Russia
All Visa Pathways(24 visas)
RussiaBusiness Visa (Деловая виза)
Visa for business negotiations, contracts, exhibitions, and commercial activities in Russia, valid from 30 days up to 5 years but not permitting full-time employment.
RussiaDiplomatic Visa (Дипломатическая виза)
Visa for heads of state, government officials, diplomatic mission staff, consular officers, and members of international organizations and their families.
RussiaElectronic Visa (Электронная виза)
Single-entry electronic visa for tourism, business, or event participation, valid for 30 days within a 120-day window, available to citizens of 64 qualifying countries.
RussiaFamily Member Visa (Виза члена семьи)
Visa for spouses, children, and parents of Russian citizens or permanent residents seeking to join family members in Russia, with pathway to temporary residence.
RussiaGolden Visa - Investor Residence (Золотая виза)
Investment-based path to immediate permanent residence in Russia via real estate (20-50M RUB by region), business equity (30M RUB), or socially significant projects (15M RUB).
RussiaHighly Qualified Specialist Visa (Виза ВКС)
Premium work visa for professionals earning over 750,000 RUB per quarter, valid up to three years with simplified processing, reduced tax rate, and family visa qualification.
RussiaHumanitarian Visa (Гуманитарная виза)
Visa for scientific, cultural, and sports exchanges, religious pilgrimages, charitable missions, and delivery of humanitarian aid, valid up to one year for multiple entry.
RussiaJournalist Visa
For foreign media correspondents and technical staff accredited by the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
RussiaPrivate Visit Visa (Частная виза)
Visa for personal visits to friends or relatives in Russia at the invitation of a Russian citizen or resident, valid up to 90 days.
RussiaRefugee Status (Статус беженца)
Full refugee protection for foreign nationals with a well-founded fear of persecution, granting the right to live and work in Russia with access to social services and a pathway to citizenship.
RussiaShared Values Temporary Residence Permit (ВНЖ по указу 702)
Quota-free temporary residence for foreigners declaring alignment with Russia's traditional spiritual and moral values, issued for one year and renewable up to three years without language exams.
RussiaStudent Visa (Учебная виза)
Visa for foreign nationals enrolled in Russian educational institutions for programs exceeding one month, valid for the duration of the study program.
RussiaTemporary Asylum (Временное убежище)
Humanitarian protection status for foreign nationals who cannot be expelled from Russia for humanitarian reasons, providing legal stay and work authorization for one year, renewable.
RussiaTourist Visa (Туристическая виза)
Short-term visa for tourism, sightseeing, and short-term language courses in Russia, valid up to 30 days.
RussiaTransit Visa (Транзитная виза)
Short-term visa for foreign citizens crossing Russian territory en route to another country, valid for up to 10 days.
RussiaVisa for Temporary Residence Permit (RVP)
A specific entry visa issued to foreign nationals who have been granted permission to apply for or receive a Temporary Residence Permit (RVP).
RussiaWork Patent (Патент на работу)
Work authorization for visa-free CIS country nationals allowing employment without a standard work permit, valid for 12 months and renewable once.
RussiaWork Visa (Рабочая виза)
Standard employment visa requiring employer sponsorship and a work permit, initially single-entry for up to 90 days then convertible to multiple-entry for up to one year.
Russiaru-crew — Flight/Ship Crew Visa
For members of flight or ship crews performing professional duties.
Russiaru-medical — Medical Treatment Visa
For foreign nationals entering Russia for medical treatment or consultations.
RussiaВНЖ — Permanent Residence Permit (Вид на жительство - ВНЖ)
Five-year renewable permanent residence status granting nearly all citizen rights including unrestricted employment and access to state services, obtainable after holding a TRP for two years.
RussiaО — Ordinary Private Visa (Обыкновенная частная виза)
Personal-purpose visa for foreign nationals visiting family members or friends in Russia, valid for 90 days and dependent on a host's formal invitation.
RussiaРВП — Temporary Residence Permit (Разрешение на временное проживание - РВП)
Three-year residence authorization allowing foreign nationals to live and work in Russia, serving as the standard first step toward permanent residency and citizenship.
RussiaСЛ — Service Visa (Служебная виза)
Visa for holders of official passports including foreign delegation members, embassy administrative staff, and military personnel on official duties, valid up to one year.