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| A valid passport and visa are required to travel to this destination. |
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| 1 | Passport Requirements:
Original, signed passport valid for 6 months beyond stay in Russia, with at least two blank visa pages available for Russian visa stamp(s). Amendment pages in the back of the passport are not suitable for Russian visa stamps. In San Francisco the blank pages must be adjacent or back to back.
Click here to Apply for a new US Passport, Renew a US Passport or Add Pages to a US Passport. |
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| 2 | Russian Visa Application Form:
For single and double entry visa requests: one original Russia visa application
completed on- line, printed and signed; plus one copy.
For multiple entry requests: two original Russia visa applications completed
on-line, printed and signed; plus one copy.
*Important:
- You must have the visa invitation information or obtain it from your inviting
organization in order to complete the application form.
- You must save the Declarant ID and password that you will see when you access
the online application.
IMPORTANT:
At the end of the online Russian visa application, you will be asked to select the
visa issuing office. You must select "ILS WASHINGTON", "ILS NEW YORK", "ILS SAN
FRANCISCO", or "ILS HOUSTON" depending on what Travisa location will process your
visa. If you select the city without "ILS", the application will not be accepted.
Click on the image to see.
New York: the application forms should be printed on two pages.
All other locations: the application forms must be printed on one page (back-to-back).
Improperly completed or improperly printed Russia visa application forms will delay
the processing of your visa. |
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| 3 | Photo Requirements:
One recent 1 3/8 x 1 3/4 inch passport style photograph - head and shoulders, face forward, neutral expression, in color, and with a plain/white background. Houston jurisdiction: The applicant must not wear glasses in the photo unless the photo in the original passport includes glasses. Photos with glasses must not have glare or reflection in the lenses. Houston, New York and San Francisco jurisdictions: Multiple entry Russia visa requests must include two photos, one per application. |
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| 4 | Official Invitation from Russia:
Two copies of official invitation issued by the Russian Ministry of the Interior – OR – if the official Russian visa invitation was submitted directly to the Embassy of Russia or Russian Consulate, provide a record of the telex visa invitation number. Please note: For all multiple entry visa requests, or for single, double or multiple entry visa requests in New York and Houston jurisdictions, the original invitation from Russia or telex number is required. Faxed or scanned copies are not accepted. Information from the invitation is needed to complete the Russian Visa Application Form. You must have the invitation, or have the information from your host, before you can fill out the new Russia visa application form.
Travisa is able to obtain Ministry of Interior business invitations. Submit this Online Russia Invitation Request Form. You will receive a confirmation of your request, and once completed, you will receive an email confirmation of the telex number and official business invitation information including the inviting organization name and address for your Russian visa application.
Click here to learn more about Russia Invitations.
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| 5 | Proof Of Departure:
To support rush visa requests submitted in New York, a computer generated flight itinerary from the airline or travel agency or copy of airline tickets is required. All emergency visa requests must be submitted with an itinerary or copy of tickets. |
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| 6 | Minors:
For accompanying children the Russian visa application form can be completed and signed by a parent. In the case where a minor child's Russia visa application is being submitted separately from the parents' Russia visa applications, a photocopy of the parent's passport information page and an original signed letter from at least one parent must be included authorizing the Russian Consulate to issue the Russian visa and explaining who the minor will be traveling with to Russia. Applications submitted in New York must include a photocopy of the minor's birth certificate. |
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| 7 | Global Reservation Form:
This is Travisa's service order form, where you will select the visa processing needed and make your payment. You must print the completed form and send it to Travisa with all other supporting documents. |
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Click here for Russia Consular Fees and Visa Processing Options |
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| | Russia Visa Validity:
Russian visas are issued for single, double or multiple entries. The validity and the number of entries granted on a Russian visa will be according to the dates and number of entries specified on the official invitation, at the discretion of the Russian Consulate. |
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| | Russian Visa Processing Time:
Regular processing time for a Russia visa application is up to 15 business days from the date that all materials including visa application and invitation are received. Rush and Emergency Russian visa service is available for additional fees, though emergency visa requests are processed at the discretion of the Russian Consulate and considered on a case by case basis. Please visit our Russian Consular Fees and Visa Options page for details. Rush and Emergency service is defined as any attempt made by Travisa to retrieve the Russian visa in less time than the amount required by the Embassy of Russia to process the visa.
