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Registration upon arrival to the Russian Federation

Russian visa must be registered
When	within 72 hours upon your arrival if you stay in an apartment, within 24 hours upon arrival if you stay in a hotel (excluding weekends and official holidays); it is next to impossible to extend a visa which has not been duly registered, and getting out of Russia with an unregistered visa could be a very expensive proposition.
What documents should be submited:	Visa, passport, and migration card.
Where:	1. If you are staying at a hotel	the hotel will register your visa; a small registration fee can be imposed.
	2. If you are not staying at a hotel	the local UVIR within three or more working days; an authorised Russian company which has arranged for your invitation letter within two days. a small registration fee can be imposed.
	3. For business visas registration	a notarized letter from your landlord is required: please make sure your landlord will be able to provide you with the mentioned paper within 2 business days upon your arrival in Russia. A small registration fee can be imposed.