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How to get a Russian Federation visa from Malaysia
Visa types, fees, processing times and application requirements for Malaysian passport holders travelling to Russian Federation.
Visa types & fees
3 visa options for travelling to Russian Federation.
Business visa
Processing time10-20 working days
Validity30 days
Fee (approx.)$68
Tourist visa
Processing time10-20 working days
Validity30 days
Fee (approx.)$68
Transit visa
Processing time10-20 working days
Validity24 Hours
Fee (approx.)$68
Application requirements
Documents Malaysian applicants need to provide.
- A valid passport with at least 3 months validity and at least 2 blank pages for visa stamps.
- Complete Visa application form(One per person) online and then print.
- Two recent passport photographs(35mm x 45mm) taken on a light background.
- A copy of the applicant's return ticket is needed.
- A bank statement dating back to at least 6 months must be submitted so as to show that you can financially sustain yourself for the duration of stay.
- Children below the age of 12 are not required to go to the embassy for the interview.
- Applicants should ensure that they have a copy of the correctly filled and signed visa application form.
- Travel insurance.
- Proof of accommodation for the duration of stay must be provided.
- A detailed copy of the travel itinerary.
- If the trip is sponsored by a friend or relative in Russia, then an invitation letter is needed.
- Applicants below the age of 18 years must provide a copy of their birth certificate and a consent letter from parents.
Visa type details
Tourist visa
- The Russia tourist visa is issued for tourism, vacation, medical or ceremonial purposes.
- It can be used single and double-entry. The single-entry allows an individual to enter and exit Russia once while the double-entry permits two visits.
- Minors (children under 18 years) are to include a copy of their original birth certificate and photocopies of their parent’s passports.
- The passport-size photographs of adults must not be older than 6 months and for children, one month.
- A hotel reservation valid for the duration of the visa application and stay subsequently is required.
- Applicants must provide a certificate stating that they do not have HIV/AIDS. The certificate must not be older than 3 months old.
- Your Russian host should apply for an invitation letter which should state the relationship between you and your host, your entry and exit dates, and the exact reason for your visit.
- A receipt indicating payments for the services of a tourism agency or tour guide is required.
- Once you arrive in Russia, you are to register your visa. If you cannot register immediately you arrive, then you must do so within 72 hours of arrival.
- Registration of visas is not a one-time thing. For every new state in Russia that you travel to, you have to register your visa.
- Your tour guide or management of the hotel you are residing in can register the visa for you as it has to be done by the localhost.
- If you do not register your visa, you may be faced with inconveniences such as police harassment and detention or fines.
- Documents such as assets in Chad, admission letter or investment papers can be provided as proof that you intend to return to your home country when your departure date is due.
- A Russian tourist visa is valid for 30 days and is not extendable.
- Overstaying your visa is a serious violation of the law.
- Individuals caught overstaying their visas would be delayed and encounter lots of problems before they would be allowed to leave Russia.
Business visa
- The Russia business visa allows Malaysians travelers to partake in business activities while in Russia.
- Business visas can be:
- Single- or double-entry - valid for up to 3 months.
- Multiple-entry - 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.
- According to Russian law, 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 can be extended 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.
- Each issued visa must be approved by either the Interior Ministry of the Russian Federation or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to be fully valid.
- Your employer in Malaysia should provide a letter that 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.
- Business travelers to Russia should be able to fully demonstrate they have enough money to comfortably 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.
Transit visa
- This visa allows foreigners to transit through Russia to their destination country.
- Flight ticket to the destination country is required.
- You are also required to have the visa of your destination country.
- The visa is issued for 72 hours if you traveling by air, or for up to 10 days if using other means of transportation.
- Holders of this visa are not allowed to work or study while they are in the country.
- Your payment for this visa should be made by money order or cashier’s check (not cash).
- Minors should ensure they have an unabridged original copy of their birth certificate.
- Transit visas for Russia cannot be extended.
Where to apply
Russian Federation embassy & visa application centers in Malaysia.
Kuala Lumpur
Address263, Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Phone(+60) 3 4256 0009 / 7252
Websitewww.malaysia.mdi.ru
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Frequently asked questions
Can I take photos in Russia
If you take pictures of people, it is recommended to ask them for permission. Yes, you can take pictures when visiting some museums in Moscow and St. Petersburg, however, there are places where no photos are allowed.
How much money can I bring to Russia
You can legally bring out of Russia only $3,000 in cash.
What does a meal cost in Russia
According to official information, the minimum shopping basket (including bread, pasta, meat, fish, vegetables, fruit, milk, and sugar) in Russia costs 4209 roubles (USD 65) a month.
What is the best currency to take to Russia
The best currency to take to Russia is either the US dollar or the Euro. The Russia ruble is a currency that is hard to get hold of outside Russia.
Visa fees and rules change often. Confirm the latest Russian Federation visa
requirements with an official embassy or consulate before booking travel.