In Houston: A Russian visa application can be submitted up to 30 days in advance of travel to Russia.
In San Francisco: A Russian visa application can be submitted up to 90 days in advance of travel to Russia.
In Washington DC: A Russian visa application can be submitted up to 90 days in advance of travel to Russia. |
| In order to ensure that visa applications for most embassies/consulates are submitted on the day that we receive them, they should be shipped to us via FedEx Priority Overnight (not First Overnight or Standard Overnight). |
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| Non-refundable tickets or reservations should not be purchased until all visas and passports are secured and in your possession. |
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| A valid passport and visa are required to travel to this destination. |
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| 1 | Passport Requirements:
Original, signed passport valid for 6 months beyond stay in Russia, with at least two blank visa pages available for Russian visa stamp(s). Amendment pages in the back of the passport are not suitable for Russian visa stamps. In San Francisco the blank pages must be adjacent or back to back.
Click here to Apply for a new US Passport, Renew a US Passport or Add Pages to a US Passport. |
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| 2 | Russian Visa Application Form:
For single and double entry visa requests: one original Russia visa application
completed on- line, printed and signed; plus one copy.
For multiple entry requests: two original Russia visa applications completed
on-line, printed and signed; plus one copy.
*Important:
- You must have the visa invitation information or obtain it from your inviting
organization in order to complete the application form.
- You must save the Declarant ID and password that you will see when you access
the online application.
IMPORTANT:
At the end of the online Russian visa application, you will be asked to select the
visa issuing office. You must select "ILS WASHINGTON", "ILS NEW YORK", "ILS SAN
FRANCISCO", or "ILS HOUSTON" depending on what Travisa location will process your
visa. If you select the city without "ILS", the application will not be accepted.
Click on the image to see.
New York: the application forms should be printed on two pages.
All other locations: the application forms must be printed on one page (back-to-back).
Improperly completed or improperly printed Russia visa application forms will delay
the processing of your visa. |
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| 3 | Photo Requirements:
One recent 1 3/8 x 1 3/4 inch passport style photograph - head and shoulders, face forward, neutral expression, in color, and with a plain/white background.
Houston jurisdiction: The applicant must not wear glasses in the photo unless the photo in the original passport includes glasses. Photos with glasses must not have glare or reflection in the lenses. |
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| 4 | Official Invitation from Russia:
Two copies of official Tourist Voucher and Confirmation issued by a Russian hotel, travel agency or joint venture registered as a tourist company with the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. A copy of the Voucher and Confirmation should be carried with your passport and Russian visa.
Travisa is able to obtain the Russian Voucher and Confirmation for you. To request this service, please fill out our Online Russia Voucher and Confirmation Request Form. You will receive a confirmation of your request and the inviting Russian Agency name and reference number for your Russian visa application. You will receive the voucher and confirmation visa support documents by email. 24 hour and Same Day service options.
Click here to learn more about Russia Invitations.
