Russia Visa

Russia – Passport and Visa Required

Visa Requirements for U.S. Citizens

Tourist Visa

  • Valid and signed U. S. passport (must be valid for 6 months beyond the date of entry – MUST have at least 2 adjacent “visa” pages
  • One (1) Visa Application Form completely filled out and signed
  • One(1) passport type photograph – MUST meet the following criteria:
    • Be taken within the last three months and printed on high-quality photo paper
    • Be taken against an all white background
    • Be two inches by two inches
    • Provide the full frontal view of your head with your face centered in the middle and displaying a neutral (non-smiling) expression
    • You may wear neither eyeglasses nor headwear except for religious purposes
    • Your photo should not be affixed to your application and it may not display evidence of adhesive tape or staples
  • Notarized parental consent from non-traveling parent(s) – applicable for applicant under 18 years old)
  • Copy of flight itinerary
  • Standard Tourist Confirmation and Voucher from authorized tourist company or hotel in Russia – Travel the World Visas will assist you in obtaining this document for visa application purposes only.
  • Travel the World Visas Service Order Form

NOTE:

  • Non-U.S. citizens, please submit copy of the legal status in the USA and also copy of the medical/health coverage
  • If you were born in a state of the former Soviet Republic or Ukraine you must supply a copy of your Soviet or Ukrainian passport along with a letter stating when you immigrated to the US.

Business Visa

  • Valid and signed U. S. passport (must be valid for 6 months beyond the date of entry) – MUST have at least 2 adjacent “visa” pages
  • One (1) Visa Application Form completely filled out and signed
  • One (1) passport type photograph – MUST meet the following criteria:
    • Be taken within the last three months and printed on high-quality photo paper
    • Be taken against an all white background
    • Be two inches by two inches
    • Provide the full frontal view of your head with your face centered in the middle and displaying a neutral (non-smiling) expression
    • You may wear neither eyeglasses nor headwear except for religious purposes
    • Your photo should not be affixed to your application and it may not display evidence of adhesive tape or staples
  • Notarized parental consent from non-traveling parent(s) – applicable for applicant under 18 years old)
  • Official letter of invitation from sponsor in Russia – Travel the World Visas will assist you in obtaining this document for visa application purposes only.
  •  Copy of flight itinerary
  • Travel the World Visas Service Order Form

 

  NOTE:

  • Please be informed that in order to obtain student or work visa an HIV-test should be presented. A person can enter the country on a student or work visa only five days after it has been issued.
  • Non-U.S. citizens, please submit copy of the legal status in the USA and also copy of the medical/health coverage
  • If you were born in a state of the former Soviet Republic or Ukraine you must supply a copy of your Soviet or Ukrainian passport along with a letter stating when you immigrated to the US.
  • If you wish to apply for a multiple entry visa for 3 years, please obtain an official invitation from your Russian sponsor (this is faxable or your could be e-mail – scanned copy – make sure it is good quality – please click here for the invitation details

 

Visitor Visa

  • Valid and signed U. S. passport (must be valid for 6 months beyond the date of entry)  – MUST have at least 2 adjacent “visa” pages
  • One (1) Visa Application Form completely filled out and signed
  • One (1) passport type photograph – MUST meet the following criteria:
    • Be taken within the last three months and printed on high-quality photo paper
    • Be taken against an all white background
    • Be two inches by two inches
    • Provide the full frontal view of your head with your face centered in the middle and displaying a neutral (non-smiling) expression
    • You may wear neither eyeglasses nor headwear except for religious purposes
    • Your photo should not be affixed to your application and it may not display evidence of adhesive tape or staples
  • Notarized parental consent from non-traveling parent(s) – applicable for applicant under 18 years old)
  • Copy of flight itinerary (NOTE: If you are applying for rush processing, the departure date MUST be within 1 week from the date of submission)
  • Original OVIR permission called IZVESHCHENIE (separate for each location of stay) – applicant’s relatives or friends in Russia should obtain the IZVESHCHENIE for the applicant from the local authorities (OVIR) and send the original IZVESHCHENIE to the applicant here in the U.S.
    • IZVESHCENIE is valid within one year from the date indicated therein. The period of stay in Russia is shown in a separate paragraph and must not exceed 90 days.
    • In case of emergency (unexpected illness, death of relatives), visas can be obtained upon submitting a certified cable from a doctor of a Russian clinic or a copy of the death certificate.
  • Travel the World Visas Service Order Form

NOTE:

  • Non-U.S. citizens, please submit copy of the legal status in the USA and also copy of the medical/health coverage
  • If you were born in a state of the former Soviet Republic or Ukraine you must supply a copy of your Soviet or Ukrainian passport along with a letter stating when you immigrated to the US.

Russian visa (any category) cannot be changed or extended. If your travel plans changed after the visa had been issued, you have to reapply for a new visa.


Service Fee:
$250.00/person/visa – between 3 to 4 weeks processing


Consular Fee:
Tourist:
$430.00 per person

Business:
$550.00 per person (WITHOUT invitation.  Travel the World Visas will provide the business invitation for visa application purposes)
$430.00 per person (WITH invitation – applicant will provide the business invitation letter)

Consular fee above include a $5 money order fee (consulate/embassy accepts money order only)

Return Mail Fee (1-3 passports):
For Alaska and Hawaii, please add $25.00

2-Day Delivery: $50.00
Overnight Delivery: $58.00
Saturday Delivery: $95.00

Travel the World Visas Service Order Form

 

 

 

 

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For the safety of your passport, we recommend delivery by courier.  If there were a delay, we would be able to track or trace it.

Please send all required documents and payment (Money Order, Company Check, Cashier’s Check, American Express, Visa or MasterCard) by courier to:

TRAVEL THE WORLD VISAS, INC.
1930 18TH STREET NW, UNIT #1
WASHINGTON DC  20009

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NOTICE

Travel the World Visas acts only as an agent, and accepts no responsibility for the services of any Travel Agent, Consulate, Passport Agency or Embassy in connection with the granting of visas. We are not responsible for delays, loss of passports or damage caused by such service providers or the U.S. Mail.
Requirements and fees are for U.S. Citizens only. Contact Travel the World Visas for information on other nationalities.
Requirements and fees are subject to change without prior notice.
Sorry but all fees are non-refundable.