VISA
1. Can I apply for a visa directly to the Embassy?
Yes, you can apply for a visa directly to the Embassy providing you make a prior appointment via http://new_delhi.kdmid.ru/queue-en/
If you are unable to make an appointment, you can submit your documents to the official visa centre (https://www.india-ifs.com/index.php?id=index&lang=en#logo).
2. What documents do I need for a visa?
You can find all information at http://rusembindia.com/visas-consular-services-en/visa-information or https://www.india-ifs.com/main.php?id=travel&lang=en
3. I have booked a hotel, is booking confirmation enough to apply for a visa?
No, you should provide a tour confirmation issued by a Russian travel agent certified to receive foreign tourists by the Federal Tourism Agency (you can contact your hotel to get this document)
4. I am not a citizen of India, can I apply for a visa for Russia in India?
Yes, you can. However, citizens of the following countries need to provide a permission for continuous stay in India for more than 90 days: Albania, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Bulgaria, Hungary, Venezuela, Haiti, Egypt, Greece, Ireland, Iceland, Spain, Lesotho, Libya, Lithuania, Luxembourg , Macedonia, Mali, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, United Arab Emirates, Oman (not required in exceptional cases), Republic of Korea, Saudi Arabia, Slovenia, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Sierra Leone, Finland, Germany, Croatia, Switzerland, Equatorial Guinea, Republic of South Africa, Japan. Citizens of the following countries can be granted a visa without submitting the permission for continuous stay in India for more than 90 days, only in humanitarian cases: Albania, Belgium, Bulgaria, Hungary, Greece, Spain, Macedonia, Slovenia, Norway, Germany, Croatia, Switzerland, Equatorial Guinea, and Estonia.
Depending on the national legislation the documentary evidence of continuous stay in India for more than 90 days may be a student visa, work visa, work permit, temporary residence permit, temporary residence registration, etc.
Permanent residence permit in India or other similar document for the citizens of the following countries: Algeria, Angola, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Georgia, Iraq, Iran, China, North Korea, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Rwanda, Syria, Somalia, Turkey , Chad, Sri Lanka, Ethiopia
5. I have a connecting flight via one of the Russian airport, do I need a transit visa?
Transit passengers are permitted to remain in transit zone of international airports without visas for up to 24 hours. The Embassy recommends transit passengers to consult their air carrier companies with queries concerning visa-free transit, reloading the luggage between flights, changing between terminals and airports. Passengers bound for the Republic of Belarus via the Russian Federation airports are required to have transit visas for the Russian Federation.
TRANSLATION
6. I need to attest translation of a document, is it possible to translate it at the Embassy?
No, the Embassy does not provide translation services; you need to provide a translation done beforehand.
7. Should I translate an apostille to attest a translation of a document?
Yes, the whole document has to be translated if you want to attest a translation of a document.
LEGALIZATION
8. I need to legalize my university diploma (put an apostille on it); can I do it at the Embassy?
No, you cannot. Only Russian governmental agencies in charge of education in entities of the Russian Federation can certify educational documents with apostille. We recommend you to address this issue to your university.
However, if you need to submit your documents to countries which are not parties to the Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents 1961, you may need to legalize your diploma, which can be done only in Russia in the Consular Department of the Ministry of External Affairs of the Russian Federation.
POLICE CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE
9. How can I get a “police clearance certificate”?
You can find information regarding a certificate of no criminal record at http://rusembindia.com/visas-consular-services-en/translations
STUDY IN RUSSIA
10. I want to study in Russia, where can I get information?
You can contact the Russian Centre for Science and Culture in New Delhi, web-site http://ind.rs.gov.ru/en, e-mail
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, tel.: + (91-11) 233-291-00 + (91-11) 233-291-01
NON-OBJECTION LETTER
11. I need a non-objection letter from the Embassy; can I get it?
No, the Embassy does not issue such letters. However, a consul can certify the authenticity of your signature, which is normally accepted by the Indian authorities.
GENERAL QUESTIONS
12. Can I pay a fee for a consular action by card?
No, you cannot. The Embassy accepts only cash.
13. I do not know Russian language. Can I fill in application forms for documents (passport, power of attorney, certificate of no criminal record, etc) in English?
