Russian Visa Process IFS

HOW TO APPLY FOR A RUSSIAN VISA

In order to obtain a Russian visa it is recommended to apply through the Russian Visa Center in
New Delhi.
Visa Centers are to enhance the quality of service for foreign citizens and stateless persons who
wish to obtain a visa to the Russian Federation, as well as to facilitate visa procedure. Visa Centers
are located in New Delhi. Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata.
Visa Center agents can consult a client regarding filling out the visa application, required
documents, processing time and other visa formalities.
The final decision to issue or refuse a Russian visa lies with the Russian Consular Institutions.
The Visa Center has a service fee of INR 1150. The service fee is separate from the Consular fee
that is required by the Russian Consular Institutions.
For a student visa :
1. The official invitation issued by the Federal Migration Service of the Russian Federation on
request of a Russian university / educational organization in original only sent to an applicant by
post or courier.
2. The HIV test certificate (may be taken at any medical institute).
3. One passport size photo (35x45 mm) with light background.
4 Filled in and duly signed visa application form (A completed visa application form (one per
person). Must be completed on Web portal https://visa.kdmid.ru).
5. Valid Passport (should be valid at least for 1,5 year after the first day of the visa validity) with
two empty (without any stamps, messages, etc.) pages facing each other .
6. A duly filled payment slip, which is collected at the Visa Section at the moment of submission.

Visa in accordance with the Agreement between the Government of the Republic of India and the
Government of the Russian Federation on Mutual Simplification of Travel Documents for Certain
Categories of Nationals:
For student/humanitarian visa:
1. The official invitation/good quality copy issued by an inviting organization/university in the
Russian Federation with obligatory mentioning the purpose of the visit, type of visa and duration of
stay and the reference to the Agreement.
2. One passport size photo (35x45 mm) with light background.
3. Filled in and duly signed visa application form (A completed visa application form (one per
person). Must be completed on Web portal https://visa.kdmid.ru).
4. Valid Passport (should be valid at least for 6 months after expected visa expiry date) with two
empty (without any stamps, messages, etc.) pages facing each other.

EMBASSY OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION IN NEW DELHI

Address:

Embassy of the Russian Federation, Shantipath,

Chanakyapuri. New Delhi, 110021, India

Phone:

+91-11-2687-3799, +91-11-2688-9160, +91-112687-3802, +91-11-2611-0640/41/42

Fax:

+91-11-2687-6823

e-mail:

emb@rusembassy.in

web:

http://rusembassy.in/

Social networks:

http://twitter.com/RusEmbIndia
https://www.facebook.com/RusEmbassyIndia
https://www.facebook.com/rusemb.india

Russian Visa Center in New Delhi

Telephone : +91 11 237 62 555
Fax: +91 11 23762556
E-mail : info@india-ifs.com
Business hours:
Mon-Fri, 09:00 to 17:00 (weekends and holidays closed)
Document submission schedule:

Private applicants
Travel agencies

Urgent visa process

(delivery on the day of
submission)
09:00 10:30
09:00 10:30

Urgent visa process

(delivery on the next
working day)
10:30 15:30
10:30 14:00

Normal visa process

(delivery on the
4th working day)
10:30 15:30
10:30 14:00

For submission of more than 5 applications please be at the counter 30 minutes before
submission closing.
For submission of tourist group documents please ask for prior appointment.
Delivery of passports with visas: 16:00 - 17:00 on delivery day, or 09:00 17:00 on any
subsequent working day.

809-810, 8th Floor, Ashoka Estate, 24, Barakhamba Road, New Delhi 110001, INDIA
(next to Barakhamba Road Metro Station, Gate 1)

Embassy of the Russian Federation in New Delhi:

Address: Embassy of the Russian Federation, Shantipath, Chanakyapuri. New Delhi, 110021, India
Phone: +(9111) 2611-0640, +(9111) 2611-0641, +(9111) 2611-0642
Fax: +(9111) 2687-6823, +(9111) 2410-3961
E-mail: indrusem@del2.vsnl.net.in, indconru@del2.vsnl.net.in (Consular department)
Consular department
E-mail: indconru@del2.vsnl.net.in
Consulate General of the Russian Federation in Calcutta:
Address: Consulate General of the Russian Federation in Calcutta, 22A, Raja Santosh Road, Alipore, Calcutta,
India 700027
Phone: +(9133) 2-479-70-06, +(9133) 2-479-9973
Fax: +(9133) 2-479-8889
E-mail: consulru@cal3.vsnl.net.in, consulruccu@mail.ru
Consulate General of the Russian Federation in Madras:
Address: Consulate General of the Russian Federation in Chennai (Madras), 14, Santhome High Road, Chennai,
600004, India
Phone: +(9144) 2-498-2320, +(9144) 2-498-2330
Fax: +(9144) 2-498-2336
E-mail: madrasrus@vsnl.com
Consulate General of the Russian Federation in Mumbai:
Address: Consulate General of the Russian Federation in Mumbai, 42, Jagmohandas Marg (Nepean Sea Road)
Mumbai, 400006, India
Phone: +(9122) 2-363-3627, +(9122) 2-363-3628
Fax: +(9122) 2-363-0403
E-mail: consul@mtnl.net.in

3 stages of Russian student visa application process

A Russian student visa process has three stages-invitation letter, visa application and visa
registration.
Stage 1 Invitation letter
The first stage to obtain a student visa to Russia is to acquire an invitation letter. It is also
referred to as visa support. After you secure admission in an educational institute in Russia,
a letter of Invitation will be issued to you from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or its Regional
Office.
In case Regional Office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is not situated in the region where
you plan to study in, an invitation letter must be issued by the University, Institute or College
where you have enrolled for your course of study.

The invitation must be issued on the official letter head of the University or Institute or
College and must be signed by the rector. The invitation must be certified either by the Office
for International Affairs of the local administration or by the local office of the Ministry of
Interior.
Stage 2 Visa Application
The second stage to obtain a student visa to Russia is to apply for the visa at a Russian
embassy or consulate. Before applying for a student visa to Russia a student must check the
rules of application and the required visa fees from the Russian embassy in his or her home
country.
Stage 3 Visa Registration
The third and final stage to obtain a student visa to Russia is to register the visa upon arrival
in Russia. After a student arrives in Russia he or she must register the student visa within
seven days of arrival. Normally it is done by the University or the educational institute where
the student enrolled for the course of study.

Fees

Processing Time
(visas issued under

Consular Fee

the Agreement)*

Service Charge

Urgency Surcharge

(including service tax) (including service tax)

Single Entry Visa

2 - 3 working days

3015 INR

1150 INR

1 working day

6030 INR

1150 INR

2 - 3 working days

6030 INR

1150 INR

1 working day

9045 INR

1150 INR

500 INR

Double Entry Visa

500 INR

*Visas issued according to the Agreement between the Government of the Russian Federation
and the Republic of India on simplification of requirements for mutual travels of certain categories
of citizens of two countries.

Consular Fee

Service Charge

Urgency Surcharge

Processing Time

(including service tax) (including service tax)

Single Entry Visa

4-20 working days

3015 INR

1150 INR

3 working days

6030 INR

1150 INR

4-20 working days

6030 INR

1150 INR

3 working days

9045 INR

1150 INR

500 INR

Double Entry Visa

500 INR

Filling out application form

Russian Visa Center offers facility of filling out your application form. Extra fee of Rs 770 is levied
for it in addition to the service charge. You can avail the service while submitting your documents
for visa processing.