Russian visa is the endorsement and seal of passport or other travel documents held by Russian state sovereignty organs to show the procedures for allowing them to enter and leave the country or transit. It can also be said that it is an endorsement certificate issued to them.
I. Samples
Generally speaking, the Russian visa is a document issued by the Russian entry-exit administration (such as the Immigration Bureau or its embassies and consulates abroad) to approve the entry of foreign citizens.
Two. Visa information
When applying for a Russian visa, you need to prepare the following information:
1. visa application form (all questions in the form should be answered)
(Beijing has opened a Russian visa center. Russian visa center has been operating in Beijing since September 7th, 20 15. The address is Room 05, 4th Floor, No.46 Dongzhimenwai Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing (Tianheng Building). For other areas, please consult the Consulate General of the Russian Federation in Shenyang. The consular areas are Liaoning, Jilin and Heilongjiang. Consulate General of the Russian Federation in Guangzhou, consular districts: Guangdong, Jiangxi, Fujian, Hainan, Yunnan and Guangxi. Consulate General of the Russian Federation in Shanghai, consular districts: Shanghai, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Anhui)
(Take the Shanghai Consulate General as an example, the consular districts: Shanghai, Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Anhui)
The Russian Consulate General in Shanghai has launched a professional website 20 13 1 1 to fill in the electronic visa application form. To apply for a Russian visa, you must fill in and print an electronic Russian visa application form only in Russian or English on this website, and then apply for a Russian visa at the Consular Office of the Russian Consulate General in Shanghai.
Note: Since 2065438+0465438+1October 20th, the Russian Consulate General in Shanghai no longer accepts visa application forms written in Chinese.
2. A valid passport and a copy of its first page.
China citizen: Copy of ID card.
People from Taiwan Province Province, Hong Kong and Macao: the original mainland pass and a copy of its home page.
Nationality of third country: original and photocopy of valid visa or residence permit in China.
A 45X35 bareheaded photo with a white background (please attach the photo to the visa form).
Citizens of Schengen Treaty countries, Israel, Finland, Estonia and Lithuania should provide effective medical insurance policies or letters of guarantee to invite people to compensate for medical expenses.
Please note that the consular section of the Consulate General of the Russian Federation in Shanghai includes Shanghai, Zhejiang, Jiangsu and Anhui provinces. China citizens (with Shanghai, Zhejiang, Jiangsu and Anhui ID cards) who often live in the consular area of our library can apply for visas at the Consulate General of the Russian Federation in Shanghai. China citizens who do not live in the consular area of our library must also show their Shanghai/Zhejiang/Jiangsu/Anhui temporary residence permits (temporary residence permits) when applying for visas.
According to the purpose of the visit, the following information should be added:
Affairs, business, science and technology, culture, sports exchange, negotiation, technical services and other visas.
Original invitation letter issued by Russian Immigration Bureau or Ministry of Foreign Affairs or original invitation letter issued by Russian inviting unit.
Please note that the original invitation letter of the Russian inviting unit must conform to the Agreement between the Government of People's Republic of China (PRC) and the Government of the Russian Federation on Facilitating Citizens' Exchanges.
The invitation letter shall include the following information:
-Name and position of the invitee;
Date of birth;
Gender;
Nationality;
-A valid travel document number;
-The duration and purpose of the visit;
-Number of visits to other countries;
—The full name and address of the inviting unit;
—Name and position of the signatory of the invitation letter.
In order to prove that the activities of Russian units comply with Russian laws, it is best to produce at least one copy of the following documents: tax registration certificate, account opening permit, approval certificate, business license, etc.
4. Work visa
Original invitation letter issued by Russian Immigration Bureau or Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Original and photocopy of AIDS examination report (valid for three months)
It is best to supplement the original and photocopy of the work card issued by the Russian Immigration Bureau (foreign employees: the original and photocopy of the entrustment card issued by the Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry) and the original and photocopy of the health examination certificate (valid for three months).
5. Study visa
Original invitation letter issued by Russian Immigration Bureau or Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Ministry of Foreign Affairs: telex number)
Original and photocopy of AIDS examination report (valid for three months)
It is best to submit the following documents:
Original invitation letter from Russia to invite universities.
A copy of the study contract signed between the Russian invited university and the applicant.