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| 5 | Proof Of Departure:
To support rush visa requests submitted in New York, a computer generated flight itinerary from the airline or travel agency or copy of airline tickets is required. All emergency visa requests must be submitted with an itinerary or copy of tickets. |
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| 6 | Minors:
For accompanying children the Russian visa application form can be completed and signed by a parent. In the case where a minor child's Russia visa application is being submitted separately from the parents' Russia visa applications, a photocopy of the parent's passport information page and an original signed letter from at least one parent must be included authorizing the Russian Consulate to issue the Russian visa and explaining who the minor will be traveling with to Russia. Applications submitted in New York must include a photocopy of the minor's birth certificate. |
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| 7 | Global Reservation Form:
This is Travisa's service order form, where you will select the visa processing needed and make your payment. You must print the completed form and send it to Travisa with all other supporting documents. |
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Click here for Russia Consular Fees and Visa Processing Options |
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| | Russia Visa Validity:
Russian tourist visas are issued for single or double entries for a maximum period of 30 days. Russian visa validity and the number of entries permitted will be according to the dates and number of entries specified on the official Tourist Voucher and Confirmation, at the discretion of the Russian Consulate. |
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| | Russian Visa Processing Time:
Regular processing time for a Russia visa application is up to 15 business days from the date that all materials including visa application and invitation are received. Rush and Emergency Russian visa service is available for additional fees, though emergency visa requests are processed at the discretion of the Russian Consulate and considered on a case by case basis. Please visit our Russian Consular Fees and Visa Options page for details. Rush and Emergency service is defined as any attempt made by Travisa to retrieve the Russian visa in less time than the amount required by the Embassy of Russia to process the visa.
In Houston: A Russian visa application can be submitted up to 30 days in advance of travel to Russia.
In San Francisco: A Russian visa application can be submitted up to 90 days in advance of travel to Russia.
In Washington DC: A Russian visa application can be submitted up to 90 days in advance of travel to Russia. |
| In order to ensure that visa applications for most embassies/consulates are submitted on the day that we receive them, they should be shipped to us via FedEx Priority Overnight (not First Overnight or Standard Overnight). |
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| Non-refundable tickets or reservations should not be purchased until all visas and passports are secured and in your possession. |
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| A valid passport and visa are required to transit this destination. |
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| 1 | Passport Requirements:
Original, signed passport valid for 6 months beyond stay in Russia, with at least two blank visa pages available for Russian visa stamp(s). Amendment pages in the back of the passport are not suitable for Russian visa stamps. In San Francisco the blank pages must be adjacent or back to back.
Click here to Apply for a new US Passport, Renew a US Passport or Add Pages to a US Passport. |
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| 2 | Russian Visa Application Form:
For single and double entry visa requests: one original Russia visa application
completed on- line, printed and signed; plus one copy.
For multiple entry requests: two original Russia visa applications completed
on-line, printed and signed; plus one copy.
*Important:
- You must have the visa invitation information or obtain it from your inviting
organization in order to complete the application form.
- You must save the Declarant ID and password that you will see when you access
the online application.
IMPORTANT:
At the end of the online Russian visa application, you will be asked to select the
visa issuing office. You must select "ILS WASHINGTON", "ILS NEW YORK", "ILS SAN
FRANCISCO", or "ILS HOUSTON" depending on what Travisa location will process your
visa. If you select the city without "ILS", the application will not be accepted.
Click on the image to see.
New York: the application forms should be printed on two pages.
All other locations: the application forms must be printed on one page (back-to-back).
Improperly completed or improperly printed Russia visa application forms will delay
the processing of your visa. |
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| 3 | Photo Requirements:
One recent 1 3/8 x 1 3/4 inch passport style photograph - head and shoulders, face forward, neutral expression, in color, and with a plain/white background. Houston jurisdiction: The applicant must not wear glasses in the photo unless the photo in the original passport includes glasses. Photos with glasses must not have glare or reflection in the lenses. |
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| 4 | Other Forms:
A copy of onward destination visas (if applicable). |
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| 5 | Proof Of Departure:
Computer generated flight itinerary from the airline or travel agency or copy of airline tickets is required. |
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| 6 | Minors:
For accompanying children the Russian visa application form can be completed and signed by a parent. In the case where a minor child's Russia visa application is being submitted separately from the parents' Russia visa applications, a photocopy of the parent's passport information page and an original signed letter from at least one parent must be included authorizing the Russian Consulate to issue the Russian visa and explaining who the minor will be traveling with to Russia. Applications submitted in New York must include a photocopy of the minor's birth certificate. |
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| 7 | Other Requirements:
A letter of intent requesting the Russian visa and outlining the applicant's purpose of travel through Russia, the length of intended stay in Russia, final destination, places to be visited, contact information, and accommodation information is required. |
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| 8 | Global Reservation Form:
This is Travisa's service order form, where you will select the visa processing needed and make your payment. You must print the completed form and send it to Travisa with all other supporting documents. |
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Click here for Russia Consular Fees and Visa Processing Options |
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| | Russia Visa Validity:
Russian transit visas are issued for single or double entries for a maximum period of 30 days. Russian visa validity and the number of entries permitted will be according to the dates on the travel itinerary, at the discretion of the Russian Consulate. |
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| | Russian Visa Processing Time:
Regular processing time for a Russia visa application is up to 15 business days from the date that all materials including visa application and invitation are received. Rush and Emergency Russian visa service is available for additional fees, though emergency visa requests are processed at the discretion of the Russian Consulate and considered on a case by case basis. Please visit our Russian Consular Fees and Visa Options page for details. Rush and Emergency service is defined as any attempt made by Travisa to retrieve the Russian visa in less time than the amount required by the Embassy of Russia to process the visa.
