Requirements

• 1.Original passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the visa's expiry date, with at least two blank pages
• 2.Completed and printed visa application form from the Russian Foreign Ministry website (visa.kdmid.ru)
• 3.One recent passport-sized photograph (3.5x4.5 cm)
• 4.Visa support document (invitation letter) from a Russian host organization or individual, or a tourist voucher and confirmation from a Russian tour operator registered with the Federal Agency for Tourism
• 5.Travel insurance policy valid for the entire period of stay in Russia, with minimum coverage of 30,000 EUR
• 6.Proof of sufficient funds (e.g., bank statements) if requested by the consulate
• 7.Flight tickets or itinerary (sometimes requested)
• 8.HIV test certificate if staying for more than 90 days