At the moment, the visa migration policy of Russia is regulated by Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 335 dated June 9, 2003.
In accordance with it, in order to enter the territory of the Russian Federation, foreign citizens and stateless persons must present a valid identity document and recognized by the Russian Federation as such , and a visa, unless a different procedure for entry into the Russian Federation is established by an international treaty.
| 1. Types of visas to Russia for foreign citizens and visa-free entry rules for citizens of the CIS
2. Rules for entry into Russia for citizens of the CIS and neighboring countries 3. Rules for obtaining a visa to Russia 4. Policy requirements for a visa to Russia for citizens of non-CIS countries, Turkmenistan and Georgia 5. How to choose insurance for a visa? 6. Insurance for visa extension to Russia 7. How to buy medical insurance for a visa to Russia online? 8. The cost of medical insurance for a visa to Russia 9. What does an electronic insurance policy look like? |
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1. Types of visas to Russia for foreign citizens and visa-free entry rules for citizens of the CIS
Entry visas are obtained by foreign citizens outside of Russia before entering the territory of the Russian Federation. Visas are made in paper form and pasted into the applicant's foreign passport if a positive decision is made by the migration services of the Russian Federation. Documents for obtaining visas are accepted by consular services of the Russian Federation abroad. Visas are issued on the basis of invitations from the host country, which can be either a private person or a legal entity.
The main types of entry visas to Russia:
Tourist visa category T. Issued to foreign citizens wishing to visit Russia for tourism purposes. The invitation must be issued by an accredited travel company registered in Russia and included in the Unified Federal Register of Tour Operators. The visa can be single or double entry. Validity period, as a rule, no more than 1 month.
Business visa category D. Issued for a business and / or commercial trip to Russia. The list of possible grounds for obtaining a business visa is wide. The invitation is issued by two state. structures: the Federal Migration Service of the Russian Federation and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation. A business visa can be single, double or multiple entry.
A work visa category P. It is issued on the basis of an invitation from a company registered on the territory of Russia. The right to issue an invitation for a work visa is for companies that have a valid permit to attract foreign labor or another document that allows them to attract workers from countries with a visa regime. The validity period of a work visa is from 3 months to 3 years.
Private visa category H. Issued for frequent visits based on an invitation from a private or legal entity. A request for registration is submitted to the FMS of the Russian Federation by a Russian citizen who has permanent registration on the territory of the Russian Federation.
Student visa category U. An invitation is issued by an educational institution where a foreign citizen is going to receive education.
Humanitarian visa Category G . Issued to a foreign citizen to enter the country for the purpose of carrying out scientific, cultural, socio-political, sports, religious, humanitarian and other missions.
There are a number of other visas, the procedure for obtaining and the validity of which differs significantly from the above types of entry visas. These include diplomatic, service and transit visas.
2. Rules for entry into Russia for citizens of the CIS and neighboring countries
Special rules for entry into the Russian Federation apply to citizens of the CIS countries and some states neighboring Russia. Residents of countries that are members of the Commonwealth of Independent States have the right to enter Russia without first obtaining an entry visa. To cross the border with the Russian Federation, it is enough to present a foreign passport when passing through customs control. Citizens of Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Ukraine and Abkhazia, when crossing the border, have the right to present only an internal passport. Visa-free entry to the Russian Federation is possible for up to 90 days. Often, police officers often require migrants to present insurance, referring to paragraph 5 of Art. 27 of the law on the procedure for entering the Russian Federation and leaving the Russian Federation, which requires the presence of an insurance policy for foreign citizens entering the territory of the Russian Federation. If you need a longer stay in Russia, you need to issue one of the possible permits (residence permit, residence permit, visa, etc.). An exception to the rule are Turkmenistan and Georgia. Citizens of these countries currently do not have the right to visa-free entry to the territory of the Russian Federation. To cross the border with Russia, they are subject to standard visa rules.
Before buying insurance policy, it is recommended to consult with the consular service of the Russian Embassy, the migration service or another body authorized to establish requirements for health insurance policies for staying in the country.
