Russian business visas

Russian business visas 2007-10-25

Russia tightens rules for business visas

The Russian government is tightening the rules for foreigners working in the country under multiple-entry business visas. People may only stay in Russia for a maximum of 90 days at a time now, and for a maximum of 180 days during a given calendar year. Someone staying for 90 consecutive days will have to leave for 90 days before becoming eligible to return. Foreigners will now have to apply for their Russian business visa from their home country, rather than from any country outside of Russia. Regular work visas are NOT affected by the decree.