Russian Federation visa requirements for Guinea-Bissauans
Travel and visa requirements
Basic Travel Requirements for Guinea-Bissauans visiting Russian Federation
Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to apply for a Russian Visa.
- A passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended entry date with 2 blank pages for visa stamp.
- A duly completed and signed visa application form.
- If the applicant is a minor, the parents/legal guardians have to sign the form.
- Two identical passport-size photographs (35 x 45mm) taken on a white background.
- A travel document which includes valid identification.
- A proof of financial support is required.
- A proof of accommodation whether with a host or at a hotel.
- A copy of return flight ticket.
- Documentation showing applicant’s ties to home country.
- Travel medical insurance to cover entire duration of stay.
- Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
- A copy of travel itinerary with up-to-date flight exit and entry dates.
Russian Federation Visa for Guinea-Bissauans
Facts about Russian Federation
Types of Russian Federation Visa
Types of Visa | Processing Time | Duration of Stay |
---|---|---|
Tourist visa | 10 working days | 30 days |
Student visa | 10 working days | duration of study |
Business visa | 10 working days | 90 days |
General Requirements for Russian Federation Visa
- A passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended entry date with 2 blank pages for visa stamp.
- A duly completed and signed visa application form.
- If the applicant is a minor, the parents/legal guardians have to sign the form.
- Two identical passport-size photographs (35 x 45mm) taken on a white background.
- A travel document which includes valid identification.
- A proof of financial support is required.
- A proof of accommodation whether with a host or at a hotel.
- A copy of return flight ticket.
- Documentation showing applicant’s ties to home country.
- Travel medical insurance to cover entire duration of stay.
- Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
- A copy of travel itinerary with up-to-date flight exit and entry dates.
Russian Federation Tourist Visa Eligibility & Requirements
- Citizens of Guinea Bissau planning to visit Russia for relaxation and recreation need a tourist visa.
- The tourist visa can be issued on a single-entry basis.
- The visa is valid for 30 days.
- Travellers gaining entry into Russia through a cruise need proof of travel confirmation from a Russian travel company to go ashore.
- Any private visits to a resident in Russia are allowed on this visa.
- Holders of this visa are not authorized to work or study.
- An invitation from a host residing in Russia or from a Russian organization is needed. If invited by an organization, it is necessary that they must have been registered with the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
- A cover letter which has the name of the applicant the same way it appears on the passport should be submitted. This letter should also contain other details about the intended trip such as date of departure to and from Russia and a list of all the cities to be visited.
- As a tourist visa applicant you will need this type of visa;
- An original passport with at least 2 blank visa-designated pages (passport must be valid for at least 6 months after intended departure date from Russia).
- One 35mm x 45 mm passport-size photo signed on the back.
- A letter from the tour company or cruise line confirming you are travelling with a tour group should be submitted.
- A confirmation of hotel arrangements from an authorized Russian travel company, or directly from a Russian hotel, should be presented by lone travellers.
- Payments during the visa application process should be made by money order or cashier’s check (not cash).
- Vaccinations against measles, polio, diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis are necessary before you can gain entry into Russia.
- Photographs and printed matter directed against the Russian Federation is prohibited.
- Cats and dogs must be accompanied by an international veterinary passport or veterinarian health certificate.
- Import of local currency(Russian Rouble-RUB) and foreign currencies have no restrictions.
- Written declaration is required for import of amounts over 3,000.
Russian Federation Student Visa Eligibility & Requirements
- As a Guinea Bissau citizen who wants to take up a program of study in one of the institutions of learning in Russia, you are required to have a student visa.
- The visa can be extended to up to one year to cover the duration of the study.To extend your visa, you have to apply to the local division of the Federal Migration Service of the Russian Federation (FMS of Russia).
- Before applying for this visa, ensure that you have been offered admission to the school of your choice in Russia.
- The following documents are required during the visa application process:
- An official letter from the Russian university, institute or college confirming applicant has been admitted and is allowed to attend lectures.
- Previous educational certificates from past institutions attended.
- A proof that tuition fees has been paid.
- A copy of HIV test result which must be certified at the local office of the secretary of your state and translated into Russian.
- Student visa Applicants should have at least 325,425 RUB (USD 5,000) per year to cover all stay expenses in Russia.
- If you intend to work part-time as a student, you will require a work permit from the Federal Migration Service (FMS). The cost of a work permit for those on a Russian study visa is RUB 3,500 (USD 60).
- A certified document that shows that the applicants are in prefect shape should be presented.
Russian Federation Business Visa Eligibility & Requirements
- The Russia business visa allows business-inclined individuals to partake in business activities while in Russia.
- Business visas can be applied on a single or double entry and multiple entry basis.
- Single- or double-entry allows its holders to stay in Russia for up to 3 months.
- Multiple-entry is valid for up to 1 year or up to 3 years in some cases.
- The number of entries allowed depends on the applicant's specific travel conditions.
- The complete term of stay in Russia on a business visa should not exceed 90 days on a single visit within 180 days.
- Business visas are extendable. But only in exceptional cases (such as a serious illness). Note that an extension can only be granted on the request of your visa sponsor/host.
- Visas are granted approval by either the Interior Ministry of the Russian Federation or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
- Your employer in Guinea Bissau should provide a letter which states that he or she is aware of your business leave. The
- position you hold in the company and how long you have been employed for should also be stated in the letter.
- Foreigners coming to Russia as official speakers at a conference will also need to secure a business visa.
- Applicants are to provide bank statements which proves that they can spend £100 daily for their entire stay in the Russian Federation.
- An HIV test is usually required during the business visa application process.
- It might take up to 20 working days for your Russian business visa application to be ready.
Russian Federation Visa Fees
Visa Type
Sub Types
Visa Fees
Tourist visa
40.00 (USD)
Student visa
105.00 (USD)
Business visa
105.00 (USD)
Russian Federation Visa Application Centres & Embassies in Guinea Bissau
Location
Address
Bissau
Avenida dos Combatentes da Liberdade da Patria C.P. 308 Bissau Guinea-Bissau
bissau@mne.pt
(+245) 96 699 00 00 (+245) 96 698 00 00
What is the best time to visit Russia?
The best time to visit Russia is from mid-May through to September. It is cold during May, and more difficult and very few visitors visit; June is a little warmer but still with few visitors; July and August is the peak season with warmer weather; September is also a nice time of year with fewer visitors and still warm but slightly more temperamental conditions.
Is food cheap in Russia?
The minimum shopping basket (including bread, pasta, meat, fish, vegetables, fruit, milk, and sugar) in Russia costs 4209 roubles (USD 65) a month. For a monthly meal expenses ranges between 8,000 and 20,000 roubles (USD 130 to 330).
What currency is accepted in Russia?
The best currency to take to Russia is either the US dollar or the Euro.