• Foreign nationals who visit India to start a business or to explore possibilities of starting a business.
• Original passport with minimum 6 months validity and two blank pages.
• Visa application form, should be filled out in English at http://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa, printed out and signed twice: under the photo and after the declaration.
• One good quality color photograph 3.5cm x 4.5cm.
• Copies of the relevant pages of the Internal Passport (front page, the page where the address is mentioned, the page about previously issued international passports).
• Copy of the photo page of the International Passport.
• If applicant has second valid international Passport he has to provide copy of all pages of Passport with original Passport.
• Up and dawn tickets (just a reservation).
• Confirmation of booking (just a reservation).
• A letter of invitation from the concerned company in India with signature and stamp.
• Copy of the Certificate of Incorporation or Registration.
• From a pharmaceutical company in India always ask for a license to sell medical goods- Membership Certificate of the Export Promotion Council (Pharmaceuticals Export Promotion Council)
• Original letter of petition from Russian company in English. The letter must be on the letter head of company with original stamp and signature. In the letter of invitation from Indian company and in the letter of petition from the Russian company must be specified: period of visa, number of entries, passport's details of applicant.
• Copy of the Certificate of Incorporation or Registration of the company with English translation (not notary)
• If applicant is the founder / Director of a company registered in India under the "Companies Act" must provide an original or notary copy of the Memorandum and Articles of Association, issued by Registrar of Companies, in which this company is registered, the applicant is registered as a director, Pan card of Company, Income Tax Return.
• If the applicant has two citizenships he should provide copy of second passport.

• A copy of migration card, a copy of registration certificate / visa, as well as evidence of their work in the territory of the Russian Federation for more than 2 years. If the applicant in the last two years living in Russian Federation , He/She has provide copies of supporting documents (visa / registration, work permit, residence permit, etc.).
• Additional Form for Foreigners.

The deadline for issuance of visas for Russian citizenship is 5 working days (may be more than five working days it depend on Embassy).
The deadline for issuance of visas for foreigners is 10 working days (may be more than five working days depend on Embassy).

Application for submission for visa may be by applicant or through accredited travel Agency or by a Notarized Power of Attorney.

(Cash payment, Rubles).

• The deadline for issuance of visas for Russian citizenship is 5 working days and more.
• The deadline for issuance of visas for foreigners is up to 5 working days and more.
• Citizens of other countries should provide the following additional documents:
• A copy of migration card, a copy of registration certificate / visa, as well as evidence of their work in the territory of the Russian Federation for more than 2 years. If the applicant in the last two years living in Russia, you must provide copies of supporting documents (visa / registration, work permit, residence permit, etc.).
• Additional Form for Foreigners.
• Application for submission of documents for visa may be filed by the applicant in person OR through accredited travel Agency OR by a Notarized Power of Attorney

Visa Fee Schedule

As part of further liberalization, simplification and rationalization of visa regime in India to facilitate greater movement & interaction between the people of the two countries, multiple entry, Tourist and Business visa for a period of 5 years can be granted to the Russian nationals.

The new rates for the Visa Service charge, for all types of visa is as follows with effect from April 01st 2024.