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Ordinary private visa — close family of a Russian citizen

5 facts quoted from the official source

A close relative or family member of a Russian citizen may receive a private visa on the Russian citizen's written application.

Route type
Family
Can bring
grandparents, spouse +3
from the official record
Requirements
3
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

3 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Admission or enrolment requirementThe Russian citizen's prescribed written application and proof of the relationship are required.
  • Qualifying family relationshipThe published class includes a spouse, parents, children, children's spouses, full or half siblings, grandparents and grandchildren.
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • Passport or travel-document requirementA recognised valid travel document is required.via government.ru
Family

Who you can bring

grandparentsspousechildrensiblingsparents
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Validity
1 proven from the official source.
  • Initial duration or stay ceilingThe official consular guidance provides for a multiple-entry private visa valid for up to one year without the ordinary aggregate stay limit during that validity.
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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Russia?
The official source states: A close relative or family member of a Russian citizen may receive a private visa on the Russian citizen's written application.
02Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: grandparents, spouse, children, siblings, parents.

Every answer is quoted from the official osaka.kdmid.ru page for this route, last read 2026-07-27.

We checked 5 points against the official source; 5 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

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Fees and processing time are not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source osaka.kdmid.ruLast read 2026-07-27 Every quote on this page is from this Russia government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-27 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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