Russia visa for Egyptians
17 Oct 2023

Russia is one of the wonderful tourist destinations in the world. It has a rich history and diverse culture. Visitors can explore magnificent capitals like Moscow and Saint Petersburg , where they can visit famous landmarks like the Kremlin's Red Square and the Winter Palace. In addition, Russia 's stunning nature offers enchanting mountain views, forests, and lakes that make it an ideal place for nature travel lovers. Visitors will enjoy Russia's distinctive culture by tasting delicious foods and attending dazzling artistic and musical performances. In addition, visitors can explore Russia's heritage by visiting ancient museums and churches.
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There are several types of visas available to visit Russia:
- Tourist Visa: Allows the visitor to enter Russia once for up to 30 days to enjoy tourist attractions.
- Special Visa: Allows a visitor to enter Russia once or twice for a period of up to 90 days.
- Investment and Business Visa: Allows businessmen and investors to enter Russia once or multiple times for a period of up to 90 days or a year, depending on needs.
- Work Visa: Allows workers to enter Russia multiple times for up to 3 years.
- Study Visa: Designated for students who wish to continue their education in Russia.
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Documents required for a Russia visa include:
The following are the required documents common to all types of visas:
- A passport valid for at least six months from the date of travel, with your signature and blank pages available for stamping.
- Fill out the entry visa application form to Russia, which can be filled out through the official website of the embassy .
- Book a round-trip flight ticket.
- Book a hotel in Russia for the planned period of stay .
- A work certificate proving your professional status.
- A tourist invitation from an approved Russian company, sent to you by them. Please note that the Russian Embassy does not accept invitations from Russian citizens.
- For Egyptians: An original copy of the invitation must be submitted. For other nationalities, the electronic copy can be accepted.
- Payment of the invitation sending fees by the Russian company via express mail. The value of this fee varies depending on the company.
- A bank statement proving your ability to cover the costs of your stay in Russia.
- Two recent personal photos measuring 4.5 x 3.5 cm, with a white background and the date they were taken must be less than 6 months old when submitting the application.
- Attend the interview in person at the Russian Embassy, whether you submit the application through a tourism company or in person.
- Translation of all documents from Arabic to Russian.
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To obtain a business visa, you must submit the following in addition to the basic requirements mentioned above:
- Tax documents proving the business activity of the visa applicant as an entrepreneur.
- Detailed documents showing the location and type of investment in Egypt.
- Certified bank documents confirming financial movements or transfers in the customer’s account during the previous months.
To obtain a work visa, you must submit the following in addition to the basic requirements mentioned above:
- When the traveler arrives in Russia, he must prove his arrival to complete some papers himself there, which must be completed immediately upon entering Russia.
To obtain Russia visa support, it is preferable to follow the following steps:
- Ensure the reliability of the Russian company: Make sure that the Russian company in question is registered and approved by the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
- Check the ability to issue invitations: Check the company's ability to issue visa support invitations.
- Make sure you can send the original: Check if the Russian company is able to send the original invitation.
- Paying the package fee: Since the cost of sending the package varies from one company to another, you must pay the receipt fee to receive the invitation via courier.
Generally, the cost of sending a package can range between $140 and $170 for Egyptian citizens. Exact details and latest updates should be sought from the relevant company and the Russian Embassy to ensure compliance with all current terms and requirements.
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Russia visa price for Egyptians
The price of a Russia visa for Egyptians ranges around 100 US dollars.
Address of the Russian Embassy in Egypt
Address of the Consular Section of the Embassy: 34 Al-Massaha Street, Dokki, Giza Governorate, Greater Cairo.
Tourist Visa Department working days: Sunday and Wednesday only for Russian tourist visas.
Working hours: from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm.
Tel: 93 63 748 3 202
Fax number of the Consular Section of the Russian Embassy: 12 45 761 3 202
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