Suspension of entry into the Russian Federation for citizens of foreign states.
Dear applicants!
In connection with the order of the Government of the Russian Federation dated March 16, 2020, from 00:00 local time on March 17, 2020 a temporary restriction is introduced on the entry into the Russian Federation of foreign citizens and stateless persons.
Also the Embassy of the Russian Federation in Japan temporarily stops accepting documents for all types of visas from March 17, 2020, except for the following visa categories: business visas for car drivers, international road traffic, crews of air, sea and river vessels; visas for the purpose of treatment in Russian medical organizations; private visas for relatives (husband, wife, minor children) of Russian citizen; business visas for persons involved in the maintenance of foreign equipment included in the list sent to the FSB of Russia; work visas for highly qualified specialists included in the list sent to the FSB of Russia and the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia; ordinary humanitarian visas for persons included in the list (indicating the checkpoint and date of entry), sent to the FSB of Russia, the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia and the Federal Air Transport Agency, in order to carry out sports relations; visas for citizens of Great Britain, Tanzania or Turkey, or persons holding a residence permit of these states.
For questions on applying for these types of visa please contact the Consular Section of the Embassy of the Russian Federation directly.
Due to the emergency situation, the Russian Visa Application Center in Tokyo temporarily stops accepting documents for all types of visas. We also draw your attention to the fact that the electronic visa application service will be suspended.
The schedule of the Visa Application Center will be announced additionally.
Updated: 03.09.2020
The official Russian Visa Center in Tokyo is the only agency authorized by the Embassy of the Russian Federation in Tokyo to accept applications for Russian visas.
It has become easier to apply for a visa to Russia!
