Step 3. Obtain a visa to the Russian Federation at a consulate or at a visa center abroad.

When the invitation from the receiving party is obtained, a foreign citizen must apply to the visa center or consulate of the Russian Federation in the territory of the country in which he lives, and provide a mandatory set of documents:

• completed visa application
• international passport valid 6 months after the expiration of the visa/li>
• photos 3.5 x 4.5 cm
• original or copy of the invitation from the host
• a receipt for payment of the consular fee (this amount depends on the type of visa, country and citizenship that the applicant has)
• medical insurance

The address and phone numbers of consular offices can be found here:
https://www.kdmid.ru/docs.aspx

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