Citizens of the Russian Federation and other foreign nationals normally resident in the Russian Federation can obtain visa from the Embassy. Russian nationals holding ordinary passports should ensure that they carry a valid visa for India, issued from an Indian Mission before they travel to India. There is no scheme of issuing visas on arrival for such travellers at any of the entry points in India. Visa applications are considered on its merits and the Embassy has the right to seek additional information at any stage during processing the requests. The fact that an application for visa has been received at the counter does not guarantee that visa will be issued. The Embassy reserves the right to refuse a visa without assigning any reason whatsoever. Application for visa is entertained only if the applicant's passport is valid for more than six months on the date of application.

The Consular wing normally takes around 5(five) working days to issue a tourist visa and 10 (ten) working days for other types of visas.

Issue of visa to foreigner nationals is subject to the clearance from the Indian Embassy in the native country of the visa applicant. Hence sometime, due to delay in clearance, such applicants might not get their visa on the delivery date printed on the Receipt. They are advised to check about the readiness of their visa on the following numbers before coming to the Embassy:

495-9171935
495-9810093
495-7837535 Ext: 358

TOURIST VISA
For Russian Nationals
Visa application form, in duplicate, should be filled out in English. One passport-sized colour photograph is to be pasted on each visa application form. Return air ticket, hotel booking/ or invitation from host (along with copy of the photo page of the host’s passport), copies of the relevant pages of the Internal Passport (front page and the page where the address is mentioned) are to be produced while submitting the visa application form. If the applicant wishes to apply for visa for more than 3 months duration, a certificate from a recognized clinic to the effect that the person is free from HIV is to be submitted. (This is applicable to all types of visas for Russian nationals applying for more than three months duration). A service fee of Rbls 1600 is to be paid by each applicant. Children whose names are entered in the parents’ passports also need to pay.

For other Nationals
Visa application form, in duplicate, to be filled out in English. One passport-sized colour photograph is to be pasted on each visa application form. Applicants are required to produce proof of residence/registration/work visa in Russia. Hotel bookings/or invitation from the host (along with copy of the photo page of the host’s passport), and return air ticket etc., should be produced while submitting the application form. Fee may be ascertained from the Consular wing.

BUSINESS VISA
Two visa application forms filled in English along with two passport-sized colour photographs, invitation letter from the concerned Indian company (preferably along with copy of the registration of the company), a supporting letter from the Russian company in English (preferably along with copy of the registration of the company), hotel booking, copies of the relevant pages of the Internal Passport (front page and the page where the address is mentioned) and dated two way air tickets are to be submitted at the visa counter. If the applicant wishes to apply for visa for more than 3 months duration, a certificate from a recognized clinic to the effect that the person is free from HIV is to be submitted. Service fee of Rbls 1600 is to be paid by each applicant. For other nationals, fees may be ascertained from the Consular Section.
The applicant who is the promoter/director of a company registered in India under Companies Act should normally present original or certified copy of the Memorandum & Article of Association issued by Registrar of Companies where the company is registered for inspection.
As per revised visa rules foreigners should apply for Business Visa in their country of origin or in the country of minimum 2 years of domicile.

STUDENT VISA
Student visas can be obtained on furnishing proof of admission to recognized universities/institutions in India for the duration of the course of study(messages by e-mail are not accepted), proof of source of finance for the study in India, HIV clearance certificate (if the course is of more than 3 months duration), together with two application forms filled in English and two passport-sized colour photographs, copies of relevant pages of the Internal Passport (front page and the page where the address is mentioned). A service fee of Rbls 1600 is to be paid by each applicant. For other nationals, fees may be ascertained from the Consular wing.

VISA FOR STUDY IN YOGA, VEDIC CULTURE, INDIAN SYSTEM OF MUSIC, DANCE ETC
Visa to pursue studies in yoga, Vedic culture, Indian system of music, dance etc, in recognized Indian institutions is issued on production of admission letters(( messages by e-mail are not accepted) from recognized Indian Institutions. Application forms are to be submitted in duplicate with two passport-sized colour photographs. Additional documents required are copies of relevant pages of the Internal Passport (front page and the page where the address is mentioned) and AIDS clearance certificate (if the course is of more than 3 months duration). A service fee of Rbls 1600 is to be paid by each applicant. For other nationals, fee may be ascertained from the Consular wing.

