Russia embassy in Sofia, Bulgaria

Most of people are obliged to obtain a Visa before visiting Russia. They can apply directly from embassy of Russia in Sofia or apply online to get Visa.

Russian tourist visa requirements for Bulgaria (Bulgarian): required

Russian business visa requirements for Bulgaria (Bulgarian): required

Tourist Visa:
For single or double entry visas are:
$140 for 4-10 business days processing;
$250 for 3 business days processing;

Business Visa:
For single or double entry visas are:
$140 for 4-10 business days processing;
$250 for 3 business days processing;
For multiple entry visas are:
$150 for 4-10 business days processing;
$450 for 3 business days processing;

Transit Visa:
For single or double entry visas are:
$140 for 4-10 business days processing;
$250 for 3 business days processing;

Homestay Visa:
For single entry or double entry visas are:
$140 for 4-10 business days processing;
$250 for 3 business days processing;

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Normally visas are issued between 3 and 14 business days.

Tourist Visa:
– Single entry, valid for up to 1 month (30 days)
– Double entry, valid for up to 1 month (30 days)
Business visa
(Business visa is required in case you wish to enter Russia for business purposes)
– Single entry, valid for up to 3 months
– Double entry, valid for up to 3 months
– Multiple entries, valid for 1 year
Working visa
(Work visa is required in case you wish to enter Russia for employment)
– Single entry, valid for up to 3 months
– Double entry, valid for up to 3 months
– Multiple entries, valid for up to 3 years
Humanitarian visa
(Humanitarian visa is required in case you wish to enter Russia for cultural purposes, science, sports, religion etc)
– Single entry, valid for up to 3 months
– Double entry, valid for up to 3 months
– Multiple entries, valid for 1 year
Student Visa
(Student visa is required in case you wish to enter Russia to study in any Russian University or attend short term courses)
– Single entry, valid for up to 3 months
– Double entry, valid for up to 3 months
Private visa
(Visits to Relatives and Friends)
Valid for up to 3months, based only on private invitation from relatives / friends in Russia .
Transit Visa:
A Transit Visa is not required if you remain in the transit zone of the airport in order to catch an onward or connecting flight within 24 hours of arrival. Transit visas are normally valid for maximum of 3 days if travelling by air and 10 days if travelling by road.

There is not any direct flight from sofia to russia