Russian visa for German citizens

Do Germans need a visa to visit Russia? The answer is yes, due to the existence of a visa regime between the Federal Republic of Germany and the Russian Federation.

A requirement for any type of a Russian visa (tourist, business, working and others) for a citizen of Germany is an invitation. Our company provides official issuing of invitations and assistance in visa support for citizens of Germany. Below we describe in detail how to get a Russian visa if you are a citizen of Germany.

How to get a Russian visa if you are a citizen of Germany

Step 1. Determine what type of visa you will need for your trip.

1.1. Tourist visa to Russia for Germans:

• the purpose of your trip is to visit the Russian Federation as a tourist;
• the actual stay on the territory of the Russian Federation will not exceed 30 days.

1.2. Business visa to Russia for Germans:

• the purpose of your trip is business or commercial;
• you need a visa for a long stay from 1 month to 1 year;
• you need a multiple entry visa.

1.3. Work visa to Russia for Germans:

• if you plan to officially work in the territory of the Russian Federation.

1.4. Private visa to Russia for Germans:

• to visit relatives;
• if you are planning to live in a private apartment or a house;
• if you are planning to enter the country once and stay for up to 3 months.

Step 2. Get an invitation.

To do this, you must fill out a form and send it along with a copy of the passport of the German citizen.

• Order a tourist invitation
• Order a business invitation
• Order a work invitation

The cost of tourist invitations for citizens of Germany

The cost of business invitations for citizens of Germany

Step 3. Prepare the documents.

Standard package includes:

• passport;
• invitation;
• application form;
• photo;
• insurance.

With these documents, you have to apply to one of the consular offices of the Russian Federation in Germany:

• Embassy of the Russian Federation in Berlin
  address: Unter den Linden 63–65, 10117 Berlin,
  tel.: (8-10-49-30) 2265-11-83.
  opening hours: Monday-Friday — 09.00 till 13.00;
• Consulate General of the Russian Federation in Bonn
  address: 53177 Bonn, Waldstrasse, 42,
  tel.: (8-10-49-228) 931-99-323.
  opening hours: Monday-Friday — 08.30 till 13.00;
• Consulate General of the Russian Federation in Hamburg
  address: Am Feenteich 20, 22085, Hamburg,
  tel.: (8-10-49-40) 229-52-01.
  opening hours: Monday-Friday — 09.00 till 13.00.
• Consulate General of the Russian Federation in Leipzig
  address: 04155 Leipzig, Turmgutstrasse 1,
  tel.: (8-10-49-341) 585-18-76.
  opening hours: Monday-Friday — 08.30 till 13.00.
• Consulate General of the Russian Federation in Munich
  address: D-81675 München, Maria-Theresia-Strasse 17,
  tel.: (8-10-49-89) 592-503.
  opening hours: Monday-Friday — 09.00 till 13.00.
• Consulate General of the Russian Federation in Frankfurt am Main
  address: 60318 Frankfurt am Main, Eschenheimer Anlage 33–34.
  Visitors are received at the address: 60318 Frankfurt am Main, Öderweg 16/18.
  tel.: (8-10-49-69) 596-74-503
  opening hours: Monday-Friday — 09.00 till 13.00.

Foreign citizens do not have to apply directly to the consular office, instead they can use the services of one of the visa centres, which are open to improve the quality of service for the citizens of Germany, other states and stateless persons who wish to receive a visa to the Russian Federation. Detailed information on applying for a visa through the Visa Application Centre is available at www.vfsglobal.com

In the consulate, you will be offered a choice of several rates for a visa:

• regular (issuing time 4-20 business days);
• urgent (1-3 business days).

A visa fee Russia will range from 90 to 540 USD, depending on the selected tariff. More accurate information on tariffs can be found on the official website of the Embassy of the Russian Federation in Germany.

Step 4. Register upon arrival on the territory of the Russian Federation.

Remember, that registration is compulsory if your stay is longer than 7 working days, excluding the day of entry. Registration should be done at the place of the actual residence of the guest. If you or your guests, citizens of Germany, have any difficulties in this matter, Travelmart is ready to assist in solving the issue of migration registration.