How to apply for a Russian visa in Singapore

Mandarin ducks botanic gardens singapore — Botanic gardens, a stone’s throw from the Russian Embassy has much to offer.

How to apply for a Russian visa in Singapore ?

NOTE: As of 6 July 2015, applications for visas (except Diplomatic and Service visas) are to be submitted to the Russian Visa Application Centre located at Cecil Street 135, level 8, 069536

Visit: www.vfsglobal.com/russia/singapore for more information.

Tel: 669 29 873

Email: info.rusg@vfshelpline.com

Source: http://www.singapore.mid.ru/Visa_Information.htm

Applying for a Russian visa in Singapore is a pretty straightforward affair, especially if you are a holder of a Singapore passport.

It takes 5 working days for a normal application and 3 working days for an expedited one, in which you have to pay an estimated of double the price.

My only gripe is that the consular hours are open from 10am – 12pm, hence if you are a working professional, you may have to take an early lunch to apply and collect the visa. The embassy is located at Nassim Road, about a 30 minute drive from the city. If you’re taking the train, stop at Botanic Gardens MRT on the Circle Line. You can take a leisure trek for about 15 minutes through the Botanical Gardens to the Nassim Road exit (near the NParks headquarters). When you see a roundabout, exit and cross the road at the traffic junction. Follow the sign which shows you the direction of Nassim Road. It’s less than 5 mins up the slope.

Also note that the embassy is pretty strict on the collection of the visa. For Singaporeans, if you send a normal application on Wednesday, you can only get your passport back with the visa the Wednesday next week. You have to submit your visa application manually at the embassy, personally or via a representative.

For Singaporeans

Visit (http://www.singapore.mid.ru/Visa_Information_fo_Singaporeans.htm) to ensure you have all the documents required.

1. Visa Support letter – this is a letter from a travel agency which has the license to invite foreign tourists to Russia. It is absolutely essential in the Visa application process. I didn’t have this when I first submitted my documents and was told to come back again.

I would recommend using Real Russia to get the Visa Support documentation done.

The turnover time is pretty quick (on the same day) and all you need to do is key in information about your trip and pay through credit card. It cost about 15 pounds (~USD25) for a single entry support letter.

There is no need to book any hotel, flight or purchase anything from the Real Russia to get a visa support letter.

For more information, refer to: https://www.realrussia.co.uk/visas/russian/invitations/tourist

2. E-Application

At the time of publication, the Russian embassy in Singapore had implemented an E-Application system. You would have to enter your particulars online at https://visa.kdmid.ru/ before printing out the e-form, signing it and sending it to the embassy to process.

Do note that it is essential to do the application online before going down – you don’t want a wasted trip.

3. Check your passport for:

Two blank pages
That it does not expire six months after your trip to Russia
It also says in the website that “Work or Student visa applicants must have a passport valid for at least 18 months and a HIV-certificate issued by any local or international hospital.”

4. Applying manually at the embassy, personally or via a proxy.

The process is pretty quick and the queue at the embassy is not long. Be sure to bring all your documents and (CASH only) to make an upfront payment. Do note that the embassy accepts only Cash payment and there are no ATMs in the vicinity.

The chart as follows – prices are in SGD:

Single trip

Double trip

Multiple trips

Single Transit

Double Transit

Normal

Urgent

Normal

Urgent

Normal

Urgent

Normal

Urgent

Normal

Urgent

140

110

225

210

420

140

110

225

5. Collection

Normal visa processing time is 5 working days – e.g. if submitted on Monday, collection is on Monday next week.
– Urgent visa processing time is 3 working days – e.g. if submitted on Monday, collection is on Wednesday or Thursday

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For non-Singaporeans

Please refer to: http://www.singapore.mid.ru/Visa_Information_fo_Foreigners.htm for more information.