Original and photocopy of bank deposit certificate that proves that there are enough funds to pay tuition fees.
Original and photocopy of high school diploma
Original and photocopy of health certificate (valid for more than three months in Russia)
Individual (visiting relatives) visa
Original invitation letter issued by Russian Immigration Bureau or Ministry of Foreign Affairs
It is best to supplement the copy of the first page of the valid passport inviting Russian citizens and the message page of residence.
If it is the spouse of a Russian citizen,/kloc-children under the age of 0/8 or unable to work will accompany them to Russia and stay in Russia for no more than three months;
A handwritten application from a Russian citizen
A valid passport of a Russian citizen and a copy of its home page.
Original and photocopy of family relationship certificate
Original and photocopy of the child's inability to work.
Please note: If you stay in Russia for more than 90 days, you need to apply for an AIDS quarantine report.
Materials required for tourist visa
Original and photocopy of travel permit issued by Russian or foreign travel agency.
Original and photocopy of confirmation letter issued by Russian travel agency.
Copy of round-trip air ticket
transit visa
A valid visa of the destination country and its copy.
Original and photocopy of the full ticket to a third country via Russia
Precautions:
If the visa cannot be obtained for some reason, the visa fee paid will not be refunded.
If the visa application form is incomplete, we will not apply for a visa.
Visas issued by other Russian institutions will not be extended.
The existing train tickets and air tickets to Russia are not used as reasons for applying for a visa.
If necessary, the applicant may be required to provide supplementary documents or interviews.
If the visa cannot be obtained for some reason, the original invitation letter from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Immigration Bureau and the company will not be returned.
If several people apply at the same time, each applicant must provide complete documents.
Each applicant will apply in person.
Those who apply for diplomatic visas, official visas, visas for visiting foreign diplomatic and consular offices in Russia, visas for special affairs, and visas according to Russian-European agreements are all consulted at the visa office.
The applicant should come in person to get the visa or provide a notarized power of attorney.
For multiple-entry visas, the total stay in Russia for one or more times after the first entry within every 180 days cannot exceed 90 days.
/kloc-if children under 0/8 leave the country accompanied by their parents, they must provide the original and photocopy of the family relationship certificate; If you do not leave the country accompanied by your parents, you must provide the original notarial certificate of your parents' consent to leave the country.
When you apply for a visa, you need to pay all the visa fees in one lump sum. We only accept cash.
If the visa is not obtained for some reason, we will not refund the remaining visa fee.
Two. Visa type
For a person who goes abroad to Russia, the first task is to get a visa, what is needed to get a Russian visa and what to do. Here is a brief introduction.
There are five kinds of visas to Russia: business visa, work visa, study visa, tourist visa and invitation visa. The following is the information needed for these five visas.
Business visa
1. A valid passport and a copy of the first page of the passport and a copy of the ID card.
2.2 Photo (35X45, two-inch color photo with white background)
3. Visa application form (all questions in the form should be answered) Supplementary information form must be filled in for multiple visas.
4. Original invitation letter issued by Russian Immigration Bureau or Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Work visa (work permit)
1. A valid passport and a copy of the first page of the passport and ID card.
2.2 Photo (35X45, two-inch color photo with white background)
3. Visa application form (all questions in the form should be answered)
4. Original invitation letter issued by Russian Immigration Bureau.
5. A copy of the business license of the Russian inviting unit.
6. Labor permit issued by Russian Immigration Bureau and its copy.
7. Valid (valid for 3 months) health certificate and AIDS quarantine report (if staying in Russia for more than 90 days)
8. Original and photocopy of labor training certificate for going abroad.
Student visa
1. Copy of valid passport and passport home page, and one copy of ID card.
2.2 Photo (35X45, two-inch color photo with white background)
3. Visa application form (all questions in the form should be answered)
4. Original invitation letter issued by Russian Immigration Bureau.
5. Original and photocopy of valid invitation letter from Russian invitation college (university)
6. The original and photocopy of the valid contract signed between the applicant and the college (university).
7. Copy of the applicant's graduation certificate
8. Proof of bank deposit that proves that it has sufficient ability to pay (if it is a parent's household registration, it is necessary to provide a household registration book to prove kinship)
9. Valid (valid for 3 months) health certificate and AIDS quarantine report (if staying in Russia for more than 90 days)
10./kloc-children under 0/8 years old should provide public certificates recognized by their parents.
tourist visa
1. A valid passport and a copy of the first page of the passport and ID card.
2.2 Photo (35X45, two-inch color photo with white background)
3. Visa application form (all questions in the form should be answered)
4. Original and photocopy of the confirmation letter issued by Russian travel agency to welcome foreign tourists.
Invitation visa
The visa invitation letter is the original letter or fax signed by the inviter (according to the current regulations of embassies and consulates in various countries). Its main contents include: inviter, list of people, purpose and schedule of visit, length of stay and source of expenses.
