Russian visa application:
To apply for a Russian visa from
, You must submit your application in person at the
. Bangladeshi citizens are currently not eligible for the unified Russian e-visa and must apply for a traditional sticker visa.
1. Application Process
- Obtain an Invitation (Visa Support): Before applying, you must have an official invitation. For tourists, this is a “Tourist Voucher” and “Confirmation” from a licensed Russian travel agency.
- Fill the Online Form: Complete the electronic visa application form and select.”
” as your destination. Print and sign the form.
- Book an Appointment: Use the Official Electronic Queue Portal to schedule your visit. Work visa applicants must book via email at dhakaconsul@yandex.ru.
- Submit in Person: Attend your appointment at the
for an interview and document submission.
2. Core Requirements
- Passport: Original, valid for at least 6 months after the visa expires, with at least two blank pages.
- Photo: One recent 3.5 x 4.5 cm color photograph glued (not stapled) to the form.
- Questionnaire: A secondary Consular Questionnaire must also be filled out.
- Supporting Docs: Confirmed (paid) air tickets, hotel confirmation, and often a bank statement or salary slip.
- Health: For work or study visas (stays over 90 days), an HIV-negative certificate is mandatory.
3. Fees and Processing Times
Fees must be paid at the embassy during your appointment.
| Entry Type | Regular (4–20 Days) | Urgent (1–3 Days) |
| :— | :— | :— |
| Single Entry | ৳6,800 | ৳13,600 |
| Double Entry | ৳10,880 | ৳21,760 |
| Multiple Entry | ৳20,400 | ৳40,800 |
| Entry Type | Regular (4–20 Days) | Urgent (1–3 Days) |
| :— | :— | :— |
| Single Entry | ৳6,800 | ৳13,600 |
| Double Entry | ৳10,880 | ৳21,760 |
| Multiple Entry | ৳20,400 | ৳40,800 |
4. Embassy Contact Information
- Address: House NE(J)11, Road 83, Gulshan-2, Dhaka-1212.
- Submission Days: Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday (08:45 AM – 11:45 AM).
- Email: dhakaconsul@yandex.ru.
Russia, officially the Russian Federation, is the world’s largest country by landmass, covering over 17 million sq km, spanning 11 time zones across Europe and Asia. As a major geopolitical power with a population of over 140 million, it borders 14 countries, possesses immense natural resources like oil and gas, and features a diverse landscape from Arctic tundra to forests.
Key Facts About Russia
- Geography: Russia covers one-eighth of the Earth’s inhabited land, with the Ural Mountains often considered the boundary between its European and Asian parts.
- Capital: Moscow is the largest city and the political center, while Saint Petersburg is a major cultural hub.
- Government: The country is a federal semi-presidential republic. As of 2026, Vladimir Putin is the President.
- Natural Resources: Russia is an energy superpower, holding the world’s largest natural gas reserves and acting as a top producer of oil and timber.
- Demographics & Culture: It is a multiethnic society with over 160 nationalities, though Russians make up the majority. Orthodox Christianity is the predominant religion, and the official language is Russian.
- Climate: The climate ranges from arctic in the north to continental in Siberia and subtropical along the Black Sea.