1. Check if you need a visa.

http://www.singapore.mid.ru/VISA_FREE.htm

2. If you need one, check if you are eligible to apply for a Visa in Singapore

http://www.singapore.mid.ru/LONG_TERM_PASS.htm

3. Visa Support letter – this is a letter from a travel agency which has the license to invite foreign tourists to Russia. It is absolutely essential in the Visa application process. I didn’t have this and was told to come back again.
I would recommend using Real Russia to get the Visa Support documentation done.

The turnover time is pretty quick (on the same day) and all you need to do is key in information about your trip and pay through credit card. It cost about 15 pounds (USD25) for a single entry support letter.

There is no need to book any hotel, flight from the Real Russia to get a visa support letter.

For more information, refer to: https://www.realrussia.co.uk/visas/russian/invitations/tourist

4. E-Application

Do note that it is essential to do the application online before going down – you don’t want a wasted trip!

5. Check your passport for:

Two blank pages
That it does not expire six months after your trip to Russia
It also says in the website that “Work or Student visa applicants must have a passport valid for at least 18 months and a HIV-certificate issued by any local or international hospital.”
Travel Medical insurance is mandatory for EU nationals

6. Applying manually at the embassy, personally or via a proxy.

The process is pretty quick and the queue at the embassy is pretty short. Be sure to bring all your documents and (CASH only) to make an upfront payment. Do note that the embassy accepts only Cash payment and there are no ATMs nearby.

Click here to view the visa fees for each country: http://www.singapore.mid.ru/Visa_fees.htm

5. Collection

Normal – from 5 to 20 working days – e.g. if submitted on Monday collection is on Monday next week or later
Urgent – 3 working days – e.g. if submitted on Monday collection is on Wednesday or Thursday

Hope this information is helpful and let me know if you have any questions.

You can also write in to the embassy for official answers – they are pretty responsive and you should be able to get your answers within a working day.

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A small tip – if you’ve got time on your hands, take the time to visit the Singapore Botanic Gardens, a stone’s throw away from the Russian Embassy. Head there via the Nassim Road entrance. Otherwise, take a stroll from Botanic Gardens MRT. It makes the 15 minute walk seem so worth it!

51 Responses to "How to apply for a Russian visa in Singapore"

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1. Bay Yong Teo says:
  
  February 5, 2015 at 8:55 am
  
  Thank you Phebe Buffay for your time and effort to post this visa guide. The guide is detail and easy to understand.
  1. Phebe Buffay says:
    
    February 6, 2015 at 10:00 am
    
    Thanks! Hope you found the information useful.
    
    Cheers,
    Phebe
2. Shawn says:
  
  February 5, 2015 at 3:21 pm
  
  Hi Phoebe, thanks for posting this. I’m actually planning to travel in Russia this coming summer. You mentioned using RealRussia to get the Visa Support Documentation but I was wondering how you got the actual documents. Did they mail it to you in Singapore? Do you know if they mail it to other countries if I’m applying it from a different country? I’m a Singaporean currently in the US.
  1. Phebe Buffay says:
    
    February 6, 2015 at 9:59 am
    
    Hi Shawn,
    
    Nice to hear from you and thanks for checking in.
    
    I received the Visa Support documents via an email attachment. The Russian embassy in Singapore does not require a physical hard copy of the visa support documents – the pdf copies were sufficient. If required, Real Russia will be able to courier the hard copy from their office in Moscow for an additional fee. Feel free to check with Real Russia if the US embassy will require the hard copy of documents.
    
    A point to note – do ensure that you fully review the application requirements at the consulate you intend to apply to avoid making multiple trips. You can contact Real Russia’s visa team on visas@realrussia.co.uk if you have any questions. Their replies are pretty prompt.
    
    Last but not least, if you are staying in Russia for more than 7 working days in a single city or town do remember to register your visa. This can be done so at selected hotels/ travel agencies. For more information, http://realrussia.co.uk/Visas/Russian/Registration is a good resource.
    
    Hope the information helps and feel free to reach out if you have further questions.
    
    Happy travels!
    
