian organization under an official university/school letterhead with the following information:

а) The visa applicant: the surname, first name, other names, date of birth, citizenship, gender, passport number, multiplicity of the visa, purpose of travel, requested period of entry, location of intended residence of the visa applicant, and the cities to be visited;

b) The host organization: its full name, official address and contact information, the surname, first name, patronymic, and position of the person who signed the statement as well as company’s taxpayer number;

2. Valid national passport (with a copy of the page with photo. A copy is obligatory). The passport must contain at least two free pages and must be valid no less than six months after the visa expiration date;

3. Visa application filled in online, printed and signed by the applicant with a photo affixed to it;

4. One colour photo (35 x 45 mm), clear front view picture against white background, without eyeglasses affixed to the visa application;

5. Medical insurance certificate valid in Russia and covering the period of the first trip to Russia.

The certificate should carry:

- name and the family name of the insured person;

- contract number;

- travel dates;

- explicit mention of travel to the Russian Federation;

- coverage of illness, accidents and repatriation (at least 30.000 USD);

6. For a multiple entry student visa: HIV-test certificate taken within the last 3 months.

7. For non-luxembourgish citizens - copy of the document, proving residence in Luxembourg (titre de sejour / attestation d’enregistrement / certificat de résidence).

Processing delay: 10 business days, express – 1-3 business days (only for invitations issued by the MFA (telex) or by the Ministry for Internal Affairs)

Visa fee is paid by bank card on the day of application at the Consular Section.

Opening hours.

Private visas are issued to foreigners visiting relatives or friends in Russia for a period of up to 90 days on the invitation of a Russian citizen or Russian resident.

Please fix an appointment on the web-site. Appointment is obligatory for visa application.

If you apply for several persons, please fix an appointment for EACH person.

 For a private visa, the applicant must submit the following documents:

 1. Original invitation to Russia, issued by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs (a telex #) or the Ministry for Internal Affairs (official certificate).

 OR

 1.1 Application addressed to the Russian Ambassador in Luxembourg in case of private visas under the simplified procedure for close relatives (husband, wife, minor child or dependent adult child) of the Russian citizen residing in Luxembourg.

 Note: in this case the following documents must be submitted for a single or double entry private visa valid up to 3 months:

 - valid passport of the inviting Russian citizen with a copy of the photo page;

 - valid residence permit, of the Russian citizen in Luxembourg and its copy;

 - documental proof of kinship – originals and copies of marriage certificate, birth certificate, court decision on full custody over the child, handicap certificate for the dependent adult child);

 Note: foreigners visiting Russia on private visas still must register within 7 days upon arrival at the Ministry for Internal Affairs at the home district of the inviting Russian citizen.

 2. Valid national passport (with a copy of the page with photo. A copy is obligatory). The passport must contain at least two free pages and must be valid no less than six months after the visa expiration date;

 3. Visa application filled in online, printed and signed by the applicant with a photo affixed to it;

 4. One colour photo (35 x 45 mm), clear front view picture against white background, without eyeglasses affixed to the visa application;

 5. Medical insurance certificate valid in Russia and covering the period of the first trip to Russia.

The certificate should carry:

 - name and the family name of the insured person;

 - contract number;

 - travel dates;

 - explicit mention of travel to the Russian Federation;

 - coverage of illness, accidents and repatriation (at least 30.000 USD);

6. For non-luxembourgish citizens - copy of the document, proving residence in Luxembourg (titre de sejour / attestation d’enregistrement / certificat de résidence).

Processing delay: 4-10 business days, express – 1-3 business days. For close relatives of Russian citizens (when the application is addressed to the Ambassador) – 5 business days.

Visa fee is paid by bank card on the day of application at the Consular Section.

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