In Houston: A Russian visa application can be submitted up to 30 days in advance of travel to Russia.
In San Francisco: A Russian visa application can be submitted up to 90 days in advance of travel to Russia.
In Washington DC: A Russian visa application can be submitted up to 90 days in advance of travel to Russia. |
| In order to ensure that visa applications for most embassies/consulates are submitted on the day that we receive them, they should be shipped to us via FedEx Priority Overnight (not First Overnight or Standard Overnight). |
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| Non-refundable tickets or reservations should not be purchased until all visas and passports are secured and in your possession. |
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| A valid passport and visa are required to travel to this destination. |
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| 1 | Passport Requirements:
Original, signed passport valid for 6 months beyond stay in Russia, with at least two blank visa pages available for Russian visa stamp(s). Amendment pages in the back of the passport are not suitable for Russian visa stamps. In San Francisco the blank pages must be adjacent or back to back.
Click here to Apply for a new US Passport, Renew a US Passport or Add Pages to a US Passport. |
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| 2 | Russian Visa Application Form:
For single and double entry visa requests: one original Russia visa application
completed on- line, printed and signed; plus one copy.
For multiple entry requests: two original Russia visa applications completed
on-line, printed and signed; plus one copy.
*Important:
- You must have the visa invitation information or obtain it from your inviting
organization in order to complete the application form.
- You must save the Declarant ID and password that you will see when you access
the online application.
IMPORTANT:
At the end of the online Russian visa application, you will be asked to select the
visa issuing office. You must select "ILS WASHINGTON", "ILS NEW YORK", "ILS SAN
FRANCISCO", or "ILS HOUSTON" depending on what Travisa location will process your
visa. If you select the city without "ILS", the application will not be accepted.
Click on the image to see.
New York: the application forms should be printed on two pages.
All other locations: the application forms must be printed on one page (back-to-back).
Improperly completed or improperly printed Russia visa application forms will delay
the processing of your visa. |
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| 3 | Photo Requirements:
One recent 1 3/8 x 1 3/4 inch passport style photograph - head and shoulders, face forward, neutral expression, in color, and with a plain/white background. Houston jurisdiction: The applicant must not wear glasses in the photo unless the photo in the original passport includes glasses. Photos with glasses must not have glare or reflection in the lenses. |
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| 4 | Official Invitation from Russia:
Original letter of invitation from the Russian Ministry of the Interior.
Click here to learn more about Russia Invitations.