    Cheers,
    Phebe
3. Helen says:
  
  August 28, 2015 at 1:57 pm
  
  Hi Phebe,
  
  Thanks for posting the information for visa application to Russia. It is very useful. But, I still have doubt regarding the visa support letter. If I obtain the visa support letter from “Real Russia” which was recommended by you, do I still need the hotel confirmation and air ticket confirmation for submission?
  
  Hope to hear from you asap.
  
  Thanks & Regards
  Helen
  1. Phebe Buffay says:
    
    August 28, 2015 at 3:23 pm
    
    Hi Helen,
    
    Thanks for checking in.
    
    Based on the latest Russian visa submission guidelines, the documents required are appended below. From my understanding and experience two years back, hotel bookings and air ticket confirmations were not required. The Visa Support letter was required instead.
    
    If you are booking a room with a big hotel chain like Novotel, the hotel may be able to provide you with a Visa Support letter free of charge.
    
    For more details, visit: http://www.vfsglobal.com/russia/singapore/Tourist.html
    
    1. Electronic Visa application form – I did a check and hotel and air ticket information is not required to fill this up. You will need information from your Visa Support letter to fill this up though.
    
    Visa application form must be filled in on-line, printed out and signed personally by the applicant.
    
    One recent photo (size 3.5 mm x 4.5 mm) must be glued to the form.
    
    Note*: Make sure that you have entered your name in an identical format to that of your passport name. A friend omitted a comma and her application was rejected.
    
    2. Passport: original AND photocopy
    
    The passport must have at least two empty pages and must expire not earlier than in six month after trip to Russia.
    
    3. Tourist Confirmation: original OR clear photocopy; (This refers to the Visa Support letter which I recommended from Real Russia)
    
    For non-Singaporeans:
    
    a) For Non-Singaporeans – valid Singapore Employment Pass or other Visit Pass/Permanent Resident Identification Card/Disembarkation Card: original AND photocopy;
    
    b) For Nationals of European Union Member States and Israel – Travel insurance valid in Russia for the whole travel period: original AND photocopy.
    
    Hope this information comes in useful!
    
    To my other readers – appreciate if you could share your experience too.
    
    Thanks much!
    
    Best,
    Phebe
    1. Helen says:
      
      August 29, 2015 at 1:04 am
      
      Hi Phebe
      
      Thank you very much for your wonderful information. I have also found out from Real Russia website that if I book hotel from them, the support letter will be issued to me free of charge. Their customer service is excellent. They have provided me a lot of useful travel information. Thanks so much for your recommendation.
      
      This is our first time travelling to Russia. We do not understand Russian language. Is it difficult to travel around Moscow? We also plan to visit St Petersburg. Do you think we should spend more days in Moscow or St Petersburg? Appreciate your advise.
      
      Have a nice day.
      
      Helen 🙂
      1. Phebe Buffay says:
        
        August 29, 2015 at 9:12 pm
        
        Hi Helen,
        
        Thanks for sharing your experience. It’s great to know that Real Russia offers a visa support letter free of charge if a hotel booking is made with them.
        
        With regard to your question on the itinerary, I’ve only been to Moscow. Didn’t have time to visit St Petersburg during my last trip. My friends’ advice would be to allocate an equal amount of days in each city as both Moscow and St Petersburg would have highlights of their own. Getting around Moscow was not difficult. There were signs in English especially in the touristy areas such as the Kremlin, Red Square and St Basil’s Cathedral.
        
        Check this post for more information: http://3.0.222.169/2014/01/23/planning-a-two-day-moscow-itinerary-on-a-budget/
        
        That being said, be prepared to read signs in Russian characters, especially in the subway. If you’re really pressed for time, 2-3 days in each city would suffice.
        
        Thanks for checking in and feel free to let me know if you have any questions.
        
        Happy travels!
        
        Best,
        Phebe
      2. Helen says:
        
        August 30, 2015 at 2:37 pm
        
        Hi Phebe
        
        Thank you very much for your advise. May I know which hotel are you staying during your last trip? We will be travelling budget. We got no intention to take taxi from airport to the hotel. Do you have any recommendation on budget hotel which is easy access to Metro and airport?
        
