{"id":75,"date":"2018-04-06T13:41:19","date_gmt":"2018-04-06T13:41:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vipexpressnigeria.com\/how-to-travel\/?p=75"},"modified":"2018-04-07T13:21:23","modified_gmt":"2018-04-07T13:21:23","slug":"traveling-to-russia-for-the-soccer-world-cup-what-you-need","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vipexpressnigeria.com\/how-to-travel\/traveling-to-russia-for-the-soccer-world-cup-what-you-need\/","title":{"rendered":"Traveling to Russia for the Soccer World Cup: What you need"},"content":{"rendered":"

Applying for your Russian Visa<\/h1>\n

This year\u2019s Soccer World Cup will take place in Russia, from the 14th<\/sup> of June to the 15th<\/sup> of July- which is perfect because a Russian Tourist Visa is valid for a period of up to 30 days!<\/p>\n

\"Win<\/a><\/p>\n

To apply for a Russian tourist visa from Nigeria, you need to fill out a Visa Application form, which you can find using this link<\/a>. To access the form, pick your country and preferred language, then tick the box stating you have read the important information.<\/p>\n

You will book an interview at the Embassy of the Russian Federation in Lagos<\/em>, or at the Representative Office of the Russian Federation in Abuja<\/em>.<\/p>\n

The waiting period for verification of your submitted documents and the issuance of your visa is approximately 20 days.<\/p>\n

Documents to take on the day of your interview:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. Two copies of your application form filled out and printed, signed and dated.<\/li>\n
  2. Your passport. Make sure your passport will be valid for at least 6 months after you leave Russia. Also make sure that your visa has at least 2 clean, side by side pages.<\/li>\n
  3. Two identical passport size photos (30mm x 40mm) with a white background. Write your name and surname at the back of both photos.<\/li>\n
  4. Your proof of payment.<\/li>\n
  5. Bank account statements of 3 months.<\/li>\n
  6. Policy of your medical insurance.<\/li>\n
  7. HIV (AIDS) test certificate.<\/li>\n
  8. Copy of an agreement on tourist services.<\/li>\n
  9. Birth or adoption certificates for minors, as well as marriage certificates or name change affidavit if applicable.<\/li>\n
  10. Police character certificate or police deportation certificate if applicable.<\/li>\n
  11. Pre-paid self-addressed return envelope from a reliable delivery company (FED EX, DHL, UPS).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    When you complete your application form online, you will also receive a list explaining what you must take with you. Make sure to use the list as reference to double check you have all the right documentation in place.<\/p>\n

    Find out how you can win a flight ticket to Russia<\/a> with VIP Express Nigeria.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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