Russian Federation visa requirements for Mauritanians

Travel and visa requirements

Basic Travel Requirements for Mauritanians visiting Russian Federation

Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to apply for a Russian Visa.

  • A Mauritanian international passport valid for 6 months after the intended departure date from Russia with at least two blank pages.
  • Duly filled, signed and printed application form.
  • Two recent passport-size photograph taken in a white background.
  • Travel insurance valid for the duration of the trip.
  • Invitation letter.
  • Hotel reservation.
  • Bank statement showing proof of sufficient finances.
  • Letter from employer.
  • HIV/AIDS certificate.
  • Birth certificate for minors(under 18 years).
  • Flight reservation.
  • Proof of payments.
  • Consular interview.

Russian Federation Visa for Mauritanians

Facts about Russian Federation

Despite the bureaucracy and occasional discomfort and inconvenience, tourists will find their visit to Russia worthwhile. The hospitality shown by Russians is the first thing that will blow your mind on arrival. Tourists are spoilt for choice of mountains and resorts to go skiing, trekking, and hiking, there is also the option of scaling over an active volcano. The great options available is sure to make you feel like your vacation doesn’t end. Travelers who enjoy the nightlife are sure to relish the experience of the vodka-fueled Russian nightlife.
 
The rich cultural heritage and natural variety in Russia make the country rank among the most popular tourist destinations in the world. The country presently has 23 UNESCO World Heritage Sites and many more which are still in consideration. The country had an all-time high of 33 million foreign tourists in 2013 which made it the seventh-most visited country in Europe and the ninth-most visited in the world.
 
Nationals of CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States) member states, most Latin American countries, Israel, and South Africa can visit Russia without a visa for a period of 90 days. South Koreans can visit without a visa for 60 days while tourists from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cuba, Laos, Macau, Macedonia, Mongolia, Montenegro, Serbia, Seychelles, and Thailand can visit for 30 days without a visa.

Types of Russian Federation Visa

Types of Visa Processing Time Duration of Stay
Tourist visa within 20 days 30 days
Business visa within 20 days 90 days
Student visa within 20 days Up to 1 year

General Requirements for Russian Federation Visa

  • A Mauritanian international passport valid for 6 months after the intended departure date from Russia with at least two blank pages.
  • Duly filled, signed and printed application form.
  • Two recent passport-size photograph taken in a white background.
  • Travel insurance valid for the duration of the trip.
  • Invitation letter.
  • Hotel reservation.
  • Bank statement showing proof of sufficient finances.
  • Letter from employer.
  • HIV/AIDS certificate.
  • Birth certificate for minors(under 18 years).
  • Flight reservation.
  • Proof of payments.
  • Consular interview.
Russian Federation Tourist visa Russian Federation Business visa Russian Federation Student visa

Russian Federation Tourist Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • The Russian tourist visa functions for people who are traveling to Russia for tourism activities like vacation, medical, events etc...
  • It can be issued single or double-entry.
  • The single-entry allows an individual to enter and exit Russia
  • The double-entry permits two visits into the country.
  • 30 days is the duration of stay for this visa, being a short stay visa.
  • 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.
  • Provision of hotel reservation valid for the duration of the visa application and stay in Russia.
  • You must provide HIV/AIDS certificate stating that you are negative of the virus and the certificate must not be older than 3months.
  • Your host in the Russian Federation should provide for an invitation letter known as izveshchenie and the letter must 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.
  • You are not to stay more than 30 days of this tourist visa duration, and you are to leave at the expiration of your visa stay. Overstaying can lead you to be penalized.

