Before applying, please ensure you are very clear on your purpose of visit
– do remember we are here to assist and help you through the entire visa application process but are not permitted to advise or guide you on choosing a visa category. The decision to grant or to refuse the visa is the sole prerogative of the Diplomatic missions of the Russian Federation in Finland.
If you wish to apply in:
Helsinki
To apply for a visa:
- Visit the visa centre in Helsinki without appointment on Monday, Wednesday or Friday from 9 to 15.
- Get your visa documents pre-checked as per the visa type specification.
- Get your application form filled.
- Get your photo taken as per photo specifications.
- Apply any additional services.
- Check the processing times and applicable fees.
- Submitting your visa application to the consulate.
Price
Standard service – 65 euros (incl. a photo).
Standard service with the postal delivery – 90 euros.
Express service – 95 euros.
Express service with the postal delivery – 120 euros.
* Please note, consular fees are charged separately as per visa fees specifications.
All fees are non-refundable and will not be refunded if your visa application is not successful.
Turku
To apply for a visa:
- Visit the visa centre in Turku without appointment on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday from 10 to 13.
- Get your visa documents and a photo pre-checked as per the visa type specification.
- Get your application form filled.
- Apply any additional services.
- Check the processing times and applicable fees.
- Submitting your visa application to the consulate.
Price
Standard service – 55 euros.
Standard service with the postal delivery – 80 euros.
Express service – 85 euros.
Express service with the postal delivery – 110 euros.
* Please note, consular fees are charged separately as per visa fees specifications.
All fees are non-refundable and will not be refunded if your visa application is not successful.
Lappeenranta
To apply for a visa:
- Visit the visa centre in Lappeenranta without appointment on Tuesday, Wednesday or Friday from 9 to 13.
- Get your visa documents and a photo pre-checked as per the visa type specification.
- Get your application form filled.
- Apply any additional services.
- Check the processing times and applicable fees.
- Submitting your visa application to the consulate in Helsinki. Please note, that the processing time is calculated separately in each case.
Price
Standard service with the postal delivery – 95 euros.
* Please note, consular fees are charged separately as per visa fees specifications.
All fees are non-refundable and will not be refunded if your visa application is not successful.
