{"id":1974,"date":"2020-03-12T09:14:55","date_gmt":"2020-03-12T09:14:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/visa4travel.nl\/vakantiexperts\/faq\/rusland-visum\/"},"modified":"2021-05-26T14:23:09","modified_gmt":"2021-05-26T12:23:09","slug":"rusland-visa","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/visa4travel.nl\/vakantiexperts\/faq\/rusland-visa\/?lang=en","title":{"rendered":"FAQ Russian visa"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row column_spacing=”30″ css=”.vc_custom_1584003132852{margin-top: 30px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1584006514363{background-color: #f7f7f7 !important;}” el_class=”sidebarFAQ”][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image image=”1074″ img_size=”thumbnail” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]\n
+31 (0) 85 \u2013 021 81 80<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>[vc_empty_space] nederland@traveldocs.eu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>[vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”2\/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1584006947773{margin-right: 35px !important;margin-left: 20px !important;}”][vc_column_text]\n If your transfer takes longer, if you arrive in one of the non-visa free areas, check in at a new gate or airline or if you plan to leave the transit area at the airport, you must apply for a visa in advance.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Do I need a visa for Russia?”]Travelers with Dutch and Belgian nationality need a visa to enter Russia. The purpose of your trip determines the type of visa you need to apply for. If you are unsure which visa is most applicable to your situation, do not hesitate to contact us! Our employees can advise you on this.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”How long am I allowed to stay in Russia?”]If you apply for the tourist visa<\/strong> to go on holiday, you can stay in Russia for a maximum of 30 days at a time. If you request a double-entry or multiple-entry variant (with a total validity period of 180 days), each individual stay may also last a maximum of 30 consecutive days.<\/p>\n If you apply for a business visa<\/strong>, you can stay in Russia for up to 90 days consecutively. If you apply for a double or multiple-entry visa with a validity period of 6 or 12 months, you can stay in Russia for a maximum of 90 days in any consecutive period of 180 days.<\/p>\n More about this topic can be found on the page about the validity period<\/a> of the Russia visa.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”When I am planning on visiting the Russian Federation multiple times, do I need to fill in all general information again?”]No, after obtaining your first visa it is possible to apply for a multiple entry visa, with which you can travel in and out of the country several times. Here, however, the requirement applies that you can present a copy of an old visa (which is not older than 12 months), including the travelstamps received at the border upon entering and departing Russia. Attention!<\/strong> Tourist applicants can only obtain a multiple entry visa when they are invited by a private party from Russia, such as a family member. This invitation must be obtained by the inviter via the Russian government.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Do I have to travel to Russia on the date that is stated on my application?”]No, you do not have to.<\/p>\n Note: You may only travel within the validity dates stated on the visa for Russia. If you have changed your trip and it is no longer within the validity of the visa, you must apply for a new visa.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”What are the costs of the Russian visa?”]The costs for the Russian tourist visa are \u20ac 111.95 per traveler. For business travelers with multiple entries and variable validity and urgent request, the costs are \u20ac 302.44 per traveler. The passport must still be valid for at least six months after the departure date from Russia, entered on the online application form. * Ask about the possibilities<\/a> by telephone as this is not always possible.<\/p>\n Prices are per application and not per visa. If multiple visas are applied for with one application form, the shipping costs will remain the same (with a maximum of 4 passports per shipment)<\/p>\n[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”How can I send my passport and documents?”]There are a number of delivery methods, namely; deliver at our office in Hoofddorp, send it yourself (registered by post or by courier), have it picked up by us (the next day or in case of emergency the same day). [vc_row column_spacing=”30″ css=”.vc_custom_1584003132852{margin-top: 30px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1584006514363{background-color: #f7f7f7 !important;}” el_class=”sidebarFAQ”][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image image=”1074″ img_size=”thumbnail” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text] Frequently Asked Questions Rusland visa [\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]Is your question not listed? Do not hesitate to contact us![\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”2\/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1584006947773{margin-right: 35px !important;margin-left: 20px !important;}”][vc_column_text] General information [\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_toggle title=”What is a visa for Russia?”]If you want to go to Russia for a holiday or business…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":0,"parent":325,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nMail<\/h2>
General information<\/h3>\n
\nThe visa will be checked during passport control in Russia. If you arrive by plane, the first visa check will probably already take place at the airport.
