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Russia visa
Moscow
Russia has two routes and which one applies is decided by your passport nationality, not your UAE residency. Many nationalities can use the unified e-Visa - applied for online, single entry, with a 16-day stay that must begin within 60 days of issue. Nationalities that are not eligible (including US, UK and Canadian passport holders) apply for a consular sticker visa, which additionally requires a tourist invitation. We confirm which route applies to your passport before you start.
- e-Visa 4-7 working days · consular visa 7-20 working daysTypical processing
- e-Visa: 16-day stay, single entry · consular: up to 30 daysTypical validity
Indicative only — actual processing time and validity are set by the embassy and depend on your nationality, residency and travel history.
How the process works
Free eligibility check
We confirm which visa applies to your nationality and residency.
Document preparation
Your file is reviewed and corrected before anything is submitted.
Appointment & submission
We book the appointment and guide you through biometrics.
Tracking & collection
We track the application and hand back your passport.
Documents you'll usually need
- Passport valid for at least 6 months with blank pages
- UAE residence visa copy (valid at least 3 months)
- Emirates ID copy (front and back)
- Recent passport-size photographs to embassy specification
- Bank statements for the last 3-6 months
- Employment contract or NOC letter from your employer
- Confirmed flight and hotel reservations
- Travel medical insurance for the trip duration
Requirements vary. Russia may ask for additional documents depending on your nationality and purpose of travel. Send us your details and we'll confirm the exact list before you start.
Guides for Russia
Written by our visa desk in Dubai, and kept current.
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