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How To Get Russian Visa In Nigeria

Getting a visa from Nigeria to Russia can be a difficult task, especially when you are a novice. You must follow the right process and obey rules and regulations along the line, and not to depend on your own selfish opinion.

Types of visa to apply include Student visa, Business visa, Tourist visa, Private visa, Working visa, Humanitarian visa, Official visa, Transit visa, Diplomatic visa, Temporary visa, and Refugee visa.


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The Visa Application Process

Applicants are required to fill in the visa application form. Once the application form is completed, it should be printed out, signed, and submitted at the Russia Visa Application Centre with all required supporting documents, payment and passport. The signature on your application form is identical to the one on your passport.

Do not purchase tickets or make bookings before you are issued a visa only if it is required in the visa application.

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How To Get Russian Visa In Nigeria
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 The Following Steps will Guide You through Your Application for a Russian Visa in Nigeria:

Step One: The VFS Global application center accepts only the short-term visa applications.

Step Two: You must have a reason for wanting to visit Russia.

Step Three: Applicants should read and understand the instructions pertaining to the type of visa.

Step Four: Select the type of visa you intend to apply for and be familiar with the necessary information on the requirements needed to be eligible.

Step Five: Go through the requirements carefully and fill in the online application form.

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Step Six: You are required to print the visa application form out and apply in person to the Visa Application Centre. All documents and visa fees must be made available at the time of submission.

Step Seven: Before visiting the Visa Application Centre, make sure you check for closure dates and read the security regulation notices.

Step Eight: You should have a copy of the original receipt given to you, because you are required to present it during the submission as proof of delivery of your passport when you want to collect your passport at the Visa Application Centre.

Step Nine: Check the validity of the visa issued to ensure it covers the period of intended stay, the number or entries needed, and that it is valid for the reason for travelling immediately after the collection of your passport.

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Required Documents

The documents required by a consular official depend on the type of visa you are applying for. Visa processing only begins after the embassy/consulate has received all the necessary documents.

Documents Required for a Student Visa

a. An original passport with at least one blank page, signed and valid for 6 months after the end of your stay.

b. A copy of the Russian visa application form completed and signed.

c. Two passport-size photos, signed on the reverse.

d. A letter of invitation from a school or university in Russia, which can only be issued by the local Visa Service of the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs (OVIR) .

e. An original HIV Certificate displaying a negative result is required for stays of more than 3 months.

f. A copy of your examination results or certificate/diploma from your previous or current place of study.

g. A copy of invoice issued by the university/school in Russia proving that you have already paid for tuition.

Documents Required for a Business Visa

a. An original, valid, and signed passport with at least 2 blank pages, valid for at least 6 months after the end of your stay.

b. Two completed-and-signed duplicates of the Russian visa application form.

c. A passport-size photo, (some embassies/consulates ask for two photographs) signed on the reverse.

d. An original HIV certificate showing a negative result is required for stays of more than 3 months.

e. An official invitation issued by an organization with authority to invite business visitors to Russia.

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Documents Required for a Private Visa

a. An original, valid, and signed passport with at least one blank page, valid for at least 6 months after the end of your stay.

b. A photocopy of the pages of your valid passport bearing your name, date of birth, passport number, and expiry date.

c. Three passport size-photos.

d. An original HIV Certificate displaying a negative result is required for stays of more than 3 months.

e. An original Russian visa entitlement certificate termed izveshchenie from the local OVIR in Russia.

f. A completed and signed copy of the Russian visa application form.

g. A covering letter specifying the purpose of your visit, dates of arrival, departure, cities to be visited in Russia, and a telephone or fax number where you can be reached once in Russia must accompany all visa documents.

Documents Required for a Transit Visa

The following documents are needed for a transit visa. These include:

a. An original, signed passport with at least one blank page and valid for 6 months after the end of your stay.

b. A completed and signed copy of the Russian visa application form.

c. 2 passport-size photos, signed on the reverse.

d. A copy of your airline ticket.

e. A visa in your passport for the country of your final destination (if required).

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Documents Required for a Tourist Visa

a. An original, valid, and signed passport that has at least one blank page, valid for at least 6 months after the end of your stay.

b. A passport-size photo (some embassies/consulates ask for two copies), signed on the reverse.

c. Two signed copies of the Russian visa application form (questionnaire), with all fields completed.

d. A tourist invitation.

After Submission

Once your application has been completed and submitted, and you are waiting for a decision to be made by the embassy. The processing time for visas varies according to the type of visa applied for.

Conclusion

Many people have fallen into the hands of fraudsters in their quest for a visa from Nigeria to Russian. Some have suffered heartbreak, while others have changed their mind and cancelled their trip to Russia just because of how difficult it is for them to process a visa.

If you are a victim of the above misfortune, you should cry no more because getting a Russian visa in Nigeria has now been made easy at last.

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The procedure is quite simple and easy — if only you can stick to the correct information in this post and not get deceived by some individual who might want to defraud you.

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