Russian visa for French citizens

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

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

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

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

1.1. Tourist visa to Russia for French citizens:

• 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 French citizens:

• 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 French citizens:

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

1.4. Private visa to Russia for French citizens:

• 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 French citizen.

• Order a tourist invitation
• Order a business invitation
• Order a work invitation

The cost of tourist invitations for citizens of France

The cost of business invitations for citizens of France

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 France:

• Russian embassy in Paris
  address: 40-50, boulevard Lannes, 75116 Paris
  tel.: (8-10-33-1) 4504-05-50
  opening hours: Monday-Friday — 09.00 - 12.00;
• Consulate General of the Russian Federation in Strasbourg
  address: 6, place Sébastien Brant, 67000 Strasbourg
  tel.: (8-10-33-3) 8836-73-15
  opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday — 09.00 - 12.00;
• Consulate General of the Russian Federation in Marseille
  address: 3, avenue Ambroise-Paré, 13008 Marseille
  tel.: (8-10-33-4) 9177-15-25
  opening hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9.00 - 12.00.

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 France, 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 vfsglobal.com

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

• regular (issuing time 4-20 business days);
• urgent (1-3 business days).

A visa fee Russia will range from 90 to 540 USD, 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 France.

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.