Russian visa for citizens of Myanmar

Russia welcomes travelers from different countries for tourism, business, work or study purposes. If you are a citizen of Myanmar planning a trip to Russia, you should first learn how to travel to Russia legally and safely. 

Do citizens of Myanmar need a visa to enter Russia?

Yes, they do.

Unless you are a holder or diplomatic or service passport, you have to get a Russian visa prior to your trip. Remember, that Russian visas aren’t issued when you arrive to the country on the border. 

How and where to apply for a Russian visa? Which documents should I need? How much and how long will the process take? Find answers to these questions in this article. Let’s get started.

Step 1. Choose among the Russian visa types

Russian visas are classified according to the duration of your stay, number of entries and purpose of your visit into several types. Read the description below and choose the right visa type.

Visa types	Period of stay	Travel purpose
Tourist visa	30 days	tourism and leisure
Private visa	90 days	private guest visits. Not recommendable: see why here
Business visa	30 -90 days (a visa can be valid for 1 year)	conducting business in Russia, looking for partners, negotiating, investing etc.
Transit visa	3 -10 days	crossing Russian territory on your way to another country
Student visa	90 days and above	studying a course in a Russian school or university
Work visa	90 days and above	working under contract for a Russian employer

Russian Tourist visa for citizens of Myanmar

You need it if: 

• You want to visit the Russian landmarks, take tours and excursions, attend a concert, festival or exhibition etc;

• The duration of your trip will be no longer than 30 days. 

• The number of planned entries to Russia will be: single or double

• You have the visa support document: Tourist confirmation from a registered Russian tour operator. 

Russian Business or Humanitarian visa for citizens of Myanmar

You need it if: 

• You are planning to take part in business meetings, conferences, seminars and other events, sign contracts and agreements, invest into business, conduct negotiations and short-time commercial activities; visit political, religious, cultural and other humanitarian events etc.

• Duration of your trip will be no longer than 90 days out of 180. Visas can be issued for 1 year and longer. To apply for a visa valid for 2-5 years you should have previous multiple Russian visas issued within the last year

• Number of entries will be: single, double or multiple 

• Your have the visa support document: An official invitation letter from a Russian company, or invitation issued by the MIA or MFA of Russia upon request of the Russian company. 

Russian Private visa for citizens of Myanmar

You need it if: 

• You are going to spend some time with your Russian relatives or friends

• You will stay no longer than 90 days

• Number of entries will be: single, double

• Your Russian host can provide you with a visa support: an official invitation issued by the MIA Russia. The preparation of such invitation takes 20 working days and the host should provide his financial statements and guarantee he’ll take full responsibility for your stay in Russia. If your host can’t supply you with this, consider getting a standard tourist visa instead.

Russian Student visa for citizens of Myanmar

You need it if: 

• You are going to study a course at a Russian school, college, university or institute

• Your stay can last 90 days or more. This visa is issued for 90 days with possibility to extend it while in Russia, if your course lasts longer.

• Number of entries will be: single, double, multiple

• Your school or university has provided you with the visa support – an official invitation issued by the MIA of Russia; or a direct invitation and a certificate of enrollment from the Russian university

Russian Work visa for citizens of Myanmar

You need it if: 

• You are going to enter Russia on work purposes;

• You will stay 90 days and longer, depending on your labour contract conditions. A work visa can be issued for 90 days with possibility to extend it while in Russia. If the applicant is invited as a Highly Qualified Specialist he’s granted a 3 years multiple entry work visa at once, with possibility of further extension in Russia.

• Number of entries will be: single, multiple

• Your Russian employer has provided you with a visa support: an official invitation issued by the MIA of Russia in original

Step 2. Get the necessary documents and fill the visa form

You can apply for a Russian visa not earlier than 3 months before your trip. After you have decided on the visa type, you can start preparing your documents. The list includes:

• National passport and its copy. A passport must be valid for at least 6 months after the visa expiration date, and have two clear visa pages
• Visa application form completed online at visa.kdmid.ru, printed out, signed and dated. In the marked area glue your recent color photo 3.5×4.5.Follow the standards for photos described here: Russian visa photo requirements
• Invitation to Russia provided by the Russian host
• HIV-negative certificate for applicants of work/student visa with stay beyond 90 days. You can get it in any local clinic, it must be signed by the doctor and presented in original not later than 3 months after the test was taken

Step 3. Visit the Embassy and apply for your visa

After you have prepared the necessary documents, you can apply for a visa at the Consular Section of the Russian Embassy in Yangon, Myanmar.

All applicants undergo a fingerprinting procedure when they submit their documents for visa, so it’s essential to apply your documents in person.

The address is:

38 Zagawar Street, Dagon Township, Yangon

Tel.: (+95-1) 241955

[email protected] (consular section)

When you submit your documents for a visa you should pay the fees for the processing of your application. The amount of visa fee as of June 2020 is:

Visa type	Standard processing 4-20 working days	Urgent processing 1-3 working days
Single entry	80 $	160 $
Double entry	128 $	256 $
Multiple entry	240 $	480 $

Visa fees are non-refundable and paid only in USD during the submission of documents at the Consulate.

Step 4. Receive your passport and check your visa details

When the time comes to collect your passport back (you’ll be given the date when you apply), you should come to the Consulate again bringing your receipt of payment of the visa fees. 

The visa is a stamp in your passport bearing the following information:

Check all details carefully, if you spot any mistakes you can apply for correction. If everything is fine, start packing your bags. I recommend you carrying your invitation from Russia in a copy of original with you to display at the migration control if requested.

Don’t forget these documents in Russia

When you arrive, take care of two more documents you’ll need during your visit:

• Migration Card
• Registration

When you pass migration control an officer will ask you to fill in the migration card (it can also be given out on board your plane, or found on the desks at the airport arrivals). This form is completed in pen with block letters in English or Russian. It has two identical parts and the one you give to the officer, while the other you keep and after your trip comes to an end – return on the border.

If you plan on staying in Russia over 7 working days, you’ll need to undergo such procedure as registration. Nothing to worry about, but as it is required by law, make sure the hotel which you booked provides you with one, or the owner of the apartment where you stay.

As both documents can be asked for by the police to prove your legal stay in Russia, it’s recommendable to carry them with you during the entire trip. 

If you lose migration card – contact the local migration service office to get one. If you lose registration – ask your Russian host to get a duplicate.

Hope my article has helped you get your Russian visa. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us by email.

Happy travels to Russia!