Russian Federation Business Visa Eligibility & Requirements

    • Russian business visa is granted to people who intend to conduct business activities.
    • This visa can also be used to attend business meetings, negotiate contracts and attend conferences.
    • It is valid for 90 days issued as a short-stay, non-extendable. 
    • This visa is a single-entry and double-entry types.
    • An official invitation letter is necessarily required.
    • The letter could be from your Russian business partners, work organizers or General Directorate for Migration of the Ministry of Interior of Russia.
    • The processing time for this visa is usually done within 7 working days, but this could be delayed due to some exceptional cases.
    • The visa is generally issued at $68.00 but the fee could be less or more from your own country or from the embassy or consulate you are applying from.
    • Proof of hotel reservations which should be verifiable and valid through the duration of stay is required.
    • Flight reservation showing the name of the airline, date of entry into and exit from Russia is also required.
    • Employed applicants are to present a letter from their employer in their home country stating they would return to their country at their visa expiration.
    • You must provide a negative status HIV/AIDS certificate (you obtained in the last three months) when applying for this visa.
    • Self-employed applicants can submit a copy of their business registration and tax clearance.
    • A cover letter which explains the reason you are visiting Russia should be provided. It should also contain personal details of your contacts in Russia.
    • A recent bank statement should be provided. It is to serve as proof that you have sufficient means to provide for yourself during your trip.
    • This visa cannot be used to take up courses even if the courses are business-oriented.
    • Applicants are to submit a valid travel medical insurance.
    • You are to ensure that your international passport or travel documents remain valid for as long as your visa is valid. If that is not the case then you are to renew your passport before starting the visa application.
    • You are to leave the country on/before the expiration of your stay.

    Russian Federation Student Visa Eligibility & Requirements

    • Russia student visa is issued to foreign nationals who want to want to study in Russia.
    • Individuals who want to go to a college, obtain a bachelor’s or master’s degree are eligible for this visa.
    • The visa is usually issued as a single-entry visa valid from 3 months to 1 year depending on what the Consul decides.
    • You can however, extend your visa for the duration of the course and also apply for a multiple-entry visa having began studying in the country.
    • Your information you are to supply to your visa form must be accurate and correct. Incorrect information could lead to visa process delayed or visa refusal.
    • You must have been admitted into the Russian institution before you can apply for the student visa.
    • You are to provide authenticated certificates or transcripts from schools previously attended either in your country or any other country you might have studied heretofore.
    • All documents the applicant will be provided must be submitted in person to the Russian Consulate or Embassy.
    • Proof of full or partial payments of fees will be required.
    • Visa applicants must have an HIV/AIDS negative status certificate obtained in the last 3 months.
    • Proof of clean criminal records such as Local authority or Police clearance from Mauritania authority.
    • The applicant must have sufficient funds to cover the costs of the course of study and must submit a recent bank statement which could be the applicant’s or a sponsor.
    • It is important to have medical insurance from a reliable insurance company in Mauritania. The insurance should be valid throughout the period of your study.
    • Applicants are to submit a copy of their flight and accommodation reservation. It is advisable to not make permanent bookings until the visa is confirmed and granted.
    • You must register your visa within 72 hours of entry into Russian territory.
    • A receipt of paid visa fees is required. Fees are non-refundable even if the visa request is denied.
    • As at the time of writing this article, a Russian student visa costs 68 USD.

    Russian Federation Visa Fees

    Visa Type

    Sub Types

    Visa Fees

    Tourist visa

    68.00 (USD)

    Business visa

    68.00 (USD)

    Student visa

    68.00 (USD)

    Russian Federation Visa Application Centres & Embassies in Mauritania

    Location

    Address

    Nouakchott

    Russian Embassy in Nouakchott, Mauritania BP 221 Nouakchott, Mauritania

    ambassaderuss@opt.mr

    (+222) 525 1973

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Who is the first president of Russia?

    Boris Yeltsin is the first President of the Russian Federation as of 1991 after the breakaway of the Soviet Union.

    Is Russia always snowy?

    Russia is indeed a snowy country and it is one of the countries in the world during the winter with -30 degrees Celsius(-22 Fahrenheit) which is very intensive in the area of Moscow.

    Are goods affordable in Russia?

    Russia is one of the affordable place to live as the price of commodities are less costly.