TRANSIT VISA
Transit visas are also required to be obtained like other visas before departure, as transit visas for brief halts in India (up to 72 hours) en route to other destinations cannot be obtained from Immigrations counters at the airports in India. Application form in duplicate filled in English , air tickets, visa for the final destination, copies of the relevant pages of the Internal Passport (front page and the page where the address is mentioned) etc are required to be produced at the time of applying for a transit visa. Visa fee is 1600 Rubles for Russian nationals and for other nationals the fee may be ascertained from the Consular wing.

Employment visa:

“The Employment and Business Visa would be issued from the country of origin,or from the country of domicile of the foreigner provided the period of permanent residence of the applicant in that particular country is for more than 2 years.”

Applicant seeking employment visa is required to submit following documents along with visa application form:
1.Employment of contract
2. Visa support letter from the employer company
3. Copy of the Registration and Memorandum & Article of Association of the employer company under Companies Act
4. In case of a foreign MNC, copy of the RBI permission to establish business/office in India.
5. Documents which prove that the employer company is actually functional on ground
6. Documents which prove that the applicant is genuinely qualified for the job offered.
Employment visa applications to work with proprietary concerns, shops and partnership firms are normally not accepted.
7. Additional Form for Employment Visa
8. Copy of Degree/Diploma.
Foreign nationals coming to India for execution of a project/contract, installation/commissioning of equipment/machine/tools in terms of contract of supply, repair of plant/machinery under warranty, imparting training for the personnel of Indian company, for providing technical support/ services and transfer for know how also need to apply for Employment Visa. They need to furnish following documents/information:
i. Copy of the contract between Indian and the Russian company.
ii Visa support letter from the Indian company which shall also be responsible for the conduct of the foreign national during his stay and also for his departure upon expiry of visa.
iii Visa support letter from the Russian company
iv Additional form for Employment Visa
vi Copy of the degree/diploma

OTHER VISAS
Applicants seeking visas for Research, attending International Conferences and Seminars held in India, film shooting, to visit spouses/ relatives of persons working/employed in India etc., are required to submit relevant documents to prove the fact along with visa application forms. Consular section may be contacted for further details. Other conditions for visa remain the same.

WHERE TO OBTAIN VISA IN RUSSIA

Visa in Russia can be obtained from the Embassy of India, Moscow and the Consulates of India in St. Petersburg and Vladivostok at the following addresses:

Embassy of India
Consular Wing
4, ul. Vorontsovo Polye
Moscow
Telephone (eng): 917 48 35,(Rus)917 19 35
Fax: 916-23-43
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Consulate General of India
35, Ryleeva Street
St. Petersburg
Telephone: 812-272 1731, 272 1988
Fax : 812-272 2473
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Consulate General of India
46, Verkhneportovaya Street,
PO Box No. 90 308
Vladivostok
Telephone: 4232-413 920
Fax: 413 956, 007-50985-11015
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M/s TT Services has been awarded the Visa Outsourcing Contract by the Embassy of India, Moscow. M/s TT Services would open the Indian Visa Service Centre (IVSC) on 9 October, 2009 at the following address:

Moscow, 103051
2nd Floor, Bolshaya Sukharevskaya Square 9
Metro Station: Sukharevskaya
Phone : +7495 - 4119027
Fax : +7495 – 4119027
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The IVSC will be open w.e.f 9 October, 2009 from 1000 hrs to 1700 hrs on all week days including holidays. All Tour Operators and individual visa applicants are requested to submit their applications at the IVSC. Online - www.ttsvisas.ru

VISA FORMS

Visa forms can be obtained from above addresses. You can view/download Visa form (format MS Word 2000) from the FORMS menu.

WORKING HOURS

Visas applications can be submitted at the Consular wing of the Embassy of India, Moscow from 10 AM to 12.30 PM on all working days. Visas can be collected from the same place on the specified dates from 5 PM to 6 PM. Our Consulates in St. Petersburg and Vladivostok accept visa applications from 9.30 AM to 6 PM on all working days. We are closed on Saturdays & Sundays.