Russia Visa Information - Finland - All About Your Visas

Work visa is required in case you wish to enter Russian Federation for employment. Work visa can be valid for up to 3 months and can be issued for single or double entry. Also work visa can be issued for multiple entries and can be valid for up to 3 years.
Please note that in case of submitting the application for so called work entry visa the passport should be valid for no less than 18 months from the date of issue of the visa..
Applicants can apply for multiple entry visa on the condition that they have already traveled to Russia on single/double entry visa during the past year. Dates of validity of the visa will correspond with the dates mentioned on your letter of invitation issued by a Russian Federal Migration Service agency or a telex from the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Please note that you require to submit your HIV test Certificate when applying for work visa.

Please click on the tabs above to obtain the required information about your visa application.

VISA APPLYING
PROCESS

Step 1

Holders of diplomatic and service passports as well as members of official delegations intending to visit Russia on official Business will continue to apply at the Russian Embassy/Consulate/Chancellery in Helsinki, Turku, Mariehamn and Lappeenranta prior to a decision being taken on your application.

Step 2

Before applying, please ensure you are very clear on your ‘purpose of visit’ - do remember we are here to assist and help you through the entire visa application process but are not permitted to advise or guide you on choosing a visa category. Since our work is primarily administrative in nature, we have no say on whether you will be granted a visa as this is entirely the prerogative of the Embassy / Consulate/Chancellery of Russia to decide on granting of visa.

Step 3

Please go to the link “All about visas” to understand details of short stay visas.

Step 4

The application form for all nationalities is available on this website in the section ‘Application form’. Please complete the application form online from this website only and print it. No postal application can be accepted.

Step 5

Please submit your printed and signed application form with all the additional documents to the Russia Visa Application Service Centre. Please note that every visa application needs to be accompanied by a visa fee for the amount applicable to your chosen visa category. Please note handwritten changes in the printed form are not accepted.

Step 6

Please ensure you read the security regulation notices before you visit the Visa Application Centre / Embassy/ Consulate/ Chancellery

Step 7

Please note that in order to collect your passport at the Visa Application Service Centre you will need to present the original receipt given to you during the submission which will be collected from you as a proof of delivery of your passport. Please make sure you have a copy of it if you require it for your records.

Step 8

It is Applicant’s responsibility to check the validity of the visa issued to ensure that it covers the period of stay requested, the number or entries required, and that it is valid for the purpose of trip immediately after collection of the passport.