        Is the support letter state that we are taking a tour with Real Russia? If I book a budget hotel, will the hotel I furnish to Real Russia coincide with the details on the support letter? I’m worried this will affect the visa approval.
        
        Helen 🙂
      3. Phebe Buffay says:
        
        August 31, 2015 at 2:03 pm
        
        Hi Helen,
        
        I stayed at the Izmailovo Gamma Delta hotel during my last trip. It was safe and was located near the metro. It took slightly more than an hour to get to the airport via train. It’s a 25min train ride into the city.
        
        For more information, visit: http://3.0.222.169/2014/01/11/affordable-accommodation-in-moscow/
        
        The booking was made via a third party site, Agoda.
        
        All I did was to provide my relevant contact details to Real Russia in order to obtain the Visa Support letter for a fee. Real Russia was not involved in the booking of that hotel. The letter acts as an invitation for you to Russia – purely procedural. Simply supply Real Russia the necessary details and you will get a Visa support letter in less than 24 hours.
        
        Hope this helps and feel free to get in touch if you have further questions.
        
        Best,
        Phebe
      4. Helen says:
        
        September 2, 2015 at 2:17 am
        
        Hi Phebe
        
        Thanks for all your time and information. Hope that everything will be fine during my trip to Russia.
        
        Cheers…:)
4. Weng says:
  
  November 29, 2015 at 7:10 pm
  
  Hi Phebe,
  
  Thanks a lot for the posts on your Trans Siberian trip. They are a great read.
  
  I am planning a trip to Eastern Siberia in 2016 and it looks like there is a lot of paper work to prepare for the trip.
  
  – Visa and invitation letter, accomodation, train and air tickets, tours
  
  Could I know the order in which you settled the above, i.e. which ones to do first?
  
  Also, is a visa for passing through Mongolia needed?
  
  Thank You
  
  Regards,
  1. Phebe Buffay says:
    
    November 29, 2015 at 9:27 pm
    
    Hi Weng,
    
    Glad to know you found the posts helpful : )
    
    No visa is required for Mongolia if you’re a Singapore citizen.
    
    You can apply for the Russian visa and accommodation concurrently.
    
    As shared in previous comments, some hotels provide the visa support letter but not all. If you’re booking a more affordable hotel, chances are they don’t provide a visa support letter. You can get one from Real Russia for a small fee, by submitting the relevant information.
    
    My suggestion would be to get the train and air tickets confirmed first – that way you’d have firmed up the number of days you’re in each town. You can then apply for the visa and then the accommodation. Flight and accommodation information are not required in the visa application.
    
    Feel free to check in should you have any questions!
    
    Best,
    Phebe
Diana Kwan says:

March 18, 2015 at 12:14 pm

Hi Phebe,

Thank you for the useful information! I wonder if you know if can I collect the visa on behalf for my mum? She will apply in person but she will be out of town by the time the visa is ready. I will like to collect on her behalf.

Can you kindly advise me please?
1. Phebe Buffay says:
  
  March 18, 2015 at 12:41 pm
  
  Hi Diana,
  
  Yes, from what I understand the embassy allows for a representative for visa collection. You will need to present the visa collection receipt.
  
  To be sure if any other documents are required, you can call the embassy at 6235 1832/ 6235 1834.
  
  Hope that helps!
  
  Cheers.
  Phebe
  1. Diana says:
    
    April 1, 2015 at 2:00 pm
    
    Thks Phebe! You are super helpful and thank you for sharing all the useful infos!
    
    Have a wonderful Easter weekend!
Shirley says:

May 7, 2015 at 9:19 pm

Hi Phebe,

My Papa and Mama (aged 73 and 60) are joining us for tour to Russia in June. They are Malaysian residing in Johor. Can we help them to apply Russian Visa in Singapore?
1. Phebe Buffay says:
  
  May 11, 2015 at 11:37 pm
  
  Hi Shirley,
  
  Thanks for checking in.
  
