Russian Visa

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Private visa
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1  Select the type of Russia tourist visa application:

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To apply for visas to several countries add Russia to selection and return to the list of destinations.

Offline Russia Visa Application

Download, fill out and mail in Russia visa application form

2  Mail us the following documents:

a
Original, signed United States passport with at least 6 months of remaining validity.
b
Passport-type photographs: 1
c
Tourist Voucher. Copy of tourist voucher issued by tourist company or hotel in Russia approved by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Former citizens of Russia MUST submit a Certificate of Renunciation of Citizenship from the Russian Embassy.

Former citizens of Soviet Republics MUST submit a copy of their old passport, even if they are no longer valid.

Russian tourist visa applications are accepted only within 90 days of the proposed entry date to Russia. Please apply only within 90 days of the date of travel.

  Russia tourist visa fees for citizens of United States

Type of visa Maximum validity Processing time Embassy fee   Our fee   Total cost
Single entry up to 30 days 11 business days $131.00 + $44.95 = $175.95
Single entry up to 30 days 3 business days $250.00 + $59.95 = $309.95
Double entry up to 30 days 11 business days $131.00 + $44.95 = $175.95
Double entry up to 30 days 3 business days $250.00 + $59.95 = $309.95

  Invitations for tourist visa to Russia for citizens of United States

Invitation type Processing time Cost
Single entry Same day $30.00
Double entry Same day $30.00
Maximum stay in Russia: 30 days
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Russia visas

1  Select the type of Russia business visa application:

Apply for Russia Visa Online »

To apply for visas to several countries add Russia to selection and return to the list of destinations.

Offline Russia Visa Application

Download, fill out and mail in Russia visa application form

2  Mail us the following documents:

a
Original, signed United States passport with at least 6 months of remaining validity.
b
Passport-type photographs: 1
c
Letter of Invitation. Copy of a business letter of invitation approved by the Russian Ministry of Interior or the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. OR Telex number with the name of the inviting organization. (Business letter of invitation may be obtained through VisaHQ at an additional cost - see fees below)
Former citizens of Russia MUST submit a Certificate of Renunciation of Citizenship from the Russian Embassy.

Former citizens of Soviet Republics MUST submit a copy of their old passport, even if they are no longer valid.

Russian business visa applications are accepted only within 45 days of the proposed entry date to Russia. Please apply only within 45 days of the date of travel.

  Russia business visa fees for citizens of United States

Type of visa Maximum validity Processing time Embassy fee   Our fee   Total cost
Single entry up to 90 days 11 business days $131.00 + $49.95 = $180.95
Single entry up to 90 days 3 business days $250.00 + $69.95 = $319.95
Double entry up to 90 days 11 business days $131.00 + $49.95 = $180.95
Double entry up to 90 days 3 business days $250.00 + $69.95 = $319.95
Multiple entry up to 365 days 11 business days $150.00 + $69.95 = $219.95
Multiple entry up to 365 days 3 business days $450.00 + $99.95 = $549.95

  Invitations for business visa to Russia for citizens of United States

Invitation type Processing time Cost
Single entry 8 business days $135.00
Double entry 8 business days $135.00
Multiple entry 18 business days $200.00
Maximum stay in Russia: 90 days
Submit Russian business visa application
Add Russian to Selection, and apply for more visas
Russia visas

1  Select the type of Russia private visa application:

Apply for Russia Visa Online »

To apply for visas to several countries add Russia to selection and return to the list of destinations.

Offline Russia Visa Application

Download, fill out and mail in Russia visa application form

2  Mail us the following documents:

a
Original, signed United States passport with at least 6 months of remaining validity.
b
Passport-type photographs: 1
c
Letter of Invitation. Original letter of invitation from relatives or friends in Russia approved by the Russian Ministry of Interior.
Former citizens of Russia MUST submit a Certificate of Renunciation of Citizenship from the Russian Embassy.

Former citizens of Soviet Republics MUST submit a copy of their old passport, even if they are no longer valid.

Russian private visa applications are accepted only within 90 days of the proposed entry date to Russia. Please apply only within 90 days of the date of travel.

  Russia private visa fees for citizens of United States

Type of visa Maximum validity Processing time Embassy fee   Our fee   Total cost
Single entry up to 90 days 8 business days $131.00 + $59.95 = $190.95
Single entry up to 90 days 3 business days $250.00 + $69.95 = $319.95
Double entry up to 90 days 8 business days $131.00 + $59.95 = $190.95
Double entry up to 90 days 3 business days $250.00 + $69.95 = $319.95
Maximum stay in Russia: 90 days
Submit Russian private visa application
Add Russian to Selection, and apply for more visas
Russia visas
Russia visa for citizens of United States is required for more information please contact the nearest Russia embassy.

Russia entry visa is not required
for citizens of United States.

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