Hints to help you complete the Russian Visa application form:

   
IMPORTANT :-

Please read this carefully BEFORE completing the online application form. You might like to print this page for reference whilst completing the form. However, it should remain open in a separate window after you access the form.
You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader installed, in order to download and print the completed application form. If you do not have this installed, here is the link you need:-

• Adobe Reader X

These are guidance notes to get you started. We leave you complete the standard personal information and we provide suggestions to help answer some of the more difficult questions.
We offer a service to complete the form on your behalf for £12 (incl VAT) per form.
Please call us for details or for other help or assistance on 01480 433800.
Please follow these directions when completing the form:
You may access the application form here.

Section - Account Registration

• Enter your name and enter the numbers as seen in the image.
  
• Click 'Create User'.
• An ID number and Password will appear on the screen.
• Record your ID number AND Password.
• Please print the page where ID number and Password appear and send a copy to us with your application. You/we may need to make minor amendments later.
• Click 'Finish'
• Click 'NEW APPLICATION' (at the top of the page)

Section - Visa Requirements

• Purpose of visit:
  
• Purpose section = TOURISM
  
• Purpose = TOURISM
  
• Visa category and Type = COMMON TOURIST
  
• Select the number of entries required for the visa
• Enter date of entry to and departure from Russia
• Click 'Next'

Section - Personal information

• Answer all personal information questions
• Click 'Next'

Section - Details

• Complete this section
• Click 'Next'

Section - Passport Information

• Type of passport = TOURIST
• Issued by = British passports are usually issued by UKPA or IPS
• Complete details
• Click 'Next'

Section - Route of journey

IMPORTANT: If you have not been referred to us by your UK tour operator and you have your own Russian visa support/voucher, please enter the information from that document using the online form guide to help you.

• The following applies if your tour operator has recommended our services:
• Directive number - leave blank
• Name of the tourist company = Select Service
• Tourist company reference number = MBT000421
• Number of confirmation = MBT000421
• For passengers on River Cruise ship m.s. Surikov only, answer as follows:
• Name of the tourist company = Mosturflot
• Tourist company reference number = MBT007861
• Number of confirmation = MBT0078611
• For passengers on River Cruise ship m.s. Anabella Princess only, answer as follows:
• Name of the tourist company = Cruise Company Orthodox
• Tourist company reference number = MT3 006428
• Number of confirmation = MT3 006428
• Itinerary (places of visit in Russia): Please select all the cities in Russia that you will be visiting
• Click 'Next'

Section - Home and employer (school) addresses

• E-mail - please enter our address 'visas@aslatravelgroup.com'
• Name of employer (school) If you are retired, enter 'RETIRED' in all the employment fields.
• Click 'Next'

Section - Medical insurance and finance

• Do you have medical insurance policy valid in Russia?
• When you answer 'Yes' 'Which Document' requires the name of your insurance provider.
• Who will pay for you trip to and stay in Russia? = myself
• Click 'Next'

Section - Marital Status

• Marital Status = if divorced or separated simply enter NA in all fields
• Patronymic name (if applicable) - leave blank
• Click 'Next'

Section - Information about parents

• Father's/Mother's patronymic name (if applicable) - leave blank

Section - Travel history

• Please, list all countries you have visited in the last ten years and indicate the year of visit: Select the countries visited from the drop down menu and click 'add' for each country.
• List countries with stamps in your passport.
• Complete section then Click 'Next'

Section - Two previous places of work

• You may enter approximate dates
• Complete section then Click 'Next'

Section - Educational institutions

• Have you studied in an education institution, other then the indicated one?
• If you wish to state that you went to university you must then enter all the details of your university education (including start and finish dates).
• It is optional whether you wish to state your education. All dates can be approximate.
• Complete then Click 'Next'

Section - Questions

• Complete then Click 'Next'
  

Section - Military Service

• Complete then Click 'Next'
  

Section - Different questions

• Complete then Click 'Next'
  

Section - Place of stay in Russia

• Name of the hotel in Russia, where you plan to stay: If on a cruise enter the name of the ship
• Address - If a hotel put the name of the city. If a cruise leave blank
• Telephone number - Leave blank

Section - Relatives in Russia

• Complete then Click 'Next'

Section - Application completed by

• Complete then Click 'Next'
  

Section - Children travelling with you

• (This question will NOT appear for British passport holders)
• Complete then Click 'Next'

Section - Notes

• Leave blank
• Click 'Next'

Section - Issuing office

• Appointment date = the date you will be sending the application to Asla.
• Place of submission
• Country = UNITED KINGDOM
• Visa issuing office= VFS EDINBURGH
• Click 'Save and submit'
• Now print your application form by clicking 'Print in A4'
• Please remember to sign the form!