Russian visa Requirements Visa required
 
Select the type of Russian visa application

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ORDER YOUR
VISA ONLINE 		                                                   
To apply for visa online click
above and follow instructions.
OR
OFFLINE PAPER
APPLICATION 		                                                                                     
Download, fill out and mail in
Russian visa application form
 
Mail all the paperwork to:

Us Passport Service Guide
2021 Fillmore street,
San Francisco, CA 94115
1-415-229-3210

Return shipping options:

- FREE - Include Your Postage
- PICK-UP - I will come to pick-up in Person
- $15.00 - FedEx Express Saver (3-4 days)
- $20.00 - FedEx Standard Overnight
- $25.00 - FedEx Priority Overnight
- $39.00 - FedEx SATURDAY Priority
- $39.00 - FedEx Standard Overnight to AK, HI
- $39.00+ - FedEx INTL. Priority Overnight
 
Mail us the following documents:

1.

 Completed Russian Visa Application
  Complete Russian Visa Application Online - website will open in a new window (choose VISA REQUEST). Download HERE Step-by-Step instructions on HOW TO complete Russian Visa Application online. As of July 1, 2011, all visa applicants are required to fill out on-line the Russian Visa Application Form. The information that you enter is not submitted electronically. It is only used to generate the printed form and your request number. When you start your application, you MUST WRITE down DeclarantID and Password. Please include this information in your package. We will not accept documents without this information. After completing the application form online, please print it. Please do not forget to sign and date your application.

2.

 Valid U.S./Non-US Passport
  You have to MAIL us your current valid and signed US/non-us passport. Passport should be valid at least SIX (6) months after your intended arrival to Russia. Also, you should make sure you have at least TWO side-by-side completely blank pages for visas in your passport. Amendment pages (pages 22, 23 and 24) do not count.
If your passport is about to expire or needs more pages, please obtain new, renew or add pages to Your passport.

3.

 TWO Passport-Style Photographs
  They must be 2x2 inches in size. We always recommend using a professional photographer to avoid delays. You can choose to submit digitized photos to us via email: orders@travelvisapro.com (in subject line put travelers first and last names). Additional $10 Photo Printing FEE will be added to your request. NOTE: Photos must be high resolution, clear, and provide proper contrast and white background for it to be accepted by the consulate.

4.

 Non-US Passport Holders (proof of your legal status in the USA)
  Please provide a proof of your legal status in the USA (i.e. copy of your green card (front and back), valid visa, I-20, IAP-66, etc.)

5.

 APPLICANTS UNDER 18: copy of birth cerficate and passport copy of each parent/guardian
  Please provide copy of birth certificate and passport copy of each parent/guardian. If a parent has Russian passport, please give us a call for further instructions.

6.

 Emergency/Rush service shipping advice.
  We encourage you to use FedEx "FIRST AM OVERNIGHT" Service for Emergency/Rush orders, so we could submit your application same day. If you use other Morning delivery and the package comes late, we won't be able to submit your order on the same day.

Additional Russian visa information:
STATELESS TRAVELERS (e.g. Refugees, etc.):
Additionally you must provide these documents if you hold Travel Document or Permit:
  • A Copy of Roundtrip Ticket/Itinerary : It must contain the name of passenger. it can be an electronic ticket.
  • Proof of International Travel Insurance Policy: If you do not have one, you can purchase it here at discounted rates.

PRIVATE STAY RUSSIAN VISA FOR SPOUSES AND CHILDREN OF RUSSIAN CITIZENS! If your spouse or parent has a valid Russian passport, you can get a 3-month visa to visit Russia without an invitation. To download instructions on how to get private stay visa please (click HERE) or call our Houston office at (713)-936-0773.

OUR CONSULAR FEE INCLUDES: OFFICIAL CONSULAR AND OFFICIAL VISA SUPPORT (i.e. INVITATION LETTER) FEES. DON'T GET TRICKED BY MANY OTHER COMPANIES. THEY OFFER LOWER PRICES, BUT ADD EXTRA FOR INVITATION/VISA SUPPORT LATER!

BORN IN USSR/RUSSIA? If you formerly had USSR or Russian citizenship, please submit the documents prooving the loss of USSR/Russian citizenship.

FOR BUSINESS VISA ONLY: A mandatory visa support for Russian Business visa cannot be processed more than 45 days before your intended entry date to Russia. Please plan accordingly.

FOR MULTIPLE ENTRY VISAS ONLY: If you apply for Multiple entry visa, you can stay only 90 DAY per visit per each 180DAYS. No EXCEPTIONS. Please make your plans accordingly.

NO VISA NEEDED FOR CITIZENS OF THE FOLLOWING COUNTRIES:. Argentina (up to 90 days in every 6 months); Armenia; Azerbaijan; Belarus; Bosnia and Herzegovina (up to 30 days for tourists and up to 90 days for other visitors with original tourist vouchers or letters of invitation); Brazil (up to 90 days in every 6 months); Cuba; Hong Kong (up to 14 days); Israel (up to 90 days in every 6 months); Kazakhstan; Kyrgyzstan; Macedonia (up to 30 days for tourist and up to 90 days for other visitors with original tourist vouchers or letters of invitation); Moldova; Montenegro (up to 30 days); Nicaragua (up to 90 days in every 6 months); Serbia (up to 30 days for holders of Serbian biometric passports issued after April 9th, 2008); Tajikistan; Thailand (up to 30 days); Uzbekistan; Ukraine; Venezuela (up to 90 days in every 6 months).

FOR CANADIAN CITIZENS. We won't be able to secure visas unless you provide us with copy of GREEN CARD. You must apply for Russian visas in Canada. We will be glad to provide you with visa support/voucher. Please visit www.RussianVisaGuide.com for more details.

SPECIAL NOTE ABOUT VISA REGISTRATION: According to Russia migration law, you must register your visa within SEVEN (7) business days upon arrival in Russia. Visas can be registered either at a hotel where you’re staying or at local police precinct. If you spend in Russia less than 7 business days, you do not need to register. Click HERE -- to download Registration booklet.

 
Russian visa fees for US citizens.
 
Type of visa / processing time Valid up to Processing Time Consular fee Service fee Total cost
Tourist single 1 month 9-10 days $160.00 $39 $199.00
Tourist double 1 month 9-10 days $160.00 $39 $199.00
Tourist double 1 month 6-8 days $160.00 $59 $219.00
Tourist single 1 month 6-8 days $160.00 $59 $219.00
Tourist single 1 month 3-5 days $269.00 $79 $348.00
Tourist double 1 month 3-5 days $269.00 $79 $348.00
Tourist single 1 month 2 days $369.00 $129 $498.00
Tourist double 1 month 2 days $369.00 $129 $498.00
Private single 3 months 10-12 days $140.00 $119 $259.00
Private double 3 months 10-12 days $140.00 $119 $259.00
Business double 1-3 months 15 days $260.00 $39 $299.00
Business single 1-3 months 15 days $240.00 $39 $279.00
Business multiple 3-12 months 18-20 days $340.00 $39 $379.00
Business single 1-3 months 11 days $350.00 $79 $429.00
Business double 1-3 months 11 days $370.00 $79 $449.00
Business multiple 3-12 months 15 days $650.00 $79 $729.00
Business single 1-3 months 4 days $570.00 $119 $689.00
Business single 1-3 months 6 days $450.00 $119 $569.00
Business double 1-3 months 4 days $580.00 $119 $699.00
Business double 1-3 months 6 days $470.00 $119 $589.00
Business multiple 3-12 months 12 days $750.00 $119 $869.00
 
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