  It is possible to apply for a Russian Visa for passport holders who are not Singaporean.
  
  From what I understand, Malaysian passport holders can apply for a Russian visa without a Singapore Long-Term Visit Pass. However, you will need valid Singapore Disembarkation Card.
  
  This webpage here is very useful – http://www.singapore.mid.ru/Visa_Information_fo_Foreigners.htm
  
  Alternatively, you can call the Russian Embassy hotline – (65)6235 1832, 6235 1834 for more information. The embassy staff are pretty responsive on email too – (russian_embassy@singnet.com.sg russia-sg@yandex.ru)
  
  Hope this helps and hope the application will work out : )
  
  Best,
  Phebe
Seng says:

May 15, 2015 at 2:25 am

Phebe, thanks for sharing your knowledge. It is most helpful. Great stuff.
lee says:

May 16, 2015 at 11:52 pm

hi, Phoebe

may i know ,for visa submission do the consular need the prove of return ticket or hotel booking confirmation?
i saw some people said that need the medical insurance. is it travel insurance they refer too? do we need to provide this detail too?

thanks for help.

lee
1. Phebe Buffay says:
  
  May 17, 2015 at 11:12 am
  
  Hi Lee,
  
  Nice to hear from you.
  
  The proof of return ticket and hotel confirmation are not necessary documents, but you will need the details when you fill up the Visa application form. https://visa.kdmid.ru/PetitionChoice.aspx?AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1
  
  What is important is the visa support letter, and the Visa application form which you will be asked to fill up online.
  
  Travel Medical insurance is not mandatory but highly advisable.
  
  For more information, please refer to this site: http://www.singapore.mid.ru/Visa_Information_fo_Singaporeans.htm
  
  Thank you.
  
  Best,
  Phebe
Axel F says:

June 10, 2015 at 6:34 pm

Hi Phebe,

Just a little word to say a BIG thank you for your time and efforts, very useful and detailed!!

Thanks again 😉
carrot.b says:

July 8, 2015 at 12:11 am

hi

1) Apply Russian Visa in hand first THAN buy air tickets? Please advise.

2) Do i need to input entry date in the application form? I will not be able if i have not book my air tickets.

3) the entry date input seem to restrict me getting the best offer airfare.

Travel end July 2015.

carrot
1. Phebe Buffay says:
  
  July 9, 2015 at 12:06 am
  
  Hi Carrot,
  
  1) You can apply for the Russian Visa and air tickets concurrently. You are not required to show proof of your air tickets in the visa application.
  
  2) Yes, you need to have an idea of the exact date in which you will be entering Russia.
  
  Hope this helps!
  
  Cheers,
  Phebe
  1. carrot says:
    
    July 10, 2015 at 3:32 am
    
    Hi Phebe
    
    2) I have already purchase the visa support entry date 29 jul 2015 and exit date 20 Aug 2015 and submit online application .. will my visa be approved if my exact travelling date is 1 aug to 10 august?
    
    I read that you can enter at a later date and leave at earlier date but not later.
    
    i have just prepared my document but have not submit…
    i intend to submit soon and book my tickets and accomodation.
    
    Carrot
    1. Phebe Buffay says:
      
      July 10, 2015 at 3:53 pm
      
      Hi Carrot,
      
      I am not 100% sure, but I think a shorter travelling time period would work, as long as it falls within the date range of your Visa support entry.
      
      Hope you have a smooth visa application process!
      
      Cheers,
      Phebe
      1. carrot says:
        
        July 13, 2015 at 11:53 pm
        
        Hi Phebe
        
        Thanks for your reply.
        I have called and checked and they said it is OK as long as it is within the date range.☺
        
        CARROT
      2. Phebe Buffay says:
        
        July 14, 2015 at 10:26 pm
        
        Hi Carrot,
        
        Thanks for updating us. Appreciate it. Have a good trip!
        
