Russian Government raises consular fees for visas to Russia

The Russian Government has adopted Decree No. 1292 of 02.10.2026. It amends Decree No. 889 of 11 November 2010 on consular fees: visa fees have been increased, and a separate fee for admission to Russian citizenship has been set for citizens of Abkhazia, South Ossetia and Transnistria. ConsultantPlus reported the document on 7 October.

What has changed

New consular fees for a visa:

• single-entry work visa or visa for entry to obtain a temporary residence permit (RVP): USD 100 if issued within 4-20 working days, USD 400 for urgent processing (within 3 working days);
• other ordinary single-entry visa: USD 50, urgent: USD 200;
• other ordinary multiple-entry visa: USD 150, urgent: USD 600.

The consular fee for admission to Russian citizenship of citizens of Abkhazia, South Ossetia and Transnistria will be USD 65.

Who it affects

Foreigners who need a visa to enter Russia and apply for it at a Russian consulate abroad: those coming to work, to obtain a temporary residence permit, to study, or for private or business trips. Separately, citizens of Abkhazia, South Ossetia and Transnistria applying for Russian citizenship through a consulate.

What to do

• Budget for the new fee. Check the exact amount and the date from which it applies with the consulate where you submit your documents.
• Urgent processing now costs four times as much as standard, so it is better to prepare your visa documents in advance and apply within the standard time frame.

What translations you will need

For a visa, a work invitation, a temporary residence permit or citizenship, documents in a foreign language usually need a notarised translation into Russian: passport, birth and marriage certificates, diplomas, certificates.

Send your documents to Stylus: we will translate them into Russian and have them certified by the notary in the office next door.