Russia Work Visa Document Checklist (2026)

Russia is rapidly emerging as a major destination for Indian skilled and semi-skilled workers, especially in construction, manufacturing, and welding. To deploy to Russia, you need an employer-sponsored work visa.

The Essential Checklist

Here are the mandatory documents required for a Russian Work Visa in 2026:

**1. Original Passport:** Must be valid for at least 1.5 years from the start date of the visa and have at least two blank pages.

**2. Official Invitation Letter:** An original invitation issued by the General Directorate for Migration of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia, arranged by your Russian employer.

**3. Visa Application Form:** Completed, printed, and signed by the applicant.

**4. Photographs:** Recent passport-size photographs (usually 35x45mm) on a white background.

Special Medical Requirements for Russia

Russia has specific medical requirements that differ from Gulf countries:

**5. HIV-Negative Certificate:** This is strictly mandatory. The certificate must be issued by a recognized clinic and is usually valid for only 3 months. It must include the applicant's passport details.

**6. Chest X-Ray & Tuberculosis Screening:** Workers must prove they do not have active tuberculosis.

Translation Requirements

**7. Russian Translations:** Many Russian consulates require your educational certificates or police clearance to be translated into Russian and notarized.

Hanman Travels manages the entire documentation and visa stamping process for our candidates, ensuring all medical and translation requirements meet the consulate's strict standards.