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Tourist visa can be single-entry or double-entry and can be issued for no longer than 30 days.
Besides the standard set of documents listed below requires standard "Confirmation" and "Tourist Voucher" from a Russian travel agency, Russian hotel ( registered as a tourist company with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Russia, and special reference number assigned ). This reference number should be indicated on the Confirmation Letter. If you already have your Confirmation/Voucher please include it in the envelope. If you don't have it, we will provide it for you at no charge upon receipt of your paperwork.
When filling out the application please take note of the following:
1.
In question number 6 (purpose of visit) please write in "Tourism."
2.
In question number 34 (Name and address of the place you're staying) please fill in the name of the hotel if you already know it, otherwise leave it blank.
The earliest you can apply for Russian Tourist Visa is 90 days before your entry date to Russia.
Single-entry and double-entry business visas can be issued for 30 days or up to 90 days, multiple re-entry business visa can be issued for up to 1 year.
Besides the standard set of documents listed below, a Business Visa requires an official invitation issued by the Russian Ministry of the Internal Affairs of Russia, its local offices, or the Russian Foreign Ministry, its regional offices, or any other authorized Russian agency. If you don't have an invitation, we can provide it for you for an additional fee.
For multiple-entry business visas two original signed applications are required, with additional original photographs for both of them. Copies of either will not be accepted by the consulate.
The earliest you can apply for Russian Business Visa is 45 days before your entry date to Russia.
Valid for single entry.
Besides the standard set of documents listed below requires standard invitation (original only) issued by a local office of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (former OVIR). You should ask your relative or friend to obtain one from a local Passport and Visa Service office of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia.
Besides the standard set of documents listed below, requires an official invitation (original only) issued by the Ministry of Internal Affairs or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Official hospital HIV (AIDS) Test Certificate (HIV blood test should be taken not earlier than 3 months before applying for a visa).
For full list of Student Visa requirements please check the Russian Consulate's Visa page here.
Transit visa permits to travel through the Russian territory without stay depending on your tickets, it is issued for up to 72 hours if you travel by air, or for up to 10 days, if using other means of transportation. Besides the standard set of documents listed below requires visa of the country of destination and a copy of the air, railway or other ticket confirmed.
1. Passport (original). Passport must contain at least two blank pages marked "visas," and its expriration date must be at least 6 month after the last day of the visa you applying for, otherwise paperwork will not be accepted by the Russian Consulate.
2. Copy of the passport's vital page (s).
3.
Standard Application form filled out completely, dated and signed (original signature required).
If you have difficulties filling out the application form we can assist you for $25 per form.
Please DO NOT staple the form.
To fill out an application form go here:
Please make sure to save your Declarant ID and Password, and send it to us, as the Russian Consulate will not accept your application without both.
Please note: The Consulate does not accept any applications that are not filled out on the above mentioned server. Please print out the filled out application, sign it, and send it to us as outlined below.
4. One photograph 2x2 in.
5. A separate sheet with your name, contact info, and address for return delivery by FedEx, and your actual departure date FROM USA (needed to establish time available for visa processing).
6. For non-US citizens: proof of legal status in US (copy of the green card, visa etc.) Holders of US Travel document must submit a copy of their Green Card, and proof of medical insurance, and copy of your round-trip ticket or itinerary, otherwise the consulate will NOT accept your paperwork for processing.
7. Mandatory medical insurance is required for the citizens of Estonia, Israel and Finland, as well as for the citizens of Schengen Agreement Member-States (Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, and other Schengen states).
8. Payment
For Regular processing -- Check or Money Orders accepted.
For Expedited processing -- Money Order
ONLY.
Please make all Checks and Money Orders payable to Passport Visa International for the full amount (see price tables below), plus cost of shipping back to the customer.
The Consulate may request additional documentation. Visa processing starts only after we have collected all necessary documents. Once submitted to the Consulate all paperwork is not subject to any changes.
Children apply for separate visas if they travel on their own passports. If parents do not accompany their child during the trip, they must confirm their consent for their child's travel in an affidavit. If the child's surname differs from that of his (her) parents, a copy of the child's birth certificate must be enclosed.
Former USSR and Russian Citizens must submit: one of the documents which confirms that they are no longer citizens of the Russian Federation (so called "Visa to Israel" or stamp in their passport saying that they left for "permanent residence abroad" before the 6th of February, 1992 or official document certifying that their Russian citizenship was abrogated), oherwise the applications will not be accepted by the Consulate.
Prices and processing times depend on the existing rules and requirements at the Consulate General of Russia and are subject to change. All consulate fees are included.
Processing in business days |
8-9 days |
5 days |
Any single entry or double entry visa |
$199 |
$329 |
Multiple entry business visa |
$229 |
$539 |
For citizens of European Union any visa *except UK citizens |
$119 |
$179 |
Please add $20 to the total for return shipment via FedEx.
We strongly advise to ship your paperwork to us using FedEx. If time allows, please use less expensive options (2nd Day, Express Saver, or FedEx Ground).
For FedЕх ONLY (PREFERRED):
Hold at FedEx location
For Natalia Borodina/PVI
3225 Fillmore Street
San Francisco, CA 94123
Tel: 650-274-6044
***NOTE*** PLEASE SEND US YOUR TRACKING NUMBER!
ALL OTHER types of mail.
WARNING! Use US Postal Service with discretion! Timely receipt of packages sent with Signature Required option is unreliable, and is likely to delay your application.
Passport Visa International
2655 Van Ness Ave.
Suite 3
San Francisco CA 94109
Please check your visas upon receipt, and immediately let us know of any discrepancies you find in the following, so we can correct it with the Consulate as soon as possible:
- english spelling of your name,
- passport number,
- date of birth,
- to/from dates,
- number of entries.
PassportVisaInternational can not be held responsible for any mistakes on the visa discovered at the airport or at the time of entry to Russia.