Get a Russia Visa

Sample of the Business Travel Requirements for a Russia Visa for Australian Citizens

1. Entry and Exit Dates

   Russian visas are issued with specific start and expiry dates which are based on the visa support supplied. Travel must be completed within those dates. Completed visas cannot be changed or extended once they have been issued.

2. Passport

   The applicant's actual passport. The passport must: 

   • Be valid for six months beyond exit date
   • Have two blank facing visa pages

3. Photographs

   One passport sized colour photograph. The photograph must:

   • Have a white background
   • Be taken within the last three months
   • Be matt or semi-matt finish

4. Letter of Invitation

   An official invitation from Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stating permission for the number of entries needed is required. 

   Visalink can obtain the official invitation from Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs . Please indicate that you require Visalink to arrange this when placing your online order.

   • Multiple entry applicants must supply the original of the official invitation from Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
   • Single and double entry applicants can supply a copy of the official invitation from Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs

5. Curriculum Vitae

   A Curriculum Vitae of the traveller written in Russian. The Curriculum Vitae must list the following:

   • Applicant's full name as per Passport
   • Applicant's gender
   • Applicant's date and place of birth
   • Applicant's current employer and address details
   • Applicant's current position and commencement date
   • Applicant's previous employer
   • Applicant's education and qualification
     

6. Visa Application Form

   One fully completed and signed online application form.

   Alternatively Visalink can assist the traveller in completing the online application form which can be a time consuming process. This is offered as a Premium Service at a cost of $40 excl GST in addition to all other service fees and current Visalink handling fees.

   In order to facilitate this, please complete the Visalink Russian Form Fill Request which can be found within the Visalink Application Pack. All questions must be answered as they are mandatory fields on the Russian website.

   Online application form fill requests must be received at Visalink before 2pm AEST in order to have it returned to you that day. Once Visalink have completed your online application we will send it to you for your signature. An original signature is required so you will need to return the form to us by post or courier once signed.

   Note: This application form can only be completed once you have received your Russian Invitation. A section on the Russian visa applciation form requires the inviting organisation and invitation number stated on the Russian invitation.

7. Visalink Order Confirmation

   For orders placed on the Visalink website, a copy of the Online Order Confirmation which is sent to you via email, must be submitted.

Sample of the Tourist Travel Requirements for a Russia Visa for Australian Citizens

1. Entry and Exit Dates

   Russian visas are issued with specific start and expiry dates which are based on the visa support supplied. Travel must be completed within those dates. Completed visas cannot be changed or extended once they have been issued.

2. Passport

   The applicant's actual passport. The passport must: 

   • Be valid for six months beyond exit date
   • Have two blank facing visa pages

3. Photographs

   One passport sized colour photograph. The photograph must:

   • Have a white background
   • Be taken within the last three months
   • Be matt or semi-matt finish

4. Letter of Invitation

   A valid voucher and official confirmation letter issued by a registered Russian tour agency or hotel is required.

   Visalink can obtain the valid Russian voucher and official confirmation letter. Please indicate that you require Visalink to arrange this when placing your online order.

5. Proof of Travel Arrangements

   Details of travel arrangements. These must be provided as a copy of a detailed itinerary showing exact entry and exit dates and locations into Russia.

6. Visa Application Form

   One fully completed and signed online application form.

   Alternatively Visalink can assist the traveller in completing the online application form which can be a time consuming process. This is offered as a Premium Service at a cost of $40 excl GST in addition to all other service fees and current Visalink handling fees.

   In order to facilitate this, please complete the Visalink Russian Form Fill Request which can be found within the Visalink Application Pack. All questions must be answered as they are mandatory fields on the Russian website.

   Online application form fill requests must be received at Visalink before 2pm AEST in order to have it returned to you that day. Once Visalink have completed your online application we will send it to you for your signature. An original signature is required so you will need to return the form to us by post or courier once signed.

   Note: This application form can only be completed once you have received your Russian voucher and official confirmation letter as a section on the Russian visa applciation form requires the name of the tour operator and reference / confirmation number from the voucher e.g. Globalintex - MVT / MBT 0022113.

    

7. Visalink Order Confirmation

   For orders placed on the Visalink website, a copy of the Online Order Confirmation which is sent to you via email, must be submitted.

8. Applicants Holding Multiple Invitations

   The Russian Consulate/Embassy will only accept vouchers issued by no more than two Russian tour operators. Applicants holding more than two vouchers please contact Visalink.