Tourist Visa from Kenya to Russian Federation

Tourist Visa from Kenya to Russian Federation Description

The Russia tourist visa is issued to foreigners planning to visit Russia for relaxation and recreation.
The visa is a single-entry visa valid for 30 days.
If you are travelling to Russia via a cruise ship, you do not need a visa. However, a proof of travel confirmation from a Russian travel company is needed to go ashore.
Kenyans who aim to make a private visit to someone in the country are also eligible for this visa.
The visa does not offer work or study authorization.
An invitation from a host residing in Russia or from a Russian organization is needed. If invited by an organization, it is necessary that they must have been registered with the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
A cover letter which has the name of the applicant the same way it appears on the passport should be submitted. This letter should also contain other details about the intended trip such as date of departure to and from Russia and a list of all the cities to be visited.
All tourist visa applicants should be ready to present the following documents:

An original passport with at least 2 blank visa-designated pages (passport must be valid for at least 6 months after intended departure date from Russia).
ONE 35mm x 45 mm passport-size photo signed on the back.
If traveling as a tour group or cruise passenger, a letter from the tour company or cruise line confirming itinerary should be submitted.
If travelling as an individual, a confirmation of hotel arrangements from an authorized Russian travel company, or directly from a Russian hotel, should be presented.

All your payments during the visa application process should be made by money order or cashier’s check (not cash).
Vaccinations against measles, polio, diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis are necessary before travel to Russia.
It is advisable to exchange your money in advance before travelling to Russia as functional exchange outlets are sometimes hard to find in the country.

A Kenyan passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended arrival date and must have 2 blank pages for visa stamp.
Duly completed and signed visa application form.
If the applicant is a minor, the parents/legal guardians have to sign the form.
Passport-size photographs (35 x 45mm) taken in white background.
Travel document.
Proof of financial support.
Proof of accommodation.
Copy of return flight ticket.
Documentation showing applicant’s ties to home country.
Travel medical insurance to cover entire duration of stay.
Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
Copy of travel itinerary.

Validity: 30 days
Processing Time: 10 working days
Cost: Not available

Address

Embassy of the Russian Federationin Kenya, P.O Box 30049, Lenana Road, Nairobi, Kenya.

Phone

+254 20 272 8700