The following documents should be submited to the Russian Embassy or Consulate to obtain visa to enter Russia.

Russian Tourist Visa

1. Your original passport with at least 2 blank visa-designated pages (passport must be valid for at least 3 months after intended departure date from Russia).
2. Two copies of Russian visa application form, completed and signed.
3. From 1 to 3 passport-size photos signed on the back.
4. If you are traveling with a tour group or on a cruise, please supply a letter from tour company or cruise line confirming itinerary and including a copy of the confirmation from authorized Russian travel company which shows the reference number and confirmation number for the visa.
5. If you are travelling on your own, please supply a confirmation of hotel arrangements from an authorized Russian travel company, or directly from the Russian hotel, showing reference number and confirmation number for the visa.

Russian Business Visa

1. Your original passport with at least 2 blank visa-designated pages (passport must be valid for at least 3 months after intended departure date from Russia).
2. Two copies of Russian visa application form, completed and signed.
3. From 1 to 3 passport-size photos signed on the back.
4. For stay exceeding 3 months, or multi entry visa, a HIV test required.
5. Official invitation from an organization authorized to invite business visitors to Russia.