        Cheers,
        Phebe
carrot says:

July 24, 2015 at 5:35 pm

Hi Phebe

Now we have to go 135 cecil street, level 8, to apply russian visa.
Just collected mine.

CARROT
1. Phebe Buffay says:
  
  July 24, 2015 at 5:44 pm
  
  Hi Carrot,
  
  That’s great news. It’s much convenient now.
  
  Big thanks for the update!
  
  Cheers,
  Phebe
elpheal says:

September 2, 2015 at 5:19 pm

thanks for the consolidated info! Will be going to russia soon and found this so helpful!!
Mizan says:

September 17, 2015 at 10:47 am

Hi Phebe,

Do you have any idea how can i get e-visa or visa with sticker to travel moscow?
I am singapore permanent resident, holding Bangladesh passport.
Planning to have a visit end of this year.

Mizan
1. Phebe Buffay says:
  
  September 19, 2015 at 11:39 pm
  
  Hi Mizan,
  
  Thanks for checking in. Unfortunately I’m not too familiar with the visa booking process for non-Singaporeans.
  
  Perhaps this site will be useful. http://www.singapore.mid.ru/Visa_Information_fo_Foreigners.htm
  
  All the best!
  
  Cheers,
  Phebe
Darius pang says:

October 21, 2015 at 10:06 pm

Hi Phoebe thanks for your sharing but can I find out more about the procedures for the tourist visa support document, so you just have to apply with realrussia, and what happens next ? Thanks so much for your advice 🙂
1. Phebe Buffay says:
  
  October 27, 2015 at 9:35 pm
  
  Hi Darius,
  
  You have to do a e-application online via this link – http://www.vfsglobal.com/russia/singapore/ and fill in the necessary details.
  
  You can pick the visa up at the office at Cecil Street.
  
  Cheers,
  Phebe
kimi says:

November 25, 2015 at 8:47 am

Hi Phoebe,
its kinda amazing that you are a so young yet gutsy travel girl…
I’m a singaporean and intending to make a 3day stop in st petersburg on a roadtrip starting and ending in finland. I will be booking hotels thru agoda but dont want to book the hotel before confirming the visa.
I dont know if a hotel wld provide the travel support doc if i dont book first so kinda chicken and egg situation. How do you suggest to get arond this?

Cheers,
Kimi
1. Phebe Buffay says:
  
  November 25, 2015 at 8:50 pm
  
  Hi Kimi,
  
  You can get a visa support letter from Real Russia separately, without booking any accommodation from them.
  
  That gives you the option of getting better deals from hotels which do not provide that visa support letter.
  
  Getting a visa is not an issue – you should be able to get one with the proper documentation. Therefore, it would be fine to make a hotel booking before getting a visa.
  
  Hope this helps – feel free to write in if you need further clarification.
  
  Cheers,
  Phebe
Ted Ang says:

March 27, 2016 at 12:57 am

Hi Pebe!

First off, this article is a life saver. Thank you!

Just one question: U applied through the Embassy directly but what is with the VFSGlobal Visa application Centre? It also offers visa application but seemingly with certain hidden costs. Or is there? Let me know if there is a difference. The VFSGlobal website also states that normal (non-urgent applications) may take as much as 28 days to process instead of the 5 days per your experience with the embassy.

It would be most helpful if you could illuminate on this.

Cheers,
Ted
1. Phebe Buffay says:
  
  March 27, 2016 at 9:52 am
  
  Hi Ted,
  
  Thanks for checking in. I made the Russian visa application through the embassy many years ago. That has changed and all applications go through the VFSGlobal application centre.
  
  One positive aspect of this is that visa application and collection is more centrally located at Cecil Street, compared to the past where one has to hike through Botanic Gardens to get to the embassy.
  
  Hope this clarifies!
  
  Best,
  Phebe
  1. Ted Ang says:
    
    March 27, 2016 at 10:52 am
    
    Thanks for the speedy reply Phebe! I’ll keep my fingers crossed that application isn’t actually going to take a whole month under the new system.
    