3. Rules for obtaining a visa to Russia
The requested package of documents for obtaining an entry visa to Russia is submitted to one of the consular departments of the Russian Federation abroad.
To obtain a work, tourist, private, business, student and humanitarian visa, it is mandatory to provide the following documents:
A visa application form [1] filled out by the applicant of the established form with a photograph.
A valid health insurance policy that complies with the "Regulations on health insurance of foreign citizens temporarily staying in the Russian Federation".
Identification document and valid on the territory of the Russian Federation.
When applying for a long-term visa (more than 3 months), it is mandatory to provide a certificate of the absence of HIV infection.
Invitation from the host.
Depending on the type of visa requested, a number of documents are additionally provided confirming the existence of legal grounds for entering Russia: certificate of housing in the Russian Federation, TIN, employment contract, certificate of enrollment in an educational institution, etc.
The term for issuing an entry visa to Russia is no more than 20 days from the date of receipt of the full set of documents. An application for a visa extension should be submitted no later than 20 working days before the expiration of the existing visa. After obtaining one of the above visas and entering the territory of the Russian Federation, foreign citizens are required to register at the FMS office at the place of temporary residence.
4. Requirements for an insurance policy for a visa to Russia for citizens of non-CIS countries, citizens of Turkmenistan and Georgia
A medical insurance policy is a mandatory document for obtaining an entry visa to Russia. The insurance must be presented along with the rest of the package of documents when applying for a visa to the Russian Federation. The border services also have the right to require the presentation of an insurance policy when crossing the state border. The applicant has the right to independently choose an insurance company and an insurance tariff when applying for insurance for a visa to Russia. There are a number of rules that an insurance policy must comply with. Mandatory requirements for insurance for foreign citizens in Russia are enshrined in government decree No. 1488 "On health insurance for foreign citizens temporarily staying in the Russian Federation ...".
4.1. Coverage requirements and insurance policy
The main requirements that insurance must meet in order to obtain a visa to Russia: Validity period for the entire duration of the requested visa. In case of obtaining a multivisa, insurance must cover the period of validity of the first entry into the Russian Federation. Receipt under the insurance policy of full medical care in emergency cases, including transportation costs, costs of both inpatient and outpatient treatment, emergency evacuation, emergency care, repatriation to your homeland in case of death. The validity of the policy throughout the Russian Federation. See also Insurance for studying in Russia Insurance for obtaining a residence permit (residence permit) in Russia
4.2. Requirements for the appearance of the policy for a visa to Russia
The insurance policy for a visa to Russia is filled out in typewritten text. The insurance contract must contain the following information : the name of the insured person, the period of validity of the insurance, the territory of the policy, the insured events included in the contract. The contract must be executed in Russian or English. In case of using other languages, a notarized translation into Russian or English is additionally attached. When applying for a policy under the insurance program for those traveling abroad, you must indicate the validity period of the policy in the appropriate column of the contract. If the policy is purchased to obtain a visa to Russia, then the validity period of the insurance must be at least the validity period of the requested visa. If you need to extend your visa, insurance requirements remain.
5. How to choose insurance for a visa?
To obtain an exit visa to Russia, an insurance policy is accepted with a standard set of options that meets the minimum requirements of consular services. Additional risks must be included in the policy according to the purpose of the trip and the type of visa.
5.1 Which insurance company to choose for visa to Russia?
There are lot of companies offering insurances. But here are more popular one:
- Arsenal
- AlphaInsurance
- Absolute
- Liberty
- Renaissance
- RESO guarantee
- Zetta
5.2. Russian tourist visa insurance Policy requirements are standard.
For a short trip to populated areas with developed infrastructure, standard coverage of 30,000 euros is usually sufficient. For trips to remote regions of the country (for example, to the mountains or to the islands), it is recommended to increase the amount of coverage to 50,000 euros, since any involuntary transportation to the nearest medical facility requires significant additional costs (10,000 - 20,000 euros). Basic insurance does not cover the treatment of injuries sustained while playing sports. If you plan to go in for sports during the trip, you must specify the appropriate option when issuing the policy.