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| 5 | Proof Of Departure:
To support rush visa requests submitted in New York, a computer generated flight itinerary from the airline or travel agency or copy of airline tickets is required. All emergency visa requests must be submitted with an itinerary or copy of tickets. |
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| 6 | Minors:
For accompanying children the Russian visa application form can be completed and signed by a parent. In the case where a minor child's Russia visa application is being submitted separately from the parents' Russia visa applications, a photocopy of the parent's passport information page and an original signed letter from at least one parent must be included authorizing the Russian Consulate to issue the Russian visa and explaining who the minor will be traveling with to Russia. Applications submitted in New York must include a photocopy of the minor's birth certificate. Accompanying family members must submit HIV test results, including minor children 6 months or older. |
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| 7 | Medical Requirements:
Copy of negative HIV test result, taken within previous 90 days. Results must contain the name, address and phone number of the hospital/laboratory/clinic where the test was taken. |
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| 8 | Global Reservation Form:
This is Travisa's service order form, where you will select the visa processing needed and make your payment. You must print the completed form and send it to Travisa with all other supporting documents. |
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Click here for Russia Consular Fees and Visa Processing Options |
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| | Russia Visa Validity:
A Russian student visa is issued according to the dates and number of entries specified on the official invitation, at the discretion of the consulate. However, the entry date for a Russian student visa is always a minimum of 5 business days after the date of issue of the visa, regardless of an earlier entry date on the invitation. |
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| | Russian Visa Processing Time:
Regular processing time for a Russia visa application is up to 15 business days from the date that all materials including visa application and invitation are received. Rush and Emergency Russian visa service is available for additional fees, though emergency visa requests are processed at the discretion of the Russian Consulate and considered on a case by case basis. Please visit our Russian Consular Fees and Visa Options page for details. Rush and Emergency service is defined as any attempt made by Travisa to retrieve the Russian visa in less time than the amount required by the Embassy of Russia to process the visa.
In Houston: A Russian visa application can be submitted up to 30 days in advance of travel to Russia.
In San Francisco: A Russian visa application can be submitted up to 90 days in advance of travel to Russia.
In Washington DC: A Russian visa application can be submitted up to 90 days in advance of travel to Russia. |
| In order to ensure that visa applications for most embassies/consulates are submitted on the day that we receive them, they should be shipped to us via FedEx Priority Overnight (not First Overnight or Standard Overnight). |
|
| Non-refundable tickets or reservations should not be purchased until all visas and passports are secured and in your possession. |
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| A valid passport and visa are required to travel to this destination. |
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| 1 | Passport Requirements:
Original, signed passport valid for 6 months beyond stay in Russia, with at least two blank visa pages available for Russian visa stamp(s). Amendment pages in the back of the passport are not suitable for Russian visa stamps. In San Francisco the blank pages must be adjacent or back to back.
Click here to Apply for a new US Passport, Renew a US Passport or Add Pages to a US Passport. |
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| 2 | Russian Visa Application Form:
For single and double entry visa requests: one original Russia visa application
completed on- line, printed and signed; plus one copy.
For multiple entry requests: two original Russia visa applications completed
on-line, printed and signed; plus one copy.
*Important:
- You must have the visa invitation information or obtain it from your inviting
organization in order to complete the application form.
- You must save the Declarant ID and password that you will see when you access
the online application.
IMPORTANT:
At the end of the online Russian visa application, you will be asked to select the
visa issuing office. You must select "ILS WASHINGTON", "ILS NEW YORK", "ILS SAN
FRANCISCO", or "ILS HOUSTON" depending on what Travisa location will process your
visa. If you select the city without "ILS", the application will not be accepted.
Click on the image to see.
New York: the application forms should be printed on two pages.
All other locations: the application forms must be printed on one page (back-to-back).
Improperly completed or improperly printed Russia visa application forms will delay
the processing of your visa. |
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| 3 | Photo Requirements:
One recent 1 3/8 x 1 3/4 inch passport style photograph - head and shoulders, face forward, neutral expression, in color, and with a plain/white background. Houston jurisdiction: The applicant must not wear glasses in the photo unless the photo in the original passport includes glasses. Photos with glasses must not have glare or reflection in the lenses. |
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| 4 | Official Invitation from Russia:
If visiting friends or relatives who are Russian citizens, the Russian host must obtain an original official invitation from the local office of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which must be submitted with the Russian visa application. Applicants visiting friends or relatives who are working or studying in Russia and are not Russian nationals must furnish an official invitation obtained by the friend or relative's hosting organization in Russia.(add the following at the end of whatever info is currently in the official invitation field).
