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Russian visa requirements
- Tourist visa
- required
- Business visa
- required
- Official visa
- required
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Mail us the following documents:
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Original United States passport with at least 6 months of remaining validity.
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Passport-type photographs: 1
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Required Russia visa supporting documents for citizens of United States:
Russian tourist visas:
- A copy of tourist voucher and hotel confirmation. (letter of invitation/tourist voucher may be obtained through VisaHQ at an additional cost - see fees below)
Russian business visas:
- A copy of official business invitation or telex number. (business letter of invitation may be obtained through VisaHQ at an additional cost - see fees below)
- Passport must remain valid for at least 6 months after the expiration date of issued visa.
Russian work and student visas:
- Original letter of invitation.
- Copy of recent HIV test results performed within the last 3 months.
Additional Russian visa information:- A copy of tourist voucher and hotel confirmation. (letter of invitation/tourist voucher may be obtained through VisaHQ at an additional cost - see fees below)
Russian business visas:
- A copy of official business invitation or telex number. (business letter of invitation may be obtained through VisaHQ at an additional cost - see fees below)
- Passport must remain valid for at least 6 months after the expiration date of issued visa.
Russian work and student visas:
- Original letter of invitation.
- Copy of recent HIV test results performed within the last 3 months.
Note: 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.
Note: 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.
If a minor is traveling alone or with one parent, a letter of consent is required from the absent parent(s). If there is a mismatch in the last names, then a copy of the minor's birth certificate is required.
Maximum stay in Russia: 30 days
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Russia visa fees for citizens of United States
| Type of visa | Maximum validity | Embassy fee | Our fee | Processing time | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single entry / Tourist | up to 30 days | $ 131.00 | $ 44.95 | 6 business days | $ 175.95 |
| Single entry / Tourist | up to 30 days | $ 150.00 | $ 49.95 | 3 business days | $ 199.95 |
| Single entry / Tourist | up to 30 days | $ 200.00 | $ 69.95 | Next business day | $ 269.95 |
| Single entry / Tourist | up to 30 days | $ 300.00 | $ 99.95 | Same day | $ 399.95 |
| Double entry / Tourist | up to 30 days | $ 131.00 | $ 44.95 | 6 business days | $ 175.95 |
| Double entry / Tourist | up to 30 days | $ 200.00 | $ 49.95 | 3 business days | $ 249.95 |
| Double entry / Tourist | up to 30 days | $ 250.00 | $ 69.95 | Next business day | $ 319.95 |
| Double entry / Tourist | up to 30 days | $ 350.00 | $ 99.95 | Same day | $ 449.95 |
| Single entry / Business | up to 90 days | $ 131.00 | $ 44.95 | 6 business days | $ 175.95 |
| Single entry / Business | up to 90 days | $ 150.00 | $ 49.95 | 3 business days | $ 199.95 |
| Single entry / Business | up to 90 days | $ 200.00 | $ 69.95 | Next business day | $ 269.95 |
| Single entry / Business | up to 90 days | $ 300.00 | $ 99.95 | Same business day | $ 399.95 |
| Double entry / Business | up to 90 days | $ 131.00 | $ 44.95 | 6 business days | $ 175.95 |
| Double entry / Business | up to 90 days | $ 200.00 | $ 49.95 | 3 business days | $ 249.95 |
| Double entry / Business | up to 90 days | $ 250.00 | $ 69.95 | Next business day | $ 319.95 |
| Double entry / Business | up to 90 days | $ 350.00 | $ 99.95 | Same day | $ 449.95 |
| Multiple entry / Business | up to 365 days | $ 131.00 | $ 99.95 | 6 business days | $ 230.95 |
| Multiple entry / Business | up to 365 days | $ 300.00 | $ 109.95 | 3 business days | $ 409.95 |
| Multiple entry / Business | up to 365 days | $ 350.00 | $ 119.95 | Next business days | $ 469.95 |
| Multiple entry / Business | up to 365 days | $ 450.00 | $ 129.95 | Same day | $ 579.95 |
Invitations for Visa to Russia for citizens of United States
| Invitation type | Processing time | Cost | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single entry / Tourist | Same day | $ 30.00 | |||
| Double entry / Tourist | Same day | $ 30.00 | |||
| Single entry / Business | 8 business days | $ 135.00 | |||
| Double entry / Business | 8 business days | $ 135.00 | |||
| Multiple entry / Business | 18 business days | $ 200.00 | |||
Russia travel information:
- Russia Visa Information
- Embassy of Russia in United States
- Russia Embassy Holidays
- Russia Customs
- Russia Travel Tips and AdviceTravel visas to neighboring countries:
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