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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 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , 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

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Free Port of Vladivostok

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

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Type of consular action

Total (USD / INR)

Consular fee
(USD / INR)

Actual expenses reimbursement (USD / INR)

I. Issue of documents proving the identity of citizens of the Russian Federation outside of the Russian Federation

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

II. Actions related to the citizenship of the Russian Federation

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

III. State registration of civil status

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

IV. Notary services in the interest of individuals and legal entities

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

V. Discovery of documents

Discovery of documents (per document)

56/3640

40/2600

16/1040

VI. Consular legalization

Consular legalization ( per document )

42/2730

30/1950

12/780

VII. Visas for foreigners and stateless persons ***

Common single entry visa
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
Common double entry visa
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
Common multiple entry visa
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
Transit single entry visa TP2
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
Transit double entry visa TP2
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.

VIII. Transfer of visas

Transfer of a visa in the consular mission of the Russian Federation that issued the visa

28/1820

20/1300

8/520

IX. Diplomatic and official visas are issued by the consular offices of the Russian Federation or consular divisions of the embassies of the Russian Federation on a gratis basis except when a consular fee is collected on a reciprocal basis

X. Temporary residence permit in the Russian Federation

Application for temporary residence permit in the Russian Federation

21/1365

15/975

6/390

XI. Temporary certificate to navigate under the Flag of the Russian Federation

Temporary certificate to navigate sea vessels under the Flag of the Russian Federation

210/13650

150/9750

60/3900

XII. Additional consular fee for actions during non-working hours, holidays, and weekends

Additional consular fee

14/910

10/650

4/260

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Notary

Power of Attorney

The Consular division of the Russian Embassy provides Authentication of powers of attorney, drawn up in the Republic of India to be used in Russia. A power of attorney can be certified on behalf of one or multiple Principals in the name of one or multiple Agents.

Authentication of any type of power of attorney requires Principal’s personal appearance at the Consular division. The Consul certifies Principal’s identity and mental competence.

Before documents submission to the Consular division a Principle should:

Adjust the text of the power of attorney with the Russian institution where it will be further submitted to
Send a draft of the power of attorney to Notary Section of the Consular division by email. The message should also contain information on date of birth, permanent address and passport data for both a Principal and an Agent.

Signature Authentication

The Consular division provides Signature Authentication for documents that don’t conflict with Russian Legislation. During Signature Authentication the Consul certificates identity of an Applicant. Please note that in compliance with Article 80 of the Fundamental Principles of the Russian Federation on Notary, the Consul authenticates the signature only and not credibility of the facts stated in the document.

For all issues of notary public prior appointment is necessary.(Phone:011-2611-0560).

Certificate of no criminal record

To obtain a certificate of no criminal record the applicants should attend the Embassy in person having completed the required form in Russian.

A valid proof of ID is required.

The time for processing a criminal check is approximately 2-6 months.

We will contact you by phone when your certificate is ready for collection.

Subcategories

(91-11) 2611-06-40

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