PRIVATE VISA

Documents required for the private visa application

1. Visa support

• Original letter of invitation issued by the Federal Migration Service, or

• Written request from the host person (for close relatives - spouse, children, parents).

Find the list of documents for this type of visa below (Russia New rules). Written request form is available at our office.

A copy of visa support

2. Travel insurance certificate

The medical and repatriation insurance certificate with Russian or worldwide coverage issued by any insurance company. This certificate should contain a name of the insured person and the insurance validity period.

A copy of insurance

3. Visa application form

We would like to inform you that the Consular Department accepts the only application forms filled via the web-site of the Ministry of Foreign Affaires of Russian Federation: http://visa.kdmid.ru

The application form is to be fully completed, printed out and signed.

Important! Write down the password to your application form!

In case of any problem, please print the old application form (see below), fill it in and bring with other documents. We'll help you to fill in the on-line form at our office.

4. One recent passport size photo

Glued to the indicated space on the application form.

5. Current passport

Which should be valid for a minimum of six months after visa's expiration date and has at least 2 blank pages which do not need to be consecutive.

6. Proof of Financial Means

If you are unemployed or a student at the time of application, the consulate requires a copy of recent bank statements. The required amount is 1000€ per week of stay in Russia.

7. Copy of Belgian ID card for non Belgian citizens