Types and duration of invitations
We offer invitations of single, double, multiple entry to Russia for periods ranging from 1 month to 1 year with a list of travel purposes specified in the table below.
Foreigners entering the Russian Federation for accomplishment of business traveling:
| Purpose of travel | Number of entries | Types of visitors | Visa Category | Required Documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | 1, 2 entries (for the period of 1-3 months); Multiple entries (for the period of 6-12 months) |
Foreigners who are invited by government and commercial organizations to participate in negotiations on trade and economic issues | Ordinary Business visa |
1. Application form; 2. Copy of passport of a foreign citizen; 3. Receipt of payment of state duty; 4. Guarantee letter; 5. For multiple-entry visa an additional letter of support is granted. |
| Commercial | 1, 2 entries (for the period of 1-3 months); Multiple entries (for the period of 6-12 months) |
Foreigners who are invited by commercial organizations for specific commercial issues on negotiations, signing contracts (and their extension), as well to participate in the auctions exhibitions and other commercial events | Ordinary Business visa |
1. Application form; 2. Copy of passport of a foreign citizen; 3. Receipt of payment of state duty; 4. Guarantee letter; 5. For multiple-entry visa an additional letter of support is granted. |
| Driver | 1, 2 entries (for the period of 1-3 months); Multiple entries (for the period of 6-12 months) |
Foreigners arriving as professional drivers | Ordinary Business visa |
1. Application form; 2. Copy of passport of a foreign citizen; 3. Receipt of payment of state duty; 4. Guarantee letter; 5. For multiple-entry visa an additional letter of support is granted. |
| Maintenance | 1, 2 entries (for the period of 1-3 months); Multiple entries (for the period of 6-12 months) |
Foreigners arriving for installation, repairing and maintenance of equipment delivered by foreign organizations | Ordinary Business visa |
1. Application form; 2. Copy of passport of a foreign citizen; 3. Receipt of payment of state duty; 4. Guarantee letter; 5. For multiple-entry visa an additional letter of support is granted. |
| Accom- panying family members |
1, 2 entries (for the period of 1-3 months); Multiple entries (for the period of 6-12 months); The period of validity of the visa of an alien who is accompanied by family members |
Aliens accompanying a foreigner, who has single, double or multiple ordinary business visa, as family members | Ordinary Business visa |
1. Application form; 2. Copy of passport of a foreign citizen; 3. Receipt of payment of state duty; 4. Guarantee letter; 5. For multiple-entry visa an additional letter of support is granted; 6. Copy of passport with valid visa and registration of a foreigner, escorted by family. |








