Russia's Foreign Ministry Proposes Doubling Visa Fees for Foreigners

The Russian Foreign Ministry has proposed to the government to double the consular fees for urgent visa processing for foreign citizens and stateless persons. The corresponding draft has been published on the official legal information platform.

According to the proposed changes, the cost of a single-entry urgent visa, processed within three days, will increase from the current 100 dollars to 200 dollars. The fee for a double-entry urgent visa is set to be 320 dollars, while the fee for a multiple-entry visa will rise to 600 dollars.

The document is currently undergoing independent anti-corruption expertise.