Processing time:
IMPORTANT NOTE: After the documents are submitted and accepted it is not possible to speed up the process. If the application needs to be considered as an urgent case, then make sure to decide about it before submitting the application.
- Normal case at the Russian Consulate is 6-7 working days excluding submission day.
- Urgent case at the Russian Consulate is 4 working days excluding submission day.
Please note that the Russian Embassy reserves the right to process selected applications longer if interviews or additional clarifications are required.
Tourist Visa processing might be started 3 months prior to entering Russian Federation.