Russian Tourist & Business Visa for Pakistani Citizens

Russian Tourist and Business visa applicants from Pakistan must follow strict embassy rules, including interviews, confirmed hotel bookings, invitation letters, and complete itineraries. Tourist visas take up to 30 days, while business visas can be issued within 1–7 days depending on category. Mahir Travels arranges Russian tourist vouchers, hotel bookings, travel insurance, business invitations, and full visa file preparation for Pakistani applicants.

1. What Is a Russian Visa for Pakistani Citizens?

Pakistani citizens can apply for two types of Russian visas: Tourist Visa for leisure travel, and Business Visa for meetings, conferences, and corporate visits. Mahir Travels arranges all supporting documents required for both visa types.

2. Processing Time

Tourist Visa: Up to 30 days. No urgent service available.
Business Visa: Normal 1 week, urgent 1–3 working days (allowed).
Documents must be emailed to the embassy for pre-approval before submission.

3. Visa Validity & Stay Duration

Tourist Visa: Single or double entry, valid up to 30 days.
Business Visa: Single or double entry up to 90 days; multiple-entry valid up to 1 year (90/180 stay rule applies).

4. Tourist Visa vs Business Visa

Tourist Visa: Requires tourist voucher, paid hotel booking, itinerary, and round-trip tickets.
Business Visa: Requires official invitation from Russian migration authorities or business event organizers.
Mahir Travels arranges tourist vouchers, hotel bookings, and business invitations for both categories.

5. Russian Visa Fees for Pakistanis

Single Entry: Rs. 22,560 (normal), Rs. 45,120 (urgent)
Double Entry: Rs. 36,096 (normal), Rs. 72,192 (urgent)
Multiple Entry: Rs. 67,680 (normal), Rs. 135,360 (urgent)
Urgent processing is not available for Tourist & Private Visas.

6. Eligibility Requirements

Tourist Visa: No strict eligibility; embassy requires interview, confirmed hotel booking, tourist voucher, itinerary, and return tickets.
Business Visa: Applicant must have a Russian company meeting, conference, trade event, or expo invitation.
Mahir Travels prepares complete visa files and arranges all possible documents.

7. Allowed vs Not Allowed Activities

Tourist Visa Allowed: Tourism, sightseeing, hotels, city travel.
Tourist Visa Not Allowed: Work, study, business activity, overstaying.
Business Visa Allowed: Meetings, conferences, trade shows.
Business Visa Not Allowed: Employment, long-term residence, status conversion.

8. Change of Status

Tourist or Business visa cannot be converted into any other visa inside Russia. Applicants must exit and apply again from Pakistan.

9. Required Documents

Tourist Visa Documents

• Tourist Voucher (MBT registered)
• Tourist Voucher Confirmation
• Fully paid hotel booking
• Travel insurance
• Itinerary preparation
• Appointment and file preparation

Applicant provides:

• Passport
• 1 photo (3.5×4.5 cm)
• Round-trip tickets
• Bank statement
• Police certificate
• Passport copy
• Visa application form (https://visa.kdmid.ru/)

All documents must be emailed as PDF to embassy before submission.

Business Visa Documents

Mahir Travels arranges:

• Official business invitation (Russian migration office)
• Business expo, conference, trade fair invitations
• Russian company letter
• Health insurance
• File preparation

Applicant provides:

• Passport + copy
• Local company letter
• Chamber of Commerce registration
• NTN certificate
• Bank statement
• Police certificate
• HIV test (if visa > 90 days)
• 1 color photo
• Visa application form

10. Step-by-Step Application Process

1. Provide passport & basic info
2. We arrange tourist voucher or business invitation
3. We arrange hotel booking and insurance
4. Applicant provides bank statement & police certificate
5. Complete visa application form
6. Email documents to embassy for approval
7. Attend mandatory interview (tourist visa)
8. Submit documents at embassy
9. Collect passport on scheduled day

11. Travel Frequency & Tips

Tourist visas allow single/double entry; business visas allow multi-entry. Hotel booking must match itinerary. Hotels will handle migration registration. Canceling hotel booking may result in visa cancellation.
Mahir Travels prepares complete embassy-compliant files.

People Also Ask

Q1: Can Pakistanis get urgent Russian Tourist Visa?
No, tourist visa takes 30 days.

Q2: Can Mahir Travels arrange business invitations?
Yes, we arrange expo, conference, seminar, and official business invitations.

Q3: Is interview required?
Yes, for all tourist visa applicants.

Why Choose Mahir Travels

• Russian Tourist Voucher Arrangement
• Business Invitations (Expo, Trade Fair, Conferences)
• Hotel Booking
• Travel Insurance
• Visa Application Form Filling
• Appointment Assistance
• Complete File Preparation

We assist families and strong travel history applicants.

Contact us to start your Russian Visa Application