Visas & Immigration

Learn how to apply for visas, residence, and citizenship in Russia, whether you are immigrating for love, to find work, as a student, or simply for adventure.

Russian visas: how to immigrate to Russia

To move to Russia you are likely to need to complete a Russian visa application form. This guide will provide you with advice on which Russian visa to apply for, how to complete the application form and the costs you can expect to pay.

Moving to Russia on a Russian spouse visa

Learn more about the Russian spouse visa for foreign spouses, along with information on contacting the visa application center.

Getting a Russian work visa

This is a guide to the Russian work permit for Indian citizens and other expatriates looking to undergo employment in Russia.

Guide to citizenship: how to become a Russian citizen

Make sure you’re ready to relocate to Russia by getting an understanding of the law regarding Russian passports, Russian permanent residency and Russian citizenship, along with the Russian visa requirements.

Applying for a Russian student visa

Find out the Russian student visa requirements for foreign students wishing to study in Russia, plus information on Russian student visa costs, processing time and application forms.