How to apply for a tourist visa in Russia

I. Procedures for an individual to apply for a Russian visa:

Step 1, log on to the website of the Russian Embassy and download the corresponding visa application form and the corresponding template form text file; Information required for Russian visa:

1. passport; Original personal passport valid for at least 6 months.

2. photos; Two 2-inch color photos with white background.

3. Visa application form;

4. The original confirmation letter of welcoming foreign tourists issued by Russian travel agency;

Step 2, go to the Russian embassy to submit visa information and pay visa fees;

The third step is to wait for the embassy to accept it;

Step four, sign for it and get it.

Second, the process of handling Russian visas through travel agencies:

Step 1: Go to official website, travel agency, prepare materials according to the requirements of the page, consult online customer service and provide professional guidance;

Step 2, take a picture of the product and ask the customer service for the information needed for the visa;

Information required for Russian visa:

1. passport, original personal passport valid for at least 6 months,

2. Two 2-inch color photos with white background.

3. Copy of the front and back of the ID card

Step 3: After the information is submitted to the travel agency, it will be reviewed (about 3 working days);

The fourth step is to submit it to the embassy;

Step 5: Wait for the visa to be issued (the ordinary visa is expected to be issued in 8 working days, and the 30-day express simplified package is expected to be issued in 4 working days).

Step 6: After signing, the applicant can pick it up or send it back by SF Express.

Three, the common Russian visa types in the market are:

Tourist visa, business visa, work visa and study visa.

Four. Russian visa processing time: it usually takes 8- 10 working days from the data delivery to the visa issuance.

Legal basis:

Article 9 of the Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) on Exit and Entry Administration:

China citizens shall apply for passports or other travel documents when leaving or entering the country. China citizens who want to go to other countries or regions also need to obtain visas or other entry permits. However, unless the China government has signed visa exemption agreements with other governments or the Ministry of Public Security and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs provide otherwise. China citizens who leave or enter the country as seafarers and work on foreign ships shall apply for a seaman's certificate according to law.

Article 6 of the Passport Law of the People's Republic of China

When applying for an ordinary passport, a citizen shall submit a resident identity card, a residence booklet, recent bareheaded photos and relevant materials of the reasons for the application. State functionaries who leave the country to apply for an ordinary passport for reasons specified in Article 5 of this Law shall also submit relevant supporting documents in accordance with relevant state regulations. The exit-entry administrative organ of the public security organ shall issue an ordinary passport within fifteen days from the date of receiving the application materials; Do not meet the conditions, it shall explain the reasons in writing, and inform the applicant of the right to apply for administrative reconsideration or bring an administrative lawsuit according to law.