Click here to learn more about Russia Invitations.
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| 5 | Proof Of Departure:
To support rush visa requests submitted in New York, a computer generated flight itinerary from the airline or travel agency or copy of airline tickets is required. All emergency visa requests must be submitted with an itinerary or copy of tickets. |
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| 6 | Minors:
For accompanying children the Russian visa application form can be completed and signed by a parent. A photocopy of both parents' passport photo page should be attached. In the case where a minor child's Russia visa application is being submitted separately from the parents' Russia visa applications, an original signed letter from at least one parent must be included authorizing the Russian Consulate to issue the Russian visa and explaining who the minor will be traveling with to Russia. Applications submitted in New York must include a photocopy of the minor's birth certificate. |
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| 7 | Special Instructions:
For immediate family members of a Russian citizen, traveling together with the Russian citizen, and submitting the Russian visa application through Travisa in Washington DC or Houston; the official homestay invitation can be replaced by a letter from the Russian citizen. The letter must be written by the Russian citizen in Russian and on the correct letterhead, addressed to the appropriate Russian Consulate and must include the following information: who applicant will be traveling with (relationship, first and last name); where they will be traveling (city); where they will be staying in Russia (full address); how long applicant will stay in Russia (cannot exceed 90 days).
In addition, the following items must be submitted:
- A copy of the information page of the valid international Russian passport. Note: in Houston jurisdiction original Russian passport is required.
- Copy of the Green Card or US passport (of the Russian citizen writing the letter) required in Washington DC.
- Original and one additional copy of the passport of the applicant.
- Proof of the relationship to the Russian citizen (marriage certificate or birth certificate). Note: in Houston jurisdiction original is required.
- For a minor child, a photocopy of the information page of both parents' passports.
- Copy of the round trip flight itinerary, showing entry and departure date from Russia.
Washington DC Consulate Letterhead.
Houston Consulate Letterhead.
Please note: applications submitted with a letter instead of an official invitation generally take 20 business days to process. |
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| 8 | Global Reservation Form:
This is Travisa's service order form, where you will select the visa processing needed and make your payment. You must print the completed form and send it to Travisa with all other supporting documents. |
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Click here for Russia Consular Fees and Visa Processing Options |
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| | Russia Visa Validity:
Russian visas are issued for single or double entries, according to the official homestay invitation issued in Russia. The Russian visa validity and the number of entries permitted will be according to the dates and number of entries specified on the official Russian visa invitation, at the discretion of the Russian Consulate. |
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| | Russian Visa Processing Time:
Regular processing time for a Russia visa application is up to 15 business days from the date that all materials including visa application and invitation are received. Rush and Emergency Russian visa service is available for additional fees, though emergency visa requests are processed at the discretion of the Russian Consulate and considered on a case by case basis. Please visit our Russian Consular Fees and Visa Options page for details. Rush and Emergency service is defined as any attempt made by Travisa to retrieve the Russian visa in less time than the amount required by the Embassy of Russia to process the visa.
In Houston: A Russian visa application can be submitted up to 30 days in advance of travel to Russia.
In San Francisco: A Russian visa application can be submitted up to 90 days in advance of travel to Russia.
In Washington DC: A Russian visa application can be submitted up to 90 days in advance of travel to Russia. |
| In order to ensure that visa applications for most embassies/consulates are submitted on the day that we receive them, they should be shipped to us via FedEx Priority Overnight (not First Overnight or Standard Overnight). |
|
| Non-refundable tickets or reservations should not be purchased until all visas and passports are secured and in your possession. |
|
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| A valid passport and visa are required to travel to this destination. |
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| 1 | Passport Requirements:
Original, signed passport valid for 6 months beyond stay in Russia, with at least two blank visa pages available for Russian visa stamp(s). Amendment pages in the back of the passport are not suitable for Russian visa stamps. In San Francisco the blank pages must be adjacent or back to back.
