Russia Visa Information - UK - Visas for Special Events Taking Place In The Russian Federation

For the attention of applicants visiting the below events:

All the supporting documents must be provided according to the visa category you are applying for. Instead of a letter of invitation, issued by a Russian Federal Migration Service agency, you can provide written invitation from organizers of the below events.

Important Note: Your visa application will be processed and decided by the Embassy of the Russian Federation in London. The decision to issue or refuse a visa is made solely by the Embassy and VFS have no influence over that process. All applications are considered on their own merits, against the requirements set out by the Embassy of the Russian Federation in UK.

	May 2012- Judo Grand Slam in Moscow.
	May 2012- European Cup in judo in Orenburg.
	16- 19 May 2012- Second International legal forum in Saint Petersburg.
	17- 18 May 2012- Fifth Nevsky International Ecological congress in St. Petersburg.
	17- 19 May 2012- 5th International helicopter industry exhibition in Moscow.
	17- 21 May 2012- European sambo championship in Moscow.
	From 29 May 2012- ICF Kayak/Canoe Sprint World Cup in Moscow.
	June 2012- Women’s foil fencing World Cup in St. Petersburg.
	1- 6 June 2012- “St. Petersburg Foil” International fencing tournament within FIE World Cup program in St. Petersburg.
	4- 12 June 2012- International conference of the European Youth Card Association in Moscow and Yaroslavl.
	7- 10 June 2012- the international academic rowing regatta “The Moscow Regatta” in Moscow.
	9- 10 June 2012- EKF Championship for regions in Moscow.
	4- 11 June 2012- European cycling championship “Mountain Bike” in Moscow.
	21- 23 June 2012- The St. Petersburg International Economic Forum in St. Petersburg.
	29 June- 2 July 2012- stage two of the European Rugby Sevens in Moscow.

VISA APPLYING
PROCESS

Step 1

Only short-term visa applications are accepted at the VFS application centre. Holders of diplomatic and service passports intending to visit Russia on official Business will continue to apply in person at the Russian Embassy, London.

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 Consulate / Embassy of Russia to decide on.

Step 3

Please go to the link “All about visas” to understand details of short stay visas.

Step 4

Please select type of the visa you are applying for to obtain the information on the requirements.

Step 5

Please check the requirements carefully and fill in an online application form which is available in the section ‘Visa Application Form’.

Step 6

You need to print out your visa application form and come to apply in person to the Visa Application Centre in London or Edinburgh. Please note that at the time of submission you need to have all the documents and visa fees specified for your nationality and type of visa you are applying for. You can also apply by post. However, if the purpose of your travel to the Russian Federation is employment, you need to apply for your visa in person at the Russian Visa Application Centre, Please see the section ‘All About your Visas’ for more detailed information.

Step 7

Please ensure you check closure dates and read the security regulation notices before you visit the Visa Application Centre

Step 8

Please note that in order to collect your passport at the Visa Application 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 9

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 your passport.