Documents required for entry to the Russian

The Procedure for foreign citizens entering the Russian Federation under a visa-free regime.

The necessary documents for entry: foreign or internal passport, it is necessary to obtain a migration card at the border control and within 7 days to submit the passport and the migration card to the International Relations Department.

The Procedure for foreign citizens entering the Russian Federation under a visa regime.

First of all it is necessary to apply for an invitation to enter the Russian Federation. In the Department of International Relations the invitation is issued within the period for 45 days, free of charge. After that you need to contact the Russian Embassy in your country and obtain a visa to enter the Russian Federation. It is necessary to arrive in the city of Elista at least 45 days before the expiry of the visa.

When crossing the border of the Russian Federation, it is necessary to obtain a migration card and to submit the passport and the migration card to the Department of International Relations within 7 days from the arrival.