Three. permissibility
Acceptance scope
Beijing, Tianjin, Chongqing, Hebei, Shanxi, Shandong, Henan, Hubei, Hunan, Sichuan, Guizhou, Shaanxi, Gansu, Qinghai, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region and Xizang Autonomous Region are accepted as private passport holders who are not in Beijing. If they need to apply for a visa in Beijing, they need to pay a surcharge: Liaoning Province.
Acceptance time
According to the urgency of the visa, the time for emergency and normal processing is 3 working days and 5 working days respectively. (As of 20 12, the business will be signed at sunrise when the work is stopped. )
Effective editing
Russian tourist visa
Validity period: 15 days, stay period: 15 days, entry times: estimated working days for one trip: 5-7 days.
Territorial division
Consulate General of the Russian Federation in Shenyang, consular areas: Liaoning, Jilin and Heilongjiang.
Consulate General of the Russian Federation in Shanghai, consular districts: Shanghai, Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Anhui.
Consulate General of the Russian Federation in Guangzhou, consular districts: Guangdong, Jiangxi, Fujian, Hainan, Yunnan and Guangxi.
Consulate General of the Russian Federation in Hong Kong, consular districts: Hong Kong and Macao.
Others are accepted by Beijing.
Russian business visa
Validity: 30 days' stay: 30 days' entry time: single estimated working day: 5-7 days.
Consulate General of the Russian Federation in Shenyang, consular areas: Liaoning, Jilin and Heilongjiang.
Consulate General of the Russian Federation in Shanghai, consular districts: Shanghai, Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Anhui.
Consulate General of the Russian Federation in Guangzhou, consular districts: Guangdong, Jiangxi, Fujian, Hainan, Yunnan and Guangxi.
Consulate General of the Russian Federation in Hong Kong, consular districts: Hong Kong and Macao.
Others are accepted by Beijing.
Four. Visa description
Matters needing attention
1. The success of applying for a visa depends on the direct examination results of the visa officers of the embassies and consulates of the relevant countries; If the visa is rejected in the end, the applicant will naturally accept the result and give up the right to pursue any responsibility of the company.
2. The expected working day is the processing time under normal circumstances when the embassy issues a visa; In case of special reasons, such as holidays, internal staff adjustment of the embassy, visa printer failure, etc. There may be delays in issuing visas; The company is not responsible for the possible economic losses caused by the subsequent travel arrangements made by the applicant according to the expected date of the visa.
3. The visa validity period and the number of days of stay published on the relevant visa materials are for reference only, and no legal commitment is made. Everything is subject to the visa content issued by the visa officer.
4. You need to buy a plane ticket. It is recommended to sign for it before buying.
exceptional case
Temporary population: need a copy of temporary residence permit (effective six months ago. If it is less than six months, please provide the original temporary residence permit or the original certificate letter issued by the local public security bureau and neighborhood Committee. The specific requirements of the country need to be confirmed by the Russian Consulate in China).
Matters related to visa-free travel
At present, China and China have signed an agreement on mutual visa exemption for group tours. Under the framework of this agreement, Russian citizens can travel visa-free through group tours.
Group visa-free travel has many advantages. By means of visa-free travel, tourists can save time for visa formalities and shorten the travel cycle. Group tours will organize individual travelers, accompanied by tour guides throughout. During the tour, the tour guide not only explains the scenic spots and historical sites to tourists, but also provides all kinds of necessary help, answers all kinds of questions and solves all kinds of unexpected situations during the tour. In a word, it is to make tourists have a happier time abroad. Team travel is safer and can avoid all kinds of unpleasant events in Russia.
