How to get a Russian Federation visa from Comoros

• A Russian tourist visa is issued to individuals who want to travel for sight-seeing and tourism.
• Applicants must have a passport that would be valid for 3 months beyond their stay in Russia.
• This visa can be issued for single and double-entry. A single-entry visa allows only one entry into Russia while the double-entry allows two entries into Russia.
• Once you arrive in Russia, you would be required to register your visa and it must be done within 72 hours of arrival.
• It is possible for the local authorities to harass you if you do not register your visa.
• A local is Russia must register your visa for you, it could be a tour guide or resident of Russia.
• The registration however is not a one-time thing, you have to register each time you enter Russia.
• A hotel reservation is required. This should be valid for the duration of the trip.
• Documents such as your ties with family members in Comoros, birth and marriage certificate is required as proof that you intend to return to your country when your visa expires.
• Overstaying a Russian visa is a serious offense. If you are caught you would be delayed when leaving and you would encounter issues too.
• If you want to obtain medical treatment in Russia, you can also apply for this visa.
• All applicants must show that they have sufficient funds for their trip. A recent bank account, payslip or salary cheque would serve.

• A Russian business visa is issued to individuals who want to participate in business-oriented activities.
• It can be a single, double or multiple-entry visa. The single-entry and double-entry is valid for 30 days while the multiple-entry is valid for 1 year and 3 years and some cases.
• Single-entry allows one entry into Russia, double-entry grants two entries while the multiple-entry visa allows the applicant several entries into Russia while the visa is valid.
• Your employer in Comoros is required to write a letter stating that your trip is approved. The letter should also state your position at work and monthly remuneration.
• An HIV test is usually required during the business visa application process.
• Business travellers to Russia must be able to comfortably spend £100 daily for their entire stay in the Russian Federation.
• The Russian business partner is required to issue an invitation letter. The letter should contain details of the business transaction, duration and who will sponsor the trip.
• If there have been previous business dealings between both parties, details should be provided.
• Business visas can be extended only in exceptional cases (such as a serious illness). Note that an extension can only be granted at the request of your visa sponsor/host.
  

• A Russian student visa is given to foreigners who have been admitted into an institution of learning in Russia.
• It is important that you have been admitted before you apply for this visa.
• Applicants are required to have a sponsor for their education.
• The sponsor would be required to sign an affidavit and present a recent bank statement showing sufficient funds.
• If you are under a scholarship, you would be required to present a signed letter as proof. The letter should state how much of your studies the scholarship covers and the length of the scholarship.
• Previous certificates, transcripts of degrees earned should be presented.
• Minors are to have their original birth certificate and a signed letter from their parents/legal guardians.
• Those who want to study a short-term course such as language courses are also eligible for this visa.
• The letter of admission to the Russian institution of learning is required.
• A Russian student visa is valid for 90 days but can be extended to a year and then renewed after that for the duration of the study.
• Students can work during their free time such as weekends and holidays however, they need a permit.
• Russia grants work permits only to full-time students in a state-accredited institution.

If you overstay your visa, you would be prohibited from leaving until you obtain a valid exit visa. You may be able to obtain a visa extension from the consular officer at a border against the payment of a fine if you overstayed by up to three days, but this is not guaranteed.