Click here to Apply for a new US Passport, Renew a US Passport or Add Pages to a US Passport. |
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| 2 | Russian Visa Application Form:
For single and double entry visa requests: one original Russia visa application
completed on- line, printed and signed; plus one copy.
For multiple entry requests: two original Russia visa applications completed
on-line, printed and signed; plus one copy.
*Important:
- You must have the visa invitation information or obtain it from your inviting
organization in order to complete the application form.
- You must save the Declarant ID and password that you will see when you access
the online application.
IMPORTANT:
At the end of the online Russian visa application, you will be asked to select the
visa issuing office. You must select "ILS WASHINGTON", "ILS NEW YORK", "ILS SAN
FRANCISCO", or "ILS HOUSTON" depending on what Travisa location will process your
visa. If you select the city without "ILS", the application will not be accepted.
Click on the image to see.
New York: the application forms should be printed on two pages.
All other locations: the application forms must be printed on one page (back-to-back).
Improperly completed or improperly printed Russia visa application forms will delay
the processing of your visa. |
|
| 3 | Photo Requirements:
One recent 1 3/8 x 1 3/4 inch passport style photograph - head and shoulders, face forward, neutral expression, in color, and with a plain/white background. Houston jurisdiction: The applicant must not wear glasses in the photo unless the photo in the original passport includes glasses. Photos with glasses must not have glare or reflection in the lenses. New York and San Francisco jurisdictions: Multiple entry business visa requests submitted in New York or San Francisco must include two photos, one per application. |
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| 4 | Official Invitation from Russia:
Original letter of invitation from the Russian Ministry of the Interior.
Click here to learn more about Russia Invitations.
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| 5 | Proof Of Departure:
To support rush visa requests submitted in New York, a computer generated flight itinerary from the airline or travel agency or copy of airline tickets is required. All emergency visa requests must be submitted with an itinerary or copy of tickets. |
|
| 6 | Minors:
For accompanying children the Russian visa application form can be completed and signed by a parent. In the case where a minor child's Russia visa application is being submitted separately from the parents' Russia visa applications, a photocopy of the parent's passport information page and an original signed letter from at least one parent must be included authorizing the Russian Consulate to issue the Russian visa and explaining who the minor will be traveling with to Russia. Applications submitted in New York must include a photocopy of the minor's birth certificate. Accompanying family members must submit HIV test results, including minor children 6 months or older. |
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| 7 | Medical Requirements:
Copy of negative HIV test result, taken within previous 90 days. Results must contain the name, address and phone number of the hospital/laboratory/clinic where the test was taken. |
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| 8 | Global Reservation Form:
This is Travisa's service order form, where you will select the visa processing needed and make your payment. You must print the completed form and send it to Travisa with all other supporting documents. |
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Click here for Russia Consular Fees and Visa Processing Options |
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| | Russia Visa Validity:
A Russian work visa is issued according to the dates and number of entries specified on the official invitation, at the discretion of the consulate. However, the entry date for a Russian work visa is always a minimum of 5 business days after the date of issue of the visa, regardless of an earlier entry date on the invitation. |
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| | Russian Visa Processing Time:
Regular processing time for a Russia visa application is up to 15 business days from the date that all materials including visa application and invitation are received. Rush and Emergency Russian visa service is available for additional fees, though emergency visa requests are processed at the discretion of the Russian Consulate and considered on a case by case basis. Please visit our Russian Consular Fees and Visa Options page for details. Rush and Emergency service is defined as any attempt made by Travisa to retrieve the Russian visa in less time than the amount required by the Embassy of Russia to process the visa.
In Houston: A Russian visa application can be submitted up to 30 days in advance of travel to Russia.
In San Francisco: A Russian visa application can be submitted up to 90 days in advance of travel to Russia.
