Russian Tourist Visa-30days/2 entries
 

We are planning to enter Russia in Vladivostok, travel around China and into Mongolia. Then through Mongolia back into Russia (2nd entry). We wish then to enter Kazakhstan, travel across and enter Russia a 3rd time. A tourist visa is good (as I understand it) for only 2 entries and 30days. Does any one know if can we get another Russian visa in Kazakhstan? We're also concerned about the 30day limit, even if we don't go into Kazakhstan. Any info would be helpful. Thanks.

A full year multi-entry business visa is the best one for you.

You don't need to be going on business - just need a business to 'invite' you. Try the agencies if you don't have contacts.

It costs about $200 in UK, but that is not really much more than a single or double entry touist visas.

Costs do vary considerably depending in which country you apply so you could get it for a lot less than the UK cost.