Russia Visa

Non U.S. Citizen Visa Information

 

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Visa Instruction Sheet

RUSSIA
Tourist Visa | Business Visa | Home Stay Visa | Student Visa | Transit Visa | Diplomatic
tourist
1
Original, signed passport valid for 6 months beyond stay, and with at least one blank visa page available for visa stamp(s).
2 Two visa application forms, completed and signed. All questions on the application form must be answered. Failure to complete all required fields on the form will delay the processing of your visa. Click here for help.
3 Two recent 2 x 2 passport type photographs, in color, front view and with a plain/light background.
4 Applicant must furnish two copies of a letter of confirmation and a voucher from the receiving Russian travel agency, hotel or joint venture. Receiving organization should be duly registered as a tourist company at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and assigned a special index. This index and a corresponding reference number should be indicated on the letter of confirmation. Both the letter of confirmation and the voucher must be carried with the visa.
5 Applicants furnishing an invitation for the issuance of a visa whose validity is over 3 months will be required to submit an Original Aids Certificate proving negative results.
6 Complete the Global Reservation Form. This is Travisa's Service Order Form. You must include a copy of this form with all other supporting documents.
 
    Fees - Consular Fees and
Travisa Fees
Regular Processing $50.00
Rush Processing: $99.00
Emergency Processing: $119.00
 
    How to Read a Russian Visa.
    Visa Validity - Based on your invitation, up to a maximum of 30 days for both single and double entry.
    Visa Processing Time - Visa processing is based on consular fee paid.
business
1 Original, signed passport valid for 6 months beyond stay, and with at least one blank visa page available for visa stamp(s).
2 Two visa application forms, completed and signed. All questions on the application form must be answered. Failure to complete all required fields on the form will delay the processing of your visa. Click here for help.
3 Two recent 2 x 2 passport type photographs, in color, front view and with a plain/light background.
4 For business visa applicants, 2 copies of official invitation (Ministry of Interior approval required).
5 Applicants furnishing an invitation for the issuance of a visa whose validity is over 3 months will be required to submit an Original Aids Certificate proving negative results.
6

Complete the Global Reservation Form. This is Travisa's Service Order Form. You must include a copy of this form with all other supporting documents.
(NOTE: Consular fees are NON-refundable. If visa is rejected and resubmitted new consular fees will apply).
 
    Fees - Consular Fees and
Travisa Fees
Regular Processing $50.00
Rush Processing: $99.00
Emergency Processing: $119.00
 
    How to Read a Russian Visa.
  Visa Validity - Based on your invitation.
  Visa Processing Time - Visa processing is based on consular fee paid.
HOME STAY (Private Visits)
1 Original, signed passport valid for 6 months beyond stay, and with at least one blank visa page available for visa stamp(s).
2 Two visa application forms, completed and signed. All questions on the application form must be answered. Failure to complete all required fields on the form will delay the processing of your visa. Click here for help.
3 Two recent 2 x 2 passport type photographs, in color, front view and with a plain/light background.
4 If visiting friends or relatives who are Russian citizens, an original Official Letter of Invitation from a local OVIR office is required. Applicants visiting friends or relatives who are working or studying in Russia and are not Russian nationals must furnish an Official Letter of Invitation obtained by the friend or relative's hosting organization in Russia.
5 Applicants furnishing an invitation for the issuance of a visa whose validity is over 3 months will be required to submit an Original Aids Certificate proving negative results.
6 Complete the Global Reservation Form. This is Travisa's Service Order Form. You must include a copy of this form with all other supporting documents.
 
    Fees - Consular Fees and
Travisa Fees
Regular Processing $50.00
Rush Processing: $99.00
Emergency Processing: $119.00
 
    How to Read a Russian Visa.
  Visa Validity - Based on your invitation.
  Visa Processing Time - Visa processing is based on consular fee paid.
Student
1 Original, signed passport valid for 6 months beyond stay, and with at least one blank visa page available for visa stamp(s).
2 Two visa application forms, completed and signed. All questions on the application form must be answered. Failure to complete all required fields on the form will delay the processing of your visa. Click here for help.
3 Two recent 2 x 2 passport type photographs, in color, front view and with a plain/light background.
4 An official letter of invitation from the Russian Ministry of the Interior. Host institution in Russia must obtain this invitation for the applicant.
5 Original Aids Certificate proving negative results.
6

Complete the Global Reservation Form. This is Travisa's Service Order Form. You must include a copy of this form with all other supporting documents.
 
    Fees - Consular Fees and
Travisa Fees
Regular Processing $80.00
Rush Processing: $160.00
 
    How to Read a Russian Visa.
  Visa Validity - Based on your invitation.
  Visa Processing Time - Visa processing is based on consular fee paid.
transit
1 Original, signed passport valid for 6 months beyond stay, and with at least one blank visa page available for visa stamp(s).
2 Two visa application forms, completed and signed. All questions on the application form must be answered. Failure to complete all required fields on the form will delay the processing of your visa. Click here for help.
3 Two recent 2 x 2 passport type photographs, in color, front view and with a plain/light background.
4 Computer generated flight itinerary from the airline or a travel agency, copy of airline ticket or a corporate letter stating travel plans. A signed letter on the travel agency’s letterhead confirming round-trip booking may also be submitted.
5 Copy of onward destination visas.
6 Complete the Global Reservation Form. This is Travisa's Service Order Form. You must include a copy of this form with all other supporting documents.
 
    Fees - Consular Fees and
Travisa Fees
Regular Processing $50.00
Rush Processing: $99.00
Emergency Processing: $119.00
 
    How to Read a Russian Visa.
  Visa Validity - Based on your airline ticket.
  Visa Processing Time - Visa processing is based on consular fee paid.
diplomatic
    Diplomatic visas are granted to foreign citizens upon the authorization of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and a note verbal of diplomatic/consular representation or permanent mission to international organization.

US Diplomatic passport holders must apply for a Russian visa through the US Department of State – Special Issuance Agency.

Please Print this page and proceed to the next page to fill out our online instruction form. Print the completed form and return it with all of the above requirements to TRAVISA:

Washington DC

 

1731 21st. St. NW
Washington, DC 20009
Tel (202) 463-6166
Tel (800) 222-2589
Fax (202) 293-1112

San Francisco

 

41 Sutter St., Ste 214 San Francisco, CA 94104
Tel (415) 837-0771
Tel (800) 421-5468
Fax (415) 837-0775

New York

 

290 5th Avenue, 4th Floor
New York, NY 10001
Tel (212) 613-2223
Fax (212) 613-2287

1   Follow this link to our Secure Global Reservation Form.
2   Complete all the fields with the needed information.
3   Review the screen for accuracy.
4   Print the completed form by clicking on the print button from your web browser.
5   Review the printed copy to ensure the correct information.
6   Return it with all of the above requirements to TRAVISA.