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Visit the Consulate General in Helsinki, Consulate General in Turku, Consulate in Mariehamn or Chancellery in Lappeenranta by Appointment.

To the attention of the visa applicants applying for the visa to Russia directly in the Embassy/Consulate of Russia Federation by booking the appointment in advance.
Please be informed that Embassy/Consulate of Russia Federation start processing visa applications only after the applicant has paid the required visa processing fees.
Embassy/Consulate of Russia Federation is not responsible for the delays in the processing times, which may occur if the applicant has not paid the visa fees promptly against the received invoice (bank and ATM payments accepted). The first day of the processing is considered to be the one, when the payment confirmation (stamped bank statement or a receipt from the ATM machine or an extract on the bank transfer) has been delivered to the Consulate.

This page allows you to schedule an appointment at a Consulate General / Consulate / Chancellery for submitting Russian visa application papers at your convenience.
Schedule Appointment

Please click here to obtain information on who can submit visa application at the Embassy/Consulate/ Chancellery.

Before scheduling an appointment please make sure that you have filled the application form available on this website. Please note that handwritten forms will no be accepted.
After completing your visa application form kindly print and submit your application with a prior appointment to the visa section of the Embassy / Consulate of Russia Federation.

Please note if you already have an appointment scheduled, you will not be allowed to schedule a second one till the date of your appointment lapses. To cancel your appointment please follow the link below or contact us on 010 320 48 58 Mon-Fri except on public holidays declared by the Embassy/Consulate/Chancellery.

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.