    Many Thanks,
    Ted
  2. Ted Ang says:
    
    April 1, 2016 at 3:30 pm
    
    Hi Phebe,
    
    One more question. I am told that if I am not staying at a hotel in Moscow I must go and register myself with the authorities one way or another (through an agency). Can you help me understand this?
    
    Cheers,
    Ted
    1. Phebe Buffay says:
      
      April 2, 2016 at 12:35 pm
      
      Hi Ted,
      
      It depends if you’re going to be in Russia for more than seven days. If so, regardless of the choice of accommodation, you have to register the visa within seven working days. Essentially, pay a sum of money upfront, for a stamp on your passport. Some hotels and hostels do it for an additional fee.
      
      Real Russia has a helpful resource on this – http://realrussia.co.uk/Visas/Russian/Registration#q1 – the site includes the list of docs required for visa registration.
      
      Hope this helps – feel free to check in should you have further questions.
      
      Happy travels,
      Phebe
Nurul says:

June 15, 2016 at 1:29 am

Hello phoebe!

I am malaysian and staying in malaysia. However I planned to do my visa in singapore (since malaysia need longer time now to do visa).

As I understood, I don’t need the long term pass or anything. Just valid disembarkation card during my entry. Am I right? However didn’t the immigration will take my disembarkation card and leave me with embarkation card only upon my entry? Sorry…I’m a little bit confused with this D/E card. I’m sorry if this question is a bit silly.
Ibrahim Iqbal says:

August 6, 2016 at 8:16 pm

love the detailed writeup!
do you remember if they kept the passport during the application duration?

Ibrahim
1. Phebe Buffay says:
  
  August 7, 2016 at 12:56 am
  
  Hi Ibrahim,
  
  Yes – the passport will be kept during when the application is being processed.
  
  Best,
  Phebe
chris says:

August 12, 2016 at 3:31 pm

Hi Phoebe

Loved the details on your blog!!
Would just like your insights, as an asian traveller, do you have any qualms or uneasiness during your travel to Russia.. (how about an asian solo traveller?) thank you.. would wait for your opinion. appreciate it! more travels for you! 😉
1. Phebe Buffay says:
  
  August 13, 2016 at 3:47 pm
  
  Hi Chris,
  
  Yes I would avoid heading out at the wee hours of the morning, and perhaps some of the night spots where it can get a little rowdy. Recalled arriving about 5am in the morning and was met with a drunk. Stick to the usual tourist spots and you’ll be fine.
  
  Hope you enjoy Russia – it’s a beautiful country
  
  Best,
  Phebe
  1. chris says:
    
    November 7, 2016 at 6:11 pm
    
    Hi Phebe,
    
    Again, thank you very much for your help.. Just went to Russia for 2 weeks ago.. and it was amazing… I went there for Autumn but it snowed lol!!! which made it much more fun for me 😀 Definitely a beautiful country!!!! you are soo right..
    
    Wishing you more travels!!!
    Cheers
Audrey Chew says:

September 24, 2016 at 10:20 am

Hi Phebe, informative blog you have here! I will be travelling to Russia in Dec for 2 weeks. Have gotten my Visa support document from Real Russia too. As I am filling up the Visa Application form, there was this part on “Which Institution you are going to visit”. When I choose “travel company”, I need to enter details like “name of organization”, “address”, “reference number” and “confirmation number”. When I emailed VFS, they only gave a vague reply about using the details on Visa Support document to fill this section up. Am I right in filling it up like this?

Name of organization – OOO East West Link
Address – 9 Bolshaya Maryinskaya Street, Building 1, Office 313, Moscow, 129 085

These details are part of the email when the Visa support document was emailed to us. Any advice? Thank U!
1. Phebe Buffay says:
  
  September 24, 2016 at 10:38 am
  
  Hi Audrey,
  
  If I am not wrong I filled it up with Real Russia as the organisation the last time round.
  
  But if that’s the only organisation with a Russian address provided, it should be fine!
  
  Best,
  Phebe

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