Visa for Russia
Gather, complete, & submit the requirements below.
Russia Tourist Visa Requirements
Original, signed U. S. Passport
with at least 6 months of remaining validity beyond stay in Russia, with adequate unused visa pages to allow for entry and exit stamps upon arrival & departure from Russia.
Russia Visa Application Form Online.
Please complete the online application form, print, complete, and sign the Visa application.
1 Recent Passport-type photograph
(2″ x 2″) in color, front view with white background.
Tourist Voucher
A tourist voucher & confirmation will be issued by your hotel. We can assist in obtaining a voucher at an additional fee.
Russia Business Visa Requirements
Russian Visa Application
Once you’ve completed the online visa application process, simply download, print & sign your application,
U.S. Passport
You must send the actual passport. The passport must have at least six (6) months validity remaining before expiration & has at least two complete blank visa page for the visa stamp
Passport Photo
Include a passport-style photo (2″ x 2″) with your Russian Visa Application Form.
Original Letter of Invitation:
You host in Russia need to apply an official invitation (IZVESHENIYE) on your behalf from the local OVIR in Russia. The Russian consulate only accepts the original invitation(not fax or copy).
Russia Humanitarian Visa Requirements
Russia Visa Application
Once you’ve completed the online visa application process, simply download, print & sign your application,
U.S. Passport
You must send the actual passport. The passport must have at least six (6) months validity remaining before expiration & has at least two complete blank visa page for the visa stamp
Passport Photo
Include a passport-style photo (2″ x 2″) with your Russian Visa Application Form.
Letter of Invitation
– up to 1-year validity
Letter of Invitation from the sponsoring organization in Russia
Invitation Letter
– up to 3 years validity Original Letter of Invitation:
You host in Russia need to apply an official invitation (IZVESHENIYE) on your behalf from the local OVIR in Russia. The Russian consulate only accepts the original invitation(not fax or copy).
Private Visa Requirements
U.S. Passport:
You must send the actual passport. The passport must have at least six (6) months validity remaining before expiration & has at least two complete blank visa page for the visa stamp
Russian Visa Application:
Once you’ve completed the online visa application process, simply download, print & sign your application,
Passport Photo:
Include a passport-style photo (2″ x 2″) with your Russian Visa Application Form.
Invitation Letter Original Letter of Invitation:
You host in Russia need to apply an official invitation (IZVESHENIYE) on your behalf from the local OVIR in Russia. The Russian consulate only accepts the original invitation(not fax or copy).
Invitation Letter- Up to 3-Year Validity
A NOTARIZED letter of invitation from the person hosting in Russia.
Host’s ID
Provide the host’s ID if applying for a 3-year visa validity.
Russia Visa Work & Student Visas Requirements
Russia Visa Application:
Once you’ve completed the online visa application process, simply download, print & sign your application,
U.S. Passport:
You must send the actual passport. The passport must have at least six (6) months validity remaining before expiration & has at least two complete blank visa page for the visa stamp
Passport Photo
Include a passport-style photo (2″ x 2″) with your Russian Visa Application Form.
Russia Trip Itinerary
Your travel itinerary must accompany your Russia visa application form.
HIV Test
A copy of the HIV blood test,
Invitation Letter – Up to 1-year validity Original Letter of Invitation:
You host in Russia need to apply an official invitation (IZVESHENIYE) on your behalf from the local OVIR in Russia. The Russian consulate only accepts the original invitation(not fax or copy).
Russia Transit Visa Requirements
1- Russia Visa Application:
Once you’ve completed the online visa application process, simply download, print & sign your application,
2- U.S. Passport
You must send the actual passport. The passport must have at least six (6) months validity remaining before expiration & has at least two completely blank visa pages for the visa stamp.
3- Passport Photo
Include a passport-style photo (2″ x 2″) with your Russian Visa Application Form.
4- Russia Trip Itinerary
Your travel itinerary must accompany your Russia visa application form.
5- Visa For the next country to be Visited
Visa of the destination country;
Tickets for the whole itinerary.
