Russian transit visa for permanent residents in Germany and can be granted to someone and whose sole objective of visiting Russia is to make a connecting flight at an airport in Russia.
General Russians Transit Visa Requirements
Check to make sure on Russian Transit Visa Information to see if you will need a transit visa for Russia or the up-to-date tourist visa requirements for Russia.
- Fully completed and signed Russian Business Visa Application Form and essential declaration
- Passport Size Photographs: Photos must be taken within the last three months, according to the Russian visa photo requirements.
- Valid national passport with at least one blank page - Passport must not be older than 10 years and it should valid for at least six more months beyond the date you plan to leave Russia.
- Original of valid visa for the country of your current residency if you are a citizen of another country and one copy
- Your latest bank statements for three months and copies of the bank statements
- Confirmation of travel insurance for Russia showing the travel insurance coverage for the duration of the trip and one copy
- Proof of group travel if you are travelling in a group
- Proof of airline ticket reservation for Russia and one copy
- transit visa fees for German nationals and residents in Germany
Please Note: In individual circumstances, you may be asked to produce additional documents. Russians embassy procedures and policies can and do, alter overnight. We take no responsibilty for any such changes or any transaction initiated directly between an applicant and the Russians embassy in Germany.
Steps to Applying for Russian visa To apply for a Russian visa follow the steps given below:
- Check if you need to apply for a Russian Visa.
- Know when is the right time to apply!
- Figure out what type of Russian visa you need.
- Find out where you should lodge your application.
- Fill in the right Russian visa form.
- Collect the documents required for Russian visa.
- Make a visa appointment.
- Attend the visa interview.
- Submit your biometrics.
- Pay the visa fee.
Please Note: Please consult Russian embassy in your country as visa regulations for Russia can and often change overnight. In individual cases, additional documents required for Russian visa. We accept no responsibility as we have no affiliation with the embassy of Russia or their visa section.
Going for a visa interview at the embassy? The visa officer at the Russian consulate will look over your application and ask you questions if they wish to clarify anything. It is best to answer these questions honestly.
Typical questions asked at the Russia visa interview include:
- What is your purpose of your trip to Russia?
- Do you know anyone living in Russia?
- What is your current occupation?
- How long have you been in your current occupation?
- If you are a student, when will the studies finsh?
- How will you suuport yourself whilst in Russia?
- Have you ever travelled to other countries?
- Who will pay for your trip to Russia?
- What are your plans when you return from your trip?
- What will you do if your visa application is rejected?
- What is your marital status?
- Will you be involved in business in Russia?
Common reasons why your Russian visa application got rejected include:
- Lack of funds – you must be able to afford your trip Russia and you must provide documents to show that you can.
- Proof of accommodation not provided – you must be able to show where you will be staying in Russia and you can easily do this by providing a hotel reservation in Russia.
- The visa officer thinks you will not return to your home country – you must make it clear that you intend to leave Russia and return to your home country before the expiry of your visa. You can do this by providing documents that show you have ties where you live, such as an employment letter or proof that you own your home etc.
- No proof of residence – you must be able to prove that you can live in the country of your residence legally, so you must provide proof of residence.