Before applying for a visa, you have to decide which type of visa you need and act accordingly. Tourist visa is common knowledge. Business visa is used by foreigners who wish to enter Russia temporarily for business purposes, as representatives of foreign governments, members of official delegations, temporary workers, cultural or sports exchange visitors, religious workers. Guest visa is required for visitors invited by relatives or friends. Student visa is issued to students in academic or language programs.
Children apply for separate visas if they travel on their own passports.
Non-traveling parents must confirm in an affidavit their consent for their children's travel. The validity and type of visa should be strictly ahead to . To do that, you have to leave the country and re-enter on different visa. You can apply for visa personally or by post . Otherwise, your visa will not be processed.