I believe that the citizens of the two countries do not fully understand the provisions of the visa-free agreement between the two countries, so it is necessary to remind them of the most important rules of the visa-free agreement.
The first is how to define group tourism. According to the agreement, group tourism refers to tourists from one country (Russian Federation and China) with the number between 5 and 50 (inclusive), who travel to another country as a group for the purpose of tourism.
According to the regulations of Russian and China authorities, there are strict requirements for companies that have the right to organize visa-free tour groups. Companies that coordinate Russian visa-free travel include: China's non-commercial partner-International Tourism Integration Alliance "World Without Borders" and China Travel Agency Association.
The visa-free travel period for tourists from one country in another country shall not exceed 15 natural days.
After the representatives of tour groups submit the list of tour groups, documents certifying and confirming the nature of tour companies in other countries to the border government (the list must include copies of certificates and tourists' information, and must also be stamped by the agency responsible for coordination and the tourism agency of that country), the border government authorizes the tour groups to pass.
The list of tour groups in People's Republic of China (PRC) consists of two parts: Chinese and English. The information of tour group members should include: name, gender, place of origin, date of birth, ID number, validity period of ID, date and place of entry and exit, tour route, hotel name, name of tour company, address and contact information. Sufficient copies of the register should be kept to ensure that it is handed over to the border government when crossing the border. The format and samples of the document can be found on the official website of the World Without Borders Alliance.
It is particularly important to emphasize that tourists who travel to other countries through visa-free channels can only travel with groups. If a member of a tour group cannot travel with the group for some reason, he should apply to the competent authority for a visa for that country.
Tourism companies of the two countries have the responsibility to ensure that members of their respective tour groups return to China on time. If there is a problem that prevents tourists from returning to China on time, the travel company should coordinate with relevant institutions to solve the problem. If the tourists who fail to return home on time are unable to pay the return expenses, the expenses shall be borne by the travel company that organized the tour, and the travel company of another country shall also bear part of the expenses.
All visa-free visitors in China can get a special "tourist map" (Chinese version) with information on how to deal with emergencies. The manual also includes a free telephone information center, where visitors can consult all kinds of information, including illegal events, lost documents, luggage, leaving the tour group and other emergencies. The sales staff of the information center will provide necessary help to tourists who encounter difficulties in Chinese.
According to the agreement between the Russian Federation Tourism Bureau and the General Administration of Tourism of People's Republic of China (PRC), China citizens will be granted the biggest preferential policy of visa-free travel to Russia.
Russian tourists need to apply for visa-free travel to China from the trusted China Tourism Company, so as to ensure that the company has the right to provide visa-free services and organize travel to Russia quickly and promptly.
Sino-Russian Agreement on Facilitating Citizens' Exchanges
On the afternoon of 20 13 Moscow time, in the Malachite Hall of the Kremlin, witnessed by China President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin, Foreign Minister Wang Yi of China and Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov signed the Agreement between the Governments of People's Republic of China (PRC) and the Russian Federation on Facilitating Citizens' Exchanges on behalf of the two governments respectively. This intergovernmental agreement is unique because it focuses on facilitating and serving the exchanges between citizens of the two countries and provides a new platform for further expanding personnel exchanges and promoting exchanges and cooperation in various fields between the two countries.
The Agreement on Facilitating Exchanges between Chinese and Russian Citizens is one of the important achievements of President Xi's visit to Russia, which contains many pragmatic and beneficial contents to facilitate exchanges. First, holders of official passports of the two countries can enter the country visa-free and stay for a short time. This provision greatly facilitates the exchange of public officials from both sides. Second, the relevant procedures of invitation letters have been adjusted for visa applications for personnel who implement inter-country or inter-departmental cooperation projects and business, cultural, educational and sports exchanges between the two sides. This will greatly simplify the visa application procedures for the above-mentioned personnel and save time. The third is to clearly stipulate the visa fee, time limit, visa-free fee and special convenience for providing visas for humanitarian reasons. It not only standardizes the visa issuing procedure, reduces the arbitrariness of the visa issuing authority, but also facilitates the applicant to arrange the itinerary, which reflects the humanistic care for the visa applicant. The formal signing of the agreement has brought a successful conclusion to the negotiations that lasted for two years and nine months, and will also open a smooth road for people and enterprises to "go global" and make the road of Sino-Russian friendship wider and wider.