Sheremetyevo International Airport - Moscow

Sheremetyevo-2 Alexander Pushkin International Airport in Moscow, Russia, is a major hub for international travelers. With the introduction of the unified electronic visa and the various formalities required to enter this country, it's essential to be well informed before planning your trip. In this article, we'll look at airport statistics, e-Visa procedures and the services offered by visa agencies.

Statistics and key information about Sheremetyevo International Airport

Located around 29 kilometers northwest of Moscow, Sheremetyevo International Airport is Russia's largest airport in terms of passenger traffic. In 2019, it welcomed over 49 million passengers, the vast majority of whom were international flights. The airport has six terminals, with two dedicated to domestic flights (B and C) and four to international flights (D, E, F, and G).

Popular airlines and destinations

Several airlines operate from Sheremetyevo International Airport, including Aeroflot, Russia's national airline, which uses the airport as its main hub. Other major airlines include Air France, KLM and Lufthansa. Popular destinations from Sheremetyevo include Paris, London, New York, Dubai and Beijing.

e-Visa for Russia: formalities and procedures

Since 2019, Russia has introduced the unified electronic visa (e-Visa) to facilitate the entry of foreign tourists to its territory. The e-Visa is an electronic document that allows nationals of several countries, including France, to enter Russia for short-term tourist, business or humanitarian stays (up to 16 days).

Conditions and documents required to obtain an e-Visa

To obtain an e-Visa, certain conditions must be met, including :

• Be a national of a country eligible for the e-Visa program
• A passport valid for the duration of your stay in Russia
• Provide a recent passport photo complying with international standards
• Answer the questions on the online application form
• Pay the e-Visa processing fee (approx. €40)

Please note that obtaining an e-Visa is temporarily suspended due to the current international crisis. Invitation visas are still available for travelers to Russia.

Agence Visa: obtain your visa remotely

To make visa application procedures easier, an agency can be accredited by the Russian Embassy in France. It offers to help travelers obtain their visa remotely.

How does a visa agency work?

Once all the required documents have been sent to the agency, it will take care of applying to the Russian authorities. Here are the steps to follow:

• Fill in the request form online visa application on the Visamundi website, for example
• Pay the processing costs your visa application
• Supply the required documents (passport, photo, etc..)
• Wait for a reply from the Russian authorities (usually within 3-4 working days)
• Get your visa by email