\nOur staff works professionally to ensure that your visa application for Russia is presented flawlessly at the Russian consulate or embassy, \u200b\u200bso you can travel with confidence. Filling out a Russia visa form is also often a difficult process. If desired, Traveldocs can also take care of this for you.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Do I always have to present a Russian visa on arrival?”]No. There is a visa exemption for a transfer, whereby the traveler must not stay in the transit area at the airport for more than 24 hours.<\/strong> You must not leave the transit area at the airport or travel through the following areas:<\/p>\n\n
\nThe only exception where a visa is not required is for a transfer in Russia, where one does not leave the terminal and the stay in the terminal lasts no longer than 24 hours. If you have to switch to another terminal within the same airport or check-in again, you will have to apply for a visa.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Do children also need a visa for Russia?”]Yes, anyone traveling, regardless of age, must be able to present a visa when entering Russia. This means that everyone must therefore also have their own passport (children are therefore not allowed to be credited in the passport of a parent\/guardian), which will contain the visa.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”What types of Russian visas are available?”]Various visas are available for Russia. The type of visa depends on your destination. The most common are a visa for tourist reasons or a visa for business purposes. However, you also have a visa for journalists, a visa for humanitarian purposes, a work visa, a transit visa for Russia (transfer) and a visa on a personal invitation.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”What exactly is the electronic visa for Russia?”]Since November 1, 2019 it is possible to apply for an electronic visa for Russia. However, it is only valid in certain areas and under the following conditions:<\/p>\n\n
\nIn all other cases it is possible to request a double entry, but you must be able to demonstrate by means of a flight confirmation when you will enter the country both times.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”How many times am I allowed to enter Russia with one visa?”]There are 3 options for the number of entries: both the tourist and the business visa are available in a single, double and multiple-entry variant. This allows entry to Russia 1 time, 2 times and an unlimited number of times, provided that all visa requirements are met within the period of validity of the visa.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Can I apply for a multiple entry visa?”]A multiple entry year visa is only issued if you can present an old business visa up to 12 months ago. Can’t you do that? Then you are only eligible for a double entry visa with a validity of 90 days. You must then enter and exit Russia twice within those 90 days. A one-year visa contains a processing time of at least 10 working days. Is your old visa older than 12 months? We may be able to have these converted in Belgium at a rate of 150 euros, which means that you may still be eligible for a multiple entry. Please contact us for the possibilities.
\nA multiple entry visa for Russia can also become a 3 year visa. For this we charge additional costs of 250 euros per visa.<\/p>\n
\nThis includes processing costs, consular costs, transaction costs (with iDeal \/ bancontact payment) and VAT. If you want to have data and \/ or documents collected or delivered at home, you pay additional shipping costs. You can also use an urgent procedure where a surcharge will also be charged. The amount of these surcharges depends on the desired delivery time and visa type. Information about the surcharges and rates can be found on the rates page<\/a> of the visa Russia.[\/vc_toggle][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]\nApplication related information<\/h3>\n
\nOnce the documents are received by us in Hoofddorp, we will thoroughly check the package for you. We will adjust the data that we can do ourselves where necessary. If we miss data, we will contact you by telephone or email.
\nAs soon as the package is ready and in accordance with conditions, we will go to The Hague with the application. When we submit the documents, we will be informed whether additional documents are being requested. Even then we will contact you directly.
\nAfter granting the visa, you will receive the passport with the visa for Russia back from us. You can select the method of return in the application form, namely; Registered mail, DHL courier, personal collection from our office or ready at Schiphol.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”How far in advance can I apply for the Russian visa?”]The visa application for Russia is possible to process between 90 days and about a week before departure, depending on the visa type you have chosen. To ensure that the visa is issued on time, we recommend that you submit the application six weeks before departure. You can find more information about this on the delivery times page.
\nNote: A maximum of 1 valid visa for Russia can be present in your passport, if you still have a current visa in your (second) passport, this must be canceled first so that the validity of this old visa expires before requesting a renewal.
\nOther conditions of the visa for Russia can be viewed here.<\/a>[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Is there an urgent procedure available?”]Yes, there is an urgent procedure for applying for Russian visas. The urgent application for the tourist visa takes 6 working days instead of the normal 10 working days. The business urgent application takes 4 days instead of the normal 6 or 9 (depending on the visa type). The costs of the urgent procedure are \u20ac 14.50 for the tourist visa and \u20ac 149.95 for business visas.
\nIt is good to know that in case of urgency this should also be clearly stated in the invitation letter.
