Foreign participants of SPIEF-2025 will be able to apply for a visa under a simplified procedure

Foreign guests of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum in 2025 who do not enjoy a visa-free regime with the Russian Federation will be able to apply for a visa under a simplified procedure.

The invitation required to obtain a Russian visa can be generated in a Single personal account of the participant on the official website of the Forum. Based on this document, the Russian consular offices abroad have an accelerated visa issuance format.

In addition, citizens of 64 foreign countries have the opportunity to apply for an electronic visa through the portal of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation.

Detailed information about the rules of entry into Russia and the procedure for issuing visas is available on the Forum's website in the "Visa Support" section.

The website also contains information that will help participants plan their stay in St. Petersburg, including recommendations on hotel accommodation and rental of transport.

The St. Petersburg International Economic Forum will be held on June 18-21, 2025.