Citizens of the following countries require a visa:
- Required by all countries.
Citizens of the following countries require a passport:
- Valid passport required by all.
Note: Whilst in the country, visitors must carry ID at all
times. Rather than carry original documents, it is advisable to carry
photocopies of passports and visas, which will facilitate replacement
should either be stolen.
Required documents for visa:
- Completed application form.
- 3 recent identical passport-size photos with applicant's name
written clearly on the reverse.
- Valid passport.
- A voucher (exchange order) issued by an authorised travel company
stating the reference number, passenger names, dates of entry and exit,
itinerary and means of transportation.
- Return air ticket (copy acceptable).
- Fee (payable in cash or by postal order).
- Postal applications must be accompanied by a large, stamped,
self-addressed envelope.
Time required to issue visa:
Depending on type of visa, 1 to 14 days. Postal applications take at
least 3 weeks to process. Applications for visas may not be made earlier
than 3 months before departure
Costs of visa:
Tourist, Business, Private and Transit visas: £20, if visa is
processed in 14 working days. (The cost of the visa increases if it is
required urgently; same day processing costs £80.) Multiple-entry visa:
£100.
Validity of visa:
Dependent on purpose of trip. Transit visas are valid for up to 3
days.
Comment: Transit visas are required by all except passengers
remaining in the transit zone of Moscow Sheremetievo airport for less than
24 hours, provided holding onward tickets and all documents for the next
destination.
