Visa to Russia for Turkish Citizens

The presence of a visa regime between the Republic of Turkey and the Russian Federation provides a clear answer to the question: do Turkish citizens need a visa to Russia?

The basis for issuing a visa of any type (tourist, business, work, etc.) to a Turkish citizen is an invitation.

Our company provides services for issuing tourist invitations, as well as assisting legal entities in preparing and submitting documents for business invitations. Additionally, we assist organizations in preparing documents for employing foreign workers at all stages of the process.

Below we will explain in detail how a Turkish citizen can obtain a visa to Russia.

How can a Turkish citizen get a visa to Russia?

Step 1. Determine the type of visa required for this trip.

1.1. Tourist visa to Russia for Turkish citizens:

• The purpose of your trip is to visit Russia as a tourist;
• Your stay in the Russian Federation will not exceed 30 days.

1.2. Business visa to Russia for Turkish citizens:

• The purpose of your trip is business or commercial;
• You need to get a visa for a long stay, from 1 month to 1 year;
• You need to obtain a visa for multiple entries.

1.3. Work visa to Russia for Turkish citizens:

• If you plan to work officially in the Russian Federation.

1.4. Private visa to Russia for Turkish citizens:

• The purpose is to visit relatives or family members;
• You will stay in private accommodation – apartment or house;
• Your stay in the Russian Federation will be a single-entry visit for up to 3 months.

Step 2. Obtain an invitation for a Turkish citizen to Russia.

You can take advantage of our professional services:

• Issuance of a tourist invitation
• Assistance to legal entities in issuing business invitations
• Assistance to legal entities in obtaining a work permit and work invitation

Tourist invitations for Turkish citizens

Issued by a registered tour operator. Only as part of a tourist package.

Business invitations for Turkish citizens

Assistance to legal entities in preparing and submitting documents for business invitations.

Step 3. Gather the document package.

Note that the consular section of the Russian Embassy in Turkey has fully switched to issuing visas through electronic visa applications via the internet. The electronic visa application can be filled out in Russian or English and printed using the special website of the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia at this address

The standard package includes:

• Passport;
• Invitation;
• Application form;
• Photographs;
• Insurance.

With the prepared documents, contact one of the consular institutions of the Russian Federation in Turkey:

• Consular Section of the Russian Embassy in the Republic of Turkey, Ankara
  Address: Karyagdi Sok. 5, Cankaya, Ankara, Turkey
  Phone: (8-10-90-312) 440-94-85
  Working hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday — 09:00 to 12:30 ;
• Consulate General of the Russian Federation in Istanbul
  Address: Istiklal Cad, 219-225a, 34430, Beyoglu, Istanbul, Turkey
  Phone: (8-10-90-212) 292-51-01.
  Working hours: Monday to Friday — 08:30 to 11:30.
• Consulate General of the Russian Federation in Trabzon
  Address: Istiklal Cad, 219-225a, 34430, Beyoglu, Istanbul, Turkey
  Phone: (8-10-90-212) 292-51-01.
  Working hours: Monday to Friday — 08:30 to 11:30.

Foreign citizens can choose not to contact the consular institution directly, but use the services of one of the visa centers, which have been established to improve the quality of service for Turkish citizens, citizens of other countries, and stateless persons wishing to obtain a visa to the Russian Federation. Detailed information about submitting documents for a visa through a visa center is available on the website www.vfsglobal.com

At the consulate, you will be offered several visa processing options for Turkish citizens:

• Standard (processing time 4-20 business days);
• Urgent (1-3 business days).

The consular fee for obtaining a visa for a Turkish citizen to Russia ranges from 70 to 420 USD, depending on the chosen option. More detailed information about tariff issues can be found on the official website of the Russian Embassy in Turkey.

Step 4. Register upon arrival in the Russian Federation.

Remember, registration is mandatory if the stay exceeds 7 working days, excluding the day of arrival. Registration is done at the place of actual residence of the guest.