Visa Russia Instructions
Please send the passport(s) & all completed documents to the address below:
Visa DC, 13800 Coppermine Road Herndon VA. 20171-9998
Russia Visa Service Fees
| Fee Type | Duration | Processing | Consular Fee | Service Fee | Total Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist – Regular – Multiple Entry 3 years | 180 days | 7-9 business days | $198 | $70 | $268 |
| Tourist – Rush – Single/Double Entry – 90 days | 30 days | 3-5 business days | $288 | $100 | $388 |
| Tourist – Emergency – Single/Double Entry – 90 days | 30 days | 1-2 business days | $323 | $150 | $473 |
| Business – Regular – Single/Double Entry – 90 days | 90 days | 7-9 business days | $198 | $70 | $268 |
| Business – Regular – Multiple Entry – 12 months | 90 days | 7-9 business days | $198 | $70 | $268 |
| Business – Regular – Multiple Entry – 3 years | 180 days | 7-9 business days | $198 | $70 | $268 |
| Business – Rush – Single/Double Entry – 90 days | 90 days | 3-5 business days | $288 | $100 | $388 |
| Business – Rush – Multiple Entry – 12 months | 90 days | 3-5 business days | $488 | $100 | $588 |
| Business – Rush – Multiple Entry – 3 years | 180 days | 3-5 business days | $488 | $100 | $588 |
| Business – Emergency – Single/Double Entry – 90 days | 90 days | 1-2 business days | $323 | $150 | $473 |
| Business – Emergency – Multiple Entry – 12 months | 90 days | 1-2 business days | $523 | $150 | $673 |
| Private – Regular – Single/Double Entry – 90 days | 30 days | 7-9 business days | $198 | $70 | $268 |
| Private – Regular – Multiple Entry – 12 months | 30 days | 7-9 business days | $198 | $70 | $268 |
| Private – Regular – Multiple Entry – 3 years | 180 days | 7-9 business days | $198 | $70 | $268 |
| Private – Rush – Single/Double Entry – 90 days | 30 days | 3-5 business days | $288 | $100 | $388 |
| Private – Rush – Multiple Entry – 12 months | 30 days | 3-5 business days | $288 | $100 | $388 |
| Private – Emergency – Single/Double Entry – 90 days | 30 days | 1-2 business days | $323 | $150 | $473 |
| Private – Emergency – Multiple Entry – 12 months | 30 days | 1-2 business days | $323 | $150 | $473 |
| Student – Regular – Single Entry | 90 days | 7-9 business days | $198 | $70 | $268 |
| Student – Rush – Single Entry | 90 days | 3-5 business days | $288 | $100 | $388 |
| Student – Emergency – Single Entry | 90 days | 1-2 business days | $323 | $150 | $467 |
| Work – Regular – Single Entry | 90 days | 8-20 business days | $198 | $70 | $268 |
| Work – Rush – Single Entry | 90 days | 5-7 business days | $288 | $100 | $388 |
| Work – Emergency – Single Entry | 90 days | 2-3 business days | $323 | $150 | $473 |
| Transit – Regular – Single/Double Entry | 3 days | 7-9 business days | $198 | $70 | $268 |
| Transit – Rush – Single/Double Entry | 3 days | 3-5 business days | $288 | $100 | $388 |
| Transit – Emergency – Single/Double Entry | 3 days | 1-2 business days | $323 | $150 | $473 |
| Humanitarian – Regular – Single/Double Entry – 90 days | 90 days | 7-9 business days | $198 | $70 | $263 |
| Humanitarian – Regular – Multiple Entry – 12 Months | 90 days | 7-9 business days | $488 | $70 | $263 |
Visa Russia
Other Information
FedEx Options
- $29.50 Fed Ex Letter (Not Including AL +HI – USA ONLY)
- $75.00 Fed Ex Envelope (First Overnight – Overweight package)
- $48.50 Fed Ex (Saturday Delivery – USA ONLY)