Russian visa for Italian citizens

Do Italians need a visa to visit Russia? The answer is yes, due to the existence of a visa regime between Italy and the Russian Federation.

A requirement for any type of a Russian visa (tourist, business, working and others) for a citizen of Italy is an invitation. Our company provides official issuing of invitations and assistance in visa support for citizens of Italy. Below we describe in detail how to get a Russian visa if you are a citizen of Italy.

How to get a Russian visa if you are a citizen of Italy

Step 1. Determine what type of visa you will need for your trip.

1.1. Tourist visa to Russia for Italians:

• the purpose of your trip is to visit the Russian Federation as a tourist;
• the actual stay on the territory of the Russian Federation will not exceed 30 days.

1.2. Business visa to Russia for Italians:

• the purpose of your trip is business or commercial;
• you need a visa for a long stay from 1 month to 1 year;
• you need a multiple entry visa.

1.3. Work visa to Russia for Italians:

• if you plan to officially work in the territory of the Russian Federation.

1.4. Private visa to Russia for Italians:

• to visit relatives;
• if you are planning to live in a private apartment or a house;
• if you are planning to enter the country once and stay for up to 3 months.

Step 2. Get an invitation.

To do this, you must fill out a form and send it along with a copy of the passport of the Italian citizen.

• Registration of a tourist invitation
• Assistance to legal entities in registration of a business invitation
• Assistance to legal entities in registration of a work permit and work invitation

The cost of tourist invitations for citizens of Italy

The cost of business invitations for citizens of Italy

Step 3. Prepare the documents.

Standard package includes:

• passport;
• invitation;
• application form;
• photo;
• insurance.

With these documents, you have to apply to one of the consular offices of the Russian Federation in Italy:

• Embassy of the Russian Federation in Rome
  address: Via Nomentana, 116, 00161, Roma, Italia
  tel.: (8-10-39-06) 442 35 625
  opening hours: Monday-Friday — 08.00 till 11.30
• Consulate General of the Russian Federation in Genova
  address: Via Ghirardelli Pescetto, 16, 16167 Genova Nervi, Italia
  tel.: (8-10-39-010) 372-60-47, 329-93-92;
  opening hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday — 09.00 till 13.00;
• Consulate General of the Russian Federation in Milan
  address: Via Sant'Aquilino, 3, 20148, Milano, Italia
  tel.: (8-10-39-02) 487-50-432
  opening hours: Monday-Friday — 09.00 till 13.00.
• Consulate Gerneral of the Russian Federation in Palermo
  address: Viale Orfeo, 18, 90149 Palermo, Italia
  tel.: (8-10-39-091) 684-21-21, 611-39-70;
  opening hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 8.30-12.30; Tuesday, Thursday: 15:30-17:30.

Foreign citizens do not have to apply directly to the consular office, instead they can use the services of one of the visa centres, which are open to improve the quality of service for the citizens of Italy, other states and stateless persons who wish to receive a visa to the Russian Federation. Detailed information on applying for a visa through the Visa Application Centre is available at https://visa-it.com/en/.

In the consulate, you will be offered a choice of several rates for a visa:

• regular (issuing time 4-10 business days);
• urgent (1-3 business days).

A visa fee Russia will range from 80 to 480 EUR, depending on the selected tariff. More accurate information on tariffs can be found on the official website of the Embassy of the Russian Federation in Italy.

Step 4. Register upon arrival on the territory of the Russian Federation.

Remember, that registration is compulsory if your stay is longer than 7 working days, excluding the day of entry. Registration should be done at the place of the actual residence of the guest.