How to get a Russian Federation visa from Ghana

• This is the type of visa issued to persons intending to visit Russia for tourism purposes.
• You can also visit family and friends while on this visa.
• All visitors to Russia must carry a valid passport.
• Your total stay is counted starting from the day you enter Russia.
• Visa applicants intending to visit a friend or family need to submit an invitation letter from a family member or host living in Russia.
• This letter should clearly state the address and contact details of the host, as well as your relationship with them.
• During the visa application, you will need to provide proof of sufficient funds to last the duration of your stay.
• You are advised to exit the country before your visa expires and present documents that show you have the intention to do so.
• This visa does not serve study purposes. You cannot be enrolled in any of the institutions of learning in the country.

• This is the type of visa issued to Ghanaians traveling to Russia for business purposes.
• The Russian business visa is a multiple entry visa valid for 30 to 90 days.
• You can sign contracts, partake in auctions and exhibitions and also speak at business-related events while on this visa.
• You will need to provide an invitation letter from the Russian company you will be visiting.
• This letter will also contain their detailed address, accompanied with the date and actual purpose of your trip.
• If the intention is to attend a meeting or seminar, confirmation/invitation from the conference organizer/institution is required.
• If you are employed, you will have to present a certificate from your employer stating or allowing your business travel.
• Proof of sufficient funds to cover the costs of stay (e.g. bank statement for 2 recent months) is required.
• Self-employed people may need to submit proof of business registration.
• You cannot be gainfully employed while you are in the country with this visa.
• It must be made clear whether your trip will be sponsored by the employer or the local company.
• Proof of payment of visa application fee should be submitted.

• You will need a work visa if you intend to take up paid employment in Russia.
• The work visa is the most complex and expensive of all visa types to Russia.
• There are two categories of Russian work visa: the single-entry work visa (valid for 90 days) and the multiple-entry visa (valid for no more than 1 year).
• Processing a Russian work visa can be a long process.
• It can take up to a 100 days for the hiring company to complete the paperwork.
• Since a work permit is valid for only a year, it is recommended that you start your application in time.
• Visa applicants must be able to demonstrate their qualification for the job role.
• A valid medical insurance is required.
• In some cases, the applicant will be required to submit documents that show they have a clean criminal record.

The currency used in Russia is the Russian ruble. The exchange rate is 30 roubles to 1 US dollar.

Russia is colder than many countries but some places are warmer.

In general, Russia is a safe country, especially if you're traveling to large cities (such as Moscow, St. Petersburg, Vladivostok, etc.) However, there are a number of risk areas in Russia, which are not advisable not to travel to.

Russia does not have 2 capital cities, Moscow is the only one. Historically, Moscow has been the capital since the 14th century. Informally, though, St. Petersburg is sometimes called “the cultural capital”, but this has no legal implications.