\nIf you would like to know more about the costs and delivery time of the various emergency procedures, please see the page about costs and delivery times.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Is it possible to apply as a group?”]Yes, it is possible to add multiple travelers traveling to Russia together on one application form. Because a lot of data only has to be entered once, this can save a lot of input. Ask us about the possibilities.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”When and how do I pay for the visa application?”]After submitting the online application form, you must make the payment. You can do this with: iDeal, Paypal, Bancontact or credit card. If a surcharge is charged for the collection and \/ or shipping method you have chosen, this will be added directly to the total amount.
\nIf you use a custom courier<\/a> (for collection and \/ or return), the costs will be invoiced afterwards.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Can an existing visa be extended?”]No, it is not possible to renew a visa. Please also note that any new visa application for Russia will immediately invalidate any old visa for Russia. So only submit a new visa application when you no longer want to use any previously issued visas.[\/vc_toggle][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]\nRequired documents<\/h3>\n
\nPre-booking of flights is only necessary if you apply for a double (2 entries) or a multiple-entry visa to Russia (3 or more entries). In this case you must provide a confirmation of the bookings.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Do I always have to provide a letter of guarantee?”]An employer’s statement is only required if applying for a business visa for Russia. You can find out what this employer statement should contain on this<\/a> page. After completing the online form you will also receive a sample by e-mail, which only needs to be completed and signed by your employer.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”What is a Russia insurance statement and how do I obtain one?”]A Russia statement is provided by your travel insurance and is a statement that you are insured during your stay in Russia. Since specific conditions are imposed on this statement, it is also referred to as a Russia statement. If you ask your insurer for this statement, a standard document will usually be supplied that you can use with your visa application. Most of times it can be downloaded straight from your insurers website. In some cases however, you must request one by phone. Keep in mind that this procedure might take up to 7 working days, depending on your insurance company.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”What is an invitation letter and how do I obtain one?”]In order to obtain a visa for Russia, you must provide an invitation letter.<\/p>\n
\nIf you are going to Russia for business, you can have this invitation letter drawn up by the organization you are visiting. The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Federal Migration Service can provide this. It is good to know that in case of urgency this should also be clearly stated in the invitation letter. If you are unable to obtain this letter in time, you can have this outsourced to our visa experts. The price of this service is on request and depends on the type of visa and the urgency required. Please contact us by telephone.<\/span><\/div>\n
\nIn all cases, Traveldocs can help you with an invitation. Both tourist and business. Watch out! We cannot provide an invitation for you if you are traveling to:<\/span><\/div>\n\n
\nThe passport photo must be loose (so not attached to the application form in any way) and free of any glue \/ staple remnants.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Does my passport state the letter O or the number 0?”]Document numbers in the Netherlands never contain the letter \u201cO\u201d, but they can contain the number \u201c0\u201d. Even though it seems that there is a letter O in your passport, it will be the number 0. It is also important to know that document numbers in the Netherlands are 9 characters long.
\nBelgian document numbers may include the letter (s) \u201cO\u201d and \/ or the number \u201c0\u201d. Belgian document numbers are 8 characters long and always start with 2 letters followed by 6 numbers.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Which requirements does my passport have to meet?”]An emergency passport is not accepted.<\/p>\n
\nIf a multiple-entry visa (for 3 entries or more) is applied for, the above requirement will be tightened and the passport must be valid for at least another 12 months on each arrival in Russia.
\nIn addition to the validity requirement of the passport, it is also required that at least 2 opposite pages in the passport are still empty. The passport may also not be delivered with a cover.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”How do I receive my passport back?”]The return of the passport containing the visa Russia can be done in several ways. In the application form that you fill in online, you can indicate which option you prefer: pick it up at our office in Hoofddorp, pick it up yourself at Schiphol (surcharge: \u20ac45.00), shipping by courier next working day (surcharge: \u20ac39.95 ) or by courier on the day of grant (surcharge on request) *<\/p>\n
\nSometimes our pick-up service can be used the same day. The possibility and costs depend on the pick-up location, the time and the crowds at our courier service. The costs for the next day’s pick-up also depend on the pick-up location.
\nYou can contact<\/a> us by phone for the possibilities of our collection service.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Which documents must be provided in order to apply for a Russian visa?”]\n
\nYou can also check which documents these will be on this<\/a> page.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_toggle][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]\nChanging or canceling an application<\/h3>\n
Additional questions<\/h3>\n
\nIf you have any further questions about your privacy, please view our privacy policy or contact<\/a> us.<\/div>\n[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Where can I find help if it is needed for my applicaiton?”]Always try to find your question on this page first, in almost all cases you will find the answer to your question about your visa application here.
\nIn the unlikely event that you find no or insufficient answer to your question, we will of course be happy to help you, click here<\/a> to contact us.[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"