Russia
A destination. Different possibilities.
Explore the available legal routes and ALLCB VISA assistance for Russia.
Find the route for your plans.
Unified electronic visa assessment
Short entry for eligible nationalities and permitted purposes under the current electronic-visa rules.
Tourist visa
Tourism supported by the required accommodation or tourist confirmation.
Private visit visa
A documented visit to a qualifying private host or family member.
Business visa
Meetings, negotiations, conferences and other permitted business visits.
Humanitarian visa
Eligible scientific, cultural, sporting, religious, charitable or humanitarian activity.
Preparatory year and Russian-language study
Preparatory or Russian-language study with an eligible institution and valid invitation.
University degree study visa
Bachelor, specialist or master studies with an eligible Russian university.
Vocational education study visa
Eligible secondary vocational or professional education.
Postgraduate or research study
Eligible postgraduate, residency, assistantship or research education.
Russian government scholarship study
Study through an awarded state-funded education quota and institutional placement.
Employment visa and work permit
Genuine employment with the required employer invitation and work authorisation.
Highly Qualified Specialist employment
Specialist employment meeting the current remuneration and employer conditions.
Employment patent assessment
Assessment for nationals who may work under the patent system after visa-free entry.
Company founder or business residence assessment
A genuine compliant Russian business activity assessed under the applicable entry and residence basis.
Temporary residence permit — quota route
Temporary residence through the general quota procedure where applicable.
Temporary residence permit — non-quota grounds
Temporary residence through an eligible family, education, origin or other statutory ground.
Residence route for qualifying graduates
Assessment of residence options linked to qualifying Russian education and academic results.
Permanent residence permit
Permanent residence through the general or an eligible simplified statutory route.
Residence as family member of a Russian citizen
Assessment of a genuine qualifying family relationship and the applicable residence procedure.
State compatriot resettlement programme assessment
Assessment of eligibility for the current voluntary compatriot resettlement framework.
Refugee status or temporary asylum
Protection assessment for a person fearing persecution or unable to return because of serious circumstances.
Russian citizenship assessment
Assessment of the general or an eligible simplified citizenship basis.