Russian Visa Requirements for Nigeria
Russian, a transcontinental country, the only country capable of lay claim to two continents, Europe and Asia, as they are located in Eastern Europe and North Asia. This dutch speaking country is the the world’s largest nation, it also borders European and Asian countries as well as the Pacific and Arctic oceans. This country certainly one country worth visiting as shares two parent continents and some other fantastic features like their cuisine, beaches, people forest, animals, and more. With over a hundred tourist attractions, some of these wonderful sights worth seeing are, The Moscow Kremlin, State Hermitage Museum, Red Square, the beautiful St. Basil’s Cathedral, Lake Baikal, and plenty other amazing places.
Have you been wanting to take a trip or vacation to Russia, and yes you have an international passport, well if you don’t you are going to need one and a visa, well we’ve helped ease the stress and disbelieve in getting an a visa to Russia, with our written below, procedures, necessities and requirement in attaining a visa to explore the country of Russia. If you feel the need, or you need help with any issue, you can feel free to contact us.
Types Of Visas That Can Be Offered By The Russian Embassy
- Tourist Visa
- Business Visa
- Visit Visa
- Private Visa
- Student Visa
Russian Visa Requirements For Nigerian Citizens
- A valid international passport. This passport must be valid for at least six months after the Russian visa expires, and have at least two consecutive blank
- A honestly, completely filled application for. This form can be download online (DOWNLOAD PDF)
- Two recently taken passport photograph (Passport photo should be size 3x4cm with light background). This photo should not be more than six months old.
- Letter Of Acceptance
- Itinerary or Proof of Travel Arrangements.
- Bank Statement (signed by your bank managements)
- Medical Statement
- Cover letter
- Recent HIV/AIDS certificate. This certificate should not be more than three months old
- Return tickets
- Receipt showing that you have paid for the services of a tour guide or a tourism agency
- Letter from employer (Business visa applicants)
Visa Processing Time
Normally the visa processing time takes 3 to 5 working days depending on the urgency of your application, while some other times it can take up to 20 days to process.
Russian Visa Application Fee?
Note that any visa application fee paid upfront are non-refundable
| Visa Category | Visa Cost |
| Single-Entry Visa Regular fee (4-20 working days) Express fee (three working days) |
₦24,500 ₦49,000 |
| Double-Entry Visa Regular fee (4-20 working days) Express fee (three working days) |
₦39,200 ₦78,400 |
| Multiple-Entry Visa Regular fee (4-20 working days) Express fee (three working days) |
₦73,400 ₦147,000 |
Russian Embassy in Nigeria Bank Details / Where to Pay Visa Fees
| Name: | Embassy of the Russian Federation |
| Embassy’s Private Mail Box: | E51002 Adenkunle Fajuyi Street, Cad Zone A00 Central Business District, Abuja |
| Bank Address: | United Bank for Africa PLC Gana Street, Abuja |
| Account Number: | 1014969516 |
Russian Embassy in Nigeria
Location/address of Russian Embassy in Abuja
| Address: | Russian Embassy in Abuja Plot 1119, Constitution Avenue, Central Business District, Abuja |
| Phone Number: | 0812 139 37 21 |
| Email: | rusconsulabuja@mid.ru |
| Business Hours: | Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 09:00-12:00 Monday-Friday: 12:00-13:00 |
