It is possible to send the invitations for visa, for participants who need it.

Participants should send an e-mail to comp.astr2019@inasan.ru with necessary information according to the specific case (citizenship in EU / in other country).

If you have the EU citizenship:

1. You should submit your application form (attached below) and passport scan (main page) to the Institute of Astronomy of the RAS (comp.astr2019@inasan.ru) not later than 30 days before your arrival.
   
2. Our Institute will prepare the letter for the Russian consulate in your country and send it to you.
   
3. After you get the invitation letter (usually the scan is enough) you need to send it (with other required documents) to the Russian consulate in your country.
   

If you have the citizenship in other country:

1. You should submit your application form (attached below) and passport scan (main page) to the Institute of Astronomy of the RAS (comp.astr2019@inasan.ru) as soon as possible, but not later than 45 days before your arrival.
   
2. According to Ministry for Foreign Affairs rules our Institute should submit your form to the consulate department 45-90 days before your trip.
   
3. In the next 10 days the Ministry for Foreign Affairs should consider your application, make a decision and inform us. As soon as we get confirmation from the Ministry we will send you the invitation letter.
   
4. After you get the invitation letter (usually the scan is enough) you need to send it (with other required documents) to the Russian consulate in your country.
   

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