5.3. Insurance for multivisa to Russia Policy requirements are standard.
For numerous short-term trips (less than 30 days each) to Russia within the validity period of a multivisa, it is recommended to issue an insurance policy with a validity period of 1 year and a certain number of insured days within that year. For example: annual policy for 30 insured days; annual policy for 60 insured days; annual policy for 180 insured days; etc. The insurance policy will cease to be valid either after the expiration date (in a year), or as the insured days are exhausted. The calculation of the used insured days is made on the basis of entry/exit stamps on the territory of the country.
5.4. Insurance for a visitor visa to Russia Policy requirements are standard.
Obtaining a visitor visa implies the existence of material and administrative responsibility of the inviting party for the actions of the traveler. When applying for a policy to apply for a visitor visa, it is recommended to add the "Civil Liability" option . In this case, compensation for damage caused to health or property of third parties abroad is carried out at the expense of the insurance company.
5.5. Russian student visa insurance Policy requirements are standard.
Since during a long stay abroad, multiple requests for honey are possible. assistance (there is a risk of early spending of the sum insured) , it is recommended to increase the amount of insurance coverage up to 50,000 euros. Learn more about obtaining an insurance policy for studying in Russia.
5.6. Insurance for a work visa to Russia Policy requirements are standard.
An injury received during working hours is recognized as a work injury , even if it is not related to the performance of official duties. The nature and extent of the injury in this case does not matter. The basic insurance does not cover the treatment of injuries sustained while working abroad. To obtain a work visa, you must indicate the type of work in the appropriate paragraph during the execution of the insurance policy.
6. The cost of medical insurance for a visa to Russia
The cost of insurance for a visa to Russia varies from 0.3 to 1.5 euros per day and depends on the following factors: Insurance Company; Age of the insured (for children under 2 years old and persons over 65 years old, a multiplying factor is applied); Sum insured (the maximum amount within which medical assistance will be provided); Going in for sports (a multiplying factor is applied); Availability of additional options (luggage insurance, civil liability, accident, trip cancellation). To calculate the current cost and issue an insurance policy, taking into account the necessary parameters, use the online search .
7. Insurance for visa extension to Russia
If it becomes necessary to extend a visa, a foreign citizen must personally appear at the Federal Migration Service at the place of migration registration or at the place of actual stay and present a number of established documents (detailed information is available on the website of the Federal Migration Service of the Russian Federation [2] ) . The lack of a medical policy is a violation of the law and may result in the refusal of a visa extension and / or will cause the Russian authorities to require you to leave the country.
8. How to buy medical insurance for a visa to Russia online?
Buy online
You cane compare the prices and buy online through:
1. cherehapa
or
2. EKTA
The process of purchasing insurance consists of several stages, taking a total of about 10 minutes: Indication of general information about the trip (country of trip, dates of trip, number of Insured). Choice of insurance program and additional risks (sum insured, coverage currency, sport, other additional options). Entering data on the Insured persons and the Policyholder (the Policyholder is the person who pays for the policy). Policy payment. Payment methods may include: payment by bank card; payment through payment systems Yandex.Money, WebMoney, Qiwi, Alfa-Click; cash payment at the office of the insurance company and at the offices of partner companies (restrictions apply).
Obtaining an insurance policy. After registering with the insurance company and paying for the policy, the completed insurance form is sent to the policyholder's email in PDF format. Before applying for a visa to Russia, the policy must be printed out and enclosed in a package with other documents. In the process of issuing an insurance policy online, data is transmitted via the XML protocol to the server of the insurance company, where the insurance contract is registered and the policy is assigned a unique identification number. The process takes 5 to 10 minutes. The service is available 24 hours a day.
9. What does an electronic insurance policy look like?
Print out the issued policy and attach it to the package of documents for the visa. There are two ways to purchase a medical insurance policy that meets the requirements for obtaining a visa to Russia: personally at the office of the insurance company; completely independently on the Internet with the help of an online service. An insurance policy purchased online and then printed out is an official document and is accepted by all Russian visa centers located on the territory of the Russian Federation. Examples of insurance policies and conditions of insurance.