No, you cannot. In this case we recommend you to consult an interpreter or a translation agency beforehand to help you with your documents.
14. What is the fee for a consular action?
You can find the tariff at http://rusembindia.com/visas-consular-services-en/tariff
Starting from August 8, 2017, Indian citizens may be granted an e-visa to enter the Russian Federation through the specified border crossing points located on the territory of the free port of Vladivostok.
Information and e-visa application can be found at http://electronic-visa.kdmid.ru/index_en.html
Type of consular action | Total (USD / INR) | Consular fee (USD / INR) |
Actual expenses reimbursement (USD / INR) |
1. Issue of a foreign travel Russian passport | 30/1950 | 30/1950 | 0/0 |
2. Issue of a foreign travel Russian passport with an electronic chip | 80/5200 | 80/5200 | 0/0 |
3. Issue of a foreign travel Russian passport for citizens under 14 years of age | 10/650 | 10/650 | 0/0 |
4. Issue of a foreign travel Russian passport with an electronic chip for citizens under14 years of age | 40/2600 | 40/2600 | 0/0 |
5. Amendment of a foreign travel Russian passport | 10/650 | 10/650 | 0/0 |
1. Application to acquire citizenship of the Russian Federation (general or simplified procedure) | 91/5915 | 65/4225 | 26/1690 |
2. Application for renunciation of the citizenship of the Russian Federation (general or simplified procedure) | 91/5915 | 65/4225 | 26/1690 |
3. Verification of circumstances indicating presence or absence of the citizenship of the Russian Federation | 91/5915 | 65/4225 | 26/1690 |
4. Issue of a certificate confirming absence of the citizenship of the Russian Federation | 91/5915 | 65/4225 | 26/1690 |
1. Registration of marriage including issue of a marriage certificate | 30/1950 | 30/1950 | 0/0 |
2. Registration of divorce including issue of a divorce certificate** | 392/25480 | 280/18200 | 112/7280 |
3. Corrections or amendments to civil status records on file in a Consulate of the Russian Federation or in the Consular Division of the Embassy of the Russian Federation irrespective of the number of such corrections and amendments | 28/1820 | 20/1300 | 8/520 |
** From each of the spouses | |||
4. Registration of name change including issue of a name change certificate | 90/5850 | 90/5850 | 0/0 |
5. Reissue of certificates on state registration of civil status and other documents proving registration of civil status on file in a Consulate of the Russian Federation or in the Consular Division of the Embassy of the Russian Federation irrespective of the number of such corrections and amendments | 28/1820 | 20/1300 | 8/520 |
6. Registration of paternity including issue of paternity certificate | 14/910 | 10/650 | 4/260 |
1. Notarization of a power of attorney to use and (or) dispose of the property located in the Russian Federation | |||
a) children, incl. adopted, spouse, parents, full brothers and sisters | 42/2730 | 30/1950 | 12/780 |
b) other individuals | 84/5460 | 60/3900 | 24/1560 |
2. Notarization of a power of attorney to utilize and dispose of vehicles | |||
a) с hildren, incl. adopted, spouse, parents, full brothers and sisters | 42/2730 | 30/1950 | 12/780 |
b ) other individuals | 84/5460 | 60/3900 | 24/1560 |
3. Notarization of a power of attorney to receive and use money from individuals and (or) legal entities | 42/2730 | 30/1950 | 12/780 |
4. Notarization of a power of attorney to receive parcels, correspondence and documents | 42/2730 | 30/1950 | 12/780 |
5. Notarization of a power of attorney under delegation of authority | 42/2730 | 30/1950 | 12/780 |
6. Notarization of a gift agreement: | |||
a) с hildren, incl. adopted, spouse, parents, full brothers and sisters | consular fee and actual expenses reimbursement | 3% of the actual value of the gift item | 40% of consular fee |
b ) other individuals | consular fee and actual expenses reimbursement | 7% of the actual value of the gift item | 40% of consular fee |
7. Notarization of a contract, with the subject to be evaluated, provided notarization is required by the legislation of the Russian Federation | consular fee and actual expenses reimbursement | 5% of the amount specified in the contract, not less than USD 15 and not more than USD 850 | 40% of consular fee |
8. Notarization of a contract, with the subject not to be evaluated, provided notarization is required by the legislation of the Russian Federation | 28/1820 | 20/1300 | 8/520 |
