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The Whole World Within Russia

Russia

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Overview

Explore Russia...​ 

Russia is the largest country in the world by land area and is known for architectural wonders like the Kremlin and Red Square.

Fun Fact: Russia covers more than one-eighth of the Earth's inhabited land area and has a coastline that stretches over 37,000 km.

Russian Flag

5-7hrs

Average Flight Time

Moscow

Capital City of Russia

Russian

Official Language

Russian Ruble

The currency used in Russia is the Russian ruble (RUB), which is subdivided into 100 kopeks. It has been used since the 14th century.

Europe

Europe, the world’s second-smallest continent, is situated entirely in the Northern Hemisphere and mostly in the Eastern Hemisphere. It is bordered by the Arctic Ocean to the north, the Atlantic Ocean to the west, and the Mediterranean Sea to the south.

Europe is home to 44 countries, each offering a rich tapestry of cultures, histories, and landscapes, from the snow-capped peaks of the Alps to the sun-drenched beaches of the Mediterranean.

GST -1

Time-Zone

All Year

Climate

Russia's climate varies widely, ranging from Arctic conditions in Siberia to a humid continental climate in much of European Russia. 

Summers can be warm, while winters are often harsh and cold, with temperatures dropping significantly in the northern and eastern regions.

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Country Code: +7

Emergency Contact Numbers

 112        112        112

Visa Guidelines

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Start with the customer – find out what they want and give it to them.

Visa applications? Not exactly riveting, but often essential and always unavoidable.

We’ve done the research and pulled everything together to save you time, effort, and energy.

In the tabs, you can check if your child or student needs a visa for their trip. If they do, you’ll find clear guidance, embassy links, required documents, and step-by-step instructions.

And when it comes to submitting the application, parents really are best placed. After all, no one knows the travelling student better.

Parents should ensure that their child's documents meet the official travel requirements for Russia.

If your child requires a visa to travel to Russia, please apply using the same passport that holds their UAE residency visa.

Review the sample documents and the relevant official checklists to ensure that all specific criteria are met.

Passport Validity (Minimum):

  • 6 months after expected return to UAE

UAE Residency Validity (Minimum):

  • 3 months after expected return to UAE

Parent/Guardian NOC:

  • Required

School/College NOC:

  • Required

There are a handful of nationalities who do not require a visa to enter Russia. Please click here to learn if your child is a citizen of one of these countries.

Over 60 nationalities require an eVisa​ to enter Russia. Please click here to learn if your child is a citizen of one of these countries.

If your child is not visa exempt, and not eligible to apply for an eVisa, they will be required to apply for a tourist visa.

We recommend that all minors travelling internationally, without a parent or guardian, carry both a signed parental NOC and a school NOC with them. Samples of each are provided below. This can help to mitigate any potential issues at border control and streamline the immigration process. 

Sample Parent/Guardian NOC

Sample School NOC

Classification

  • eVisa

Entry

  • Single

Validity

  • 60 days from the date of issue

Length of Stay

  • 16 days

Application Form

Classification

  • Tourist

Entry

  • Single

Validity

  • Nationality dependent

Length of Stay

  • Nationality dependent

Application Form

Visa applications are part of the adventure, right?

Contact Details

Embassy of Russia, Abu Dhabi

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Consulate General of Russia, Dubai

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Saint Basil's Cathedral, Moscow, Russia

This page was last reviewed on 20 February 2025. We update our content regularly to ensure accuracy.