How to get a Russian Federation visa from Niger

• The Russian business visa allows its holders to partake in business activities while in Russia.
• This visa has both single and double-entry valid for up to 3 months.
• The multiple-entry visa 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.
• 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 every 180 days.
• 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.
• 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 Niger should provide a letter that states that they are 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 required during the business visa application process.
• It might take up to 20 working days for your Russian business visa application to be ready.

• The Russian student visa enables foreign students to take up a program of study in one of the institutions of learning in Russia.
• The Russian student visa is initially valid for 90 days but 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.
• An official letter from the Russian university, institute or college confirming the applicant has been admitted and is allowed to attend lectures is to be submitted.
• Previous educational certificates from past institutions attended are to be provided also.
• Proof of payment of tuition fees must be provided.
• A copy of the HIV test result which must be certified at the local office of the secretary of your state and translated into Russian is to be submitted.
• 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).
• Applicants are expected to be of perfect health before coming into Russia and a certified document that shows this must be presented.

• The Russian tourist visa is issued to foreigners planning to visit Russia for tourism, relaxation, and recreation.
• This visa is also for persons who are travelling to Russia to visit family and friends.
• You can use this visa to tour the Russian Federation.
• The visa is a single-entry visa valid for 30 days.
• If you are travelling to Russia via a cruise ship, you do not need a visa. However, proof of travel confirmation from a Russian travel company is needed to go ashore.
• Persons who wish to make private visits to someone in the country are also eligible for this visa.
• The visa does not offer work or study authorization.
• An invitation from a host residing in Russia or from a Russian organization is needed for this application.
• If invited by an organization, it is necessary that they must have been registered with the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
• A cover letter that 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 the date of departure to and from Russia and a list of all the cities to be visited.
• If travelling as a tour group or cruise passenger, a letter from the tour company or cruise line confirming itinerary should be submitted.
• If travelling as an individual, confirmation of hotel arrangements from an authorized Russian travel company, or directly from a Russian hotel, should be presented.
• All your 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 travelling to Russia.
• It is advisable to exchange your money in advance before travelling to Russia as functional exchange outlets are sometimes hard to find in the country.

• This visa allows you to transit through Russia to your destination country.
  
• With this visa, holders can make stopovers in Russia.
• Flight ticket to your destination country is to be provided.
• You are also required to have the visa of your destination country.
• The visa is issued for 72 hours if you are traveling by air, or for up to 10 days if using other means of transportation.
• Holders of this visa are not to work or study while they are in the Russian Federation.
• 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.
• This visa cannot be extended.

The official currency used in Russia is the Russian ruble or rouble. The plural form is written as Rubli and its sign is ₽ and the code is written as RUB. Foreign currencies are usually not accepted for transactions except it will be undeclared. Very few hotels accept USD but they might be at unfavorable rates.

Yes, they do. In Russia, police officers can stop and check your ID or passport holding you back for up to 3 hours to establish your identity so it is wise to have your passport on you always.