In Washington DC: A Russian visa application can be submitted up to 90 days in advance of travel to Russia. |
| In order to ensure that visa applications for most embassies/consulates are submitted on the day that we receive them, they should be shipped to us via FedEx Priority Overnight (not First Overnight or Standard Overnight). |
|
| Non-refundable tickets or reservations should not be purchased until all visas and passports are secured and in your possession. |
|
| |
| A valid passport and visa are required. |
|
| 1 | Russian Visa Application Form:
For single and double entry visa requests: one original Russia visa application
completed on- line, printed and signed; plus one copy.
For multiple entry requests: two original Russia visa applications completed
on-line, printed and signed; plus one copy.
*Important:
- You must have the visa invitation information or obtain it from your inviting
organization in order to complete the application form.
- You must save the Declarant ID and password that you will see when you access
the online application.
IMPORTANT:
At the end of the online Russian visa application, you will be asked to select the
visa issuing office. You must select "ILS WASHINGTON", "ILS NEW YORK", "ILS SAN
FRANCISCO", or "ILS HOUSTON" depending on what Travisa location will process your
visa. If you select the city without "ILS", the application will not be accepted.
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New York: the application forms should be printed on two pages.
All other locations: the application forms must be printed on one page (back-to-back).
Improperly completed or improperly printed Russia visa application forms will delay
the processing of your visa. |
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| 2 | Special Instructions:
A Guest of the Embassy Visa is given to those who have received an official invitation to visit Russia as a guest of an Embassy. This type of Russian visa is processed under the category of “Business” by the Russian Consulate. Two original Russia visa applications per applicant properly completed on-line, printed and signed; plus one copy,are required. Otherwise, please follow Russia Business Visa Instructions and select “Business” as the type of Russia visa on the Russian visa application form. |
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| A valid passport and visa are required to travel to this destination. US Diplomatic/Official passport holders must apply for a Russian visa through the U.S. Department of State - Special Issuance Agency.
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| 1 | Passport Requirements:
Original, signed passport valid for 6 months beyond stay in Russia, with at least two blank visa pages available for Russian visa stamp(s). Amendment pages in the back of the passport are not suitable for Russian visa stamps. In San Francisco the blank pages must be adjacent or back to back.
Click here to Apply for a new US Passport, Renew a US Passport or Add Pages to a US Passport. |
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| 2 | Russian Visa Application Form:
For single and double entry visa requests: one original Russia visa application
completed on- line, printed and signed; plus one copy.
For multiple entry requests: two original Russia visa applications completed
on-line, printed and signed; plus one copy.
*Important:
- You must have the visa invitation information or obtain it from your inviting
organization in order to complete the application form.
- You must save the Declarant ID and password that you will see when you access
the online application.
IMPORTANT:
At the end of the online Russian visa application, you will be asked to select the
visa issuing office. You must select "ILS WASHINGTON", "ILS NEW YORK", "ILS SAN
FRANCISCO", or "ILS HOUSTON" depending on what Travisa location will process your
visa. If you select the city without "ILS", the application will not be accepted.
Click on the image to see.
New York: the application forms should be printed on two pages.
All other locations: the application forms must be printed on one page (back-to-back).
Improperly completed or improperly printed Russia visa application forms will delay
the processing of your visa. |
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| 3 | Photo Requirements:
One recent 1 3/8 x 1 3/4 inch passport style photograph - head and shoulders, face forward, neutral expression, in color, and with a plain/white background. Houston jurisdiction: The applicant must not wear glasses in the photo unless the photo in the original passport includes glasses. Photos with glasses must not have glare or reflection in the lenses. |
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| 4 | Business Letter:
Official Letter of Support from the US Department of State. |
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| 5 | Proof Of Departure:
To support rush visa requests submitted in New York, a computer generated flight itinerary from the airline or travel agency or copy of airline tickets is required. All emergency visa requests must be submitted with an itinerary or copy of tickets. |
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| 6 | Special Instructions:
US Diplomatic/Official passport holders must apply for a Russian visa through the U.S. Department of State - Special Issuance Agency. |
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