Sample of the Business Travel Requirements for an Russia Visa for UK 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:

   • Have at least two blank visa pages 
   • Be valid for six months beyond the expiry date of the visa

    

3. Photographs

    

   One passport sized colour photograph. The photograph must:

   • Be taken against a white background
   • Be taken within the last six months
   • Be 35mm x 45mm in size

    

4. Business Introduction Letter

    

   A letter of introduction from the applicant's UK employer. A copy is acceptable. This letter must:

   • Be on company letterhead paper
   • Include the name of the applicant
   • Specify the purpose of journey
   • Include the name of the organisation(s) to be visited
   • Specify the requested number of entries and the length of visa required
   • Contain the exact name of the inviting party as stated on the Letter of Invitation 
   • Include an acceptance of financial responsibility for the applicant
   • Be signed by the applicant's supervisor or the company's HR department

   A sample Business Introduction Letter can be found with the Application Pack

    

5. Letter of Invitation

    

   A letter of invitation/telex of approval from Russia is required. Multiple entry visas require the original letter of invitation. The invitation/telex must be approved by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or its regional representatives or by an appropriate Russian Federation Migration Service Branch. All applications supplied with a telex of approval must be received at CIBT before 6pm for next day submission. The invitation must:

   • Include the name of applicant
   • State the purpose of journey
   • Specify dates of entry and departure
   • Bear an official seal and legal address of the host institution
   • State the document registration number and date of registration
   • Bear the signature and name of the official authorised to invite foreigners to Russia

   EURO can obtain a Russia Business Invitation on your behalf. Simply complete and return the Russia Business Invitation Order Form found within the  Euro  Application Pack