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Bangladesh passport holders: Single entry for Russia. Fee: USD 52–84 (~USD 52–84). Processing: 4 working days (eVisa). Indicative only — always verify with the official mission before applying.
Overview
eVisa: USD 52, 16-day stay, single entry. Apply 4+ days before travel. Standard visa via embassy: USD 80-160 depending on processing speed.
Visa types: eVisa (16-day single entry, 40 nationalities — Bangladesh INCLUDED since 2023 for tourism); Tourist (single/double entry); Business; Student; Work; Private (family visit); Transit; Humanitarian. eVisa only for select airport entries.
Fees & funds
Stay & validity
eVisa Validity: 60 days from issue. Max Stay: 16 days (single entry, BD eligible since 2023).
Extension possibleConditional
Overstay penalty: RUB 2,000-7,000 fine + deportation + 3-10 year entry ban
How to apply
Requirements
Passport & photo
Required documents: Valid passport (6+ months); eVisa application at evisa.kdmid.ru (USD 52); Digital photo; For embassy visa: invitation/voucher from registered Russian tour operator OR official invitation from Migration Service; Hotel booking; Travel medical insurance; Bank statement; Return ticket; For Student: admission + Ministry of Education invitation; For Work: work permit + employer invitation.
Visa types (3)
eVisa: USD 52, 16-day stay, single entry. Apply 4+ days before travel. Standard visa via embassy: USD 80-160 depending on processing speed.
Russia Business Visa. Russian Embassy in Dhaka is functional. Note: post-2022 (Russia-Ukraine war) sanctions affect commercial activity — banking transfers complicated, USD/EUR cash often used.
Russia Student Visa — MASSIVE BD student presence. Sechenov University (Moscow), RUDN (Peoples' Friendship), Kazan Federal, Saint Petersburg State Medical, Pirogov Medical, Bashkir State Medical, Tver State Medical, Volgograd State Medical popular for BD MBBS students. Affordable English-medium 6-year programmes.
Common rejection reasons
Common BD rejections: (1) Bangladesh ELIGIBLE for Russian eVisa since 2023 - low rejection rate; (2) eVisa only for select airport entries (Moscow, St. Petersburg etc.); (3) Travel medical insurance MANDATORY; (4) For Embassy visa: invitation/voucher from registered Russian tour operator OR official invitation; (5) Generally welcoming for BD applicants.
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