9. Notarization of a surety agreement | consular fee and actual expenses reimbursement | 5% of the amount specified in the contract, not less than USD 15 and not more than USD 850 | 40% of consular fee |
10. Notarization of a will and testament | 35/2275 | 25/1625 | 10/650 |
11. Drawing up an inventory and taking measures for safekeeping of inheritance property | consular fee and actual expenses reimbursement | 1% of the value of the property, but not less than USD 25 | 40% of consular fee |
12. Notarization of document copies and extracts (per page) | 21/1365 | 15/975 | 6 /390 |
13. Notarization of authenticity of a signature | 14/910 | 10/650 | 4/260 |
14. Notarization of translation correctness (per page) | |||
а ) from a foreign language into Russian | 35/2275 | 25/1625 | 10/650 |
б ) from Russian into a foreign language | 49/3185 | 35/2275 | 14/910 |
15. Notary certification of the fact that an individual is alive and issue of the appropriate certificate | 14/910 | 10/650 | 4/260 |
16. Notary certification of the presence of an individual in a certain place and issue of the appropriate certificate | 14/910 | 10/650 | 4/260 |
17. Notary certification of identity of an individual and his photograph and issue of the appropriate certificate | 14/910 | 10/650 | 4/260 |
18. Notary certification of time of presenting documents | 14/910 | 10/650 | 4/260 |
19. Sea protest | 1750/113750 | 1250/81250 | 500/32500 |
20. Other services requiring mandatory notary form by the legislation of the Russian Federation | 14/910 | 10/650 | 4/260 |
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56/3640 | 40/2600 | 16/1040 |
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42/2730 | 30/1950 | 12/780 |
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a) issue within 4-20 working days | 70/4550 | 50/3250 | 20/1300 |
b) issue within 3 working days | 140/9100 | 100/6500 | 40/2600 |
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a) issue within 4-20 working days | 112/7280 | 80/5200 | 32/2080 |
b) issue within 3 working days | 224/14560 | 160/10400 | 64/4160 |
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a) issue within 4-20 working days | 210/13650 | 150/9750 | 60/3900 |
b) issue within 3 working days | 420/27300 | 300/19500 | 120/7800 |
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a) issue within 4-20 working days | 70/4550 | 50/3250 | 20/1300 |
b) issue within 3 working days | 140/9100 | 100/6500 | 40/2600 |
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a) issue within 4-20 working days | 112/7280 | 80/5200 | 32/2080 |
b) issue within 3 working days | 224/14560 | 160/10400 | 64/4160 |
*** Unless otherwise provided for by an international agreement between the Russian Federation and the applicant’s state of citizenship. |
Transfer of a visa in the consular mission of the Russian Federation that issued the visa | 28/1820 | 20/1300 | 8/520 |
Application for temporary residence permit in the Russian Federation | 21/1365 | 15/975 | 6/390 |
Temporary certificate to navigate sea vessels under the Flag of the Russian Federation | 210/13650 | 150/9750 | 60/3900 |
Additional consular fee | 14/910 | 10/650 | 4/260 |
In accordance with the legislation of the Russian Federation, a foreign citizen or a stateless person coming to the Russian Federation as the 2018 FIFA World Cup spectator can obtain a Personalized card of the spectator (also known as FAN ID) and use it for single entry (with electronic FAN ID that is to be exchanged for a paper-based FAN ID upon arrival) or multiple entry into the Russian Federation and exit from the Russian Federation (with paper-based FAN ID) without a visa upon presentation of valid ID documents recognized as such by the Russian Federation (passport).
A FAN ID is valid during the period starting 10 days before the first 2018 FIFA World Cup match and ending 10 days after the day of the last 2018 FIFA World Cup match, i.e. from June 4, 2018 till July 25, 2018. In case a FAN ID is used as an entry/exit document for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, a foreign citizen’s or stateless person’s passport must be valid as of the moment of entry and for the duration of stay in the Russian Federation. When submitting an application for a FAN ID the information specified must be from the passport that will be used to enter the Russian Federation.
Information on the procedure for obtaining a Fan ID can be found on the websites of the organizers of the FIFA 2018 World Cup at: www.fan-id.ru and www.welcome2018.com
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