CONSULAR SECTION INFORMS
21.02.2020 - On temporary measures to suspend the entry into Russia of Chinese citizens with private, educational and tourist purposes, as well as to carry out labor activities. In accordance with the order of the Government of the Russian Federation, on February 20, 2020, the entrance through the state border of the Russian Federation of citizens of the People’s Republic of China, entering the territory of our country for private, educational and tourist purposes, as well as for employment, is temporarily suspended. 10.02.2020 - On 24 February the Consular Section will be closed Please be informed that the Consular Section of the Embassy of Russia will be closed on 24 February for a national holiday. 27.01.2020 - Information service of the FCS of Russia. The FCS of Russia has launched an information service that allows online checking of the presence of arrears in customs payments and decisions made by the customs authorities on non-permission to enter the Russian Federation. 24.12.2019 - Features of an electronic visa and conditions for its issuance Features for the filling of the electronic-visa form 29.11.2019 - About cases of refusal to enter the Russian Federation using electronic visas. At the same time, the Embassy receives complains from the citizens who were denied entry when crossing the border of the Russian Federation or registering for a flight from London. 07.11.2019 - On entry into force of the Agreement between the Government of the Russian Federation and the Government of Equatorial Guinea on conditions of the waiver of visa requirements for mutual visits of the holders of the diplomatic, service and special passports. On 8 November 2019 the Agreement between the Government of the Russian Federation and the Government of Equatorial Guinea on conditions of the waiver of visa requirements for mutual visits of the holders of the diplomatic, service and special passports entered into the force. 31.10.2019 - On 04 November the Consular Section will be closed Dear visitors!
Please be informed that the Consular Section of the Embassy of Russia will be closed on 04 November for a national holiday. 11.10.2019 - On entry into force of the Agreement between the Government of the Russian Federation and the Government of the Republic of Botswana on conditions of the waiver of visa requirements for mutual visits of the nationals of the Russian Federation and the national of the Republic of Botswana On 8 October 2019 the Agreement between the Government of the Russian Federation and the Government of the Republic of Botswana on conditions of the waiver of visa requirements for mutual visits of the nationals of the Russian Federation and the nationals of the Republic of Botswana entered into force. 08.10.2019 - On entry into force of the Agreement between the Government of the Russian Federation and the Government of Antigua and Barbuda on conditions of the waiver of visa requirements for mutual visits of the nationals of the Russian Federation and the national of Antigua and Barbuda On 22 October 2019 the Agreement between the Government of the Russian Federation and the Government of Antigua and Barbuda on conditions of the waiver of visa requirements for mutual visits of the nationals of the Russian Federation and the nationals of Antigua and Barbuda is entering into force. 27.09.2019 - Electronic visas to Saint-Petersburg and its surrounding Leningrad Region In accordance with the Decree of the President of the Russian Federation No.347 dated 18 July 2019, starting from 1 October 2019 nationals of 53 foreign states shall have the right to obtain single entry business, humanitarian and tourist visas for visiting Saint-Petersburg and the Leningrad Region in the form of an electronic document (e-visa) on the special website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation (http://electronic-visa.kdmid.ru/).
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