Tourist
Visas
To
obtain a tourist visa the
following documents should be submitted to the CONSULAR SECTION (CONSULATE):
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A
completed visa application form
(one per person) available at the Consulate or from .travel
agencies and visa services.
Visa Application for US citizens
(download)
Visa Application for non US citizens
(download)
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A
valid passport
which should have at least two clear visa pages.
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3.
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One
passport size photo
of the applicant which should be
stapled to the marked space of the application form.
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4.
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A
standard tourist confirmation from
a hosting authorized Russian travel agency or a hotel,
registered with the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and a voucher from your hotel or travel agency in Russia.
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5.
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A cover letter from
yourself, containing the following
information:
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If applying by mail
(all visa documents should be sent to 2641 Tunlaw rd.
N.W., Washington DC, 20007),
you should enclose a completely addressed and stamped return
envelope or prepaid waybill, bearing your account number with
the postal service (preferably Federal Express) and showing
yourself as both shipper and recipient regardless of
delivery address.
We do not accept waybills marked ‘bill
sender’, ‘bill third party’, bill credit card’ or
C.O.D. If you fail to follow the above mentioned
requirements, your visa
application will not be processed. If the papers are not
acceptable for any reason or some documents are missing, we
will return them by regular mail. When forwarding your
documents to us, please, specify “attention: visa section”.
We do not accept documents for international delivery!
If you apply personally, you should get a pick-up slip
from the visa officer. You should present this slip to pick up
your visa, when it is ready, or refer to its number to check
out the status of the application.
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A money order or cashier’s check
payable to the Russian Embassy for visa processing. Please,
note that we do not accept cash or any other checks. The visa
processing fees are:
ATTENTION!
As of January 1, 2008 the
U.S. State Department raises the fee for American
visa from 100 USD to 131 USD.
On the basis of
reciprocity the fee for Russian visa (standard
processing time 6-10 business days) is also raised to 131
USD, effective from January 14, 2008. The fees for expedited
visa processing will however remain unchanged.
For single entry visas are:
$131 for
6-10 business days processing;
$150 for 3-5 business days processing;
$200 for next business day
processing or two business days processing;
$300 for same day processing;
For double entry
visas are:
$131 for
6-10 business days processing;
$200 for 3-5 business days processing;
$250 for next business day
processing or two business days processing;
$350 for same day processing;
Visa processing
fee is not refundable
Please, note,
that drop off day is not counted as business day!
ATTENTION FOR EU CITIZENS
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
VISA AGREEMENT SIGNED BY THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION AND THE
EUROPEAN UNIION CITIZENS OF ALL EU COUNTRIES EXCEPT DENMARK,
IRELAND AND GREAT BRITAIN ARE WELCOME TO SUBMIT THE
FOLLOWING FEES FOR PROCESSING OF ALL TYPES OF VISAS TO
RUSSIA
6-10 BUSINESS DAYS - 50
USD
1-3 BUSINESS DAYS - 100
USD
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You can download and
print out an application for an entry visa right now as an Microsoft
Winword document.
IMPORTANT:
THE DURATION OF THE RUSSIAN TOURIST VISA
CANNOT BE LONGER THAN ONE MONTH!
When entering Russia
as a tourist, you may be also required
to present the copies of your tourist confirmation, hotel voucher and
your return ticket with a fixed date of
departure from Russia at the border check point.
We can do next or same day processing only if the volume of
work technically permits.
Visa processing starts
only after the complete required set of document is submitted.
When having received
your visa please check it for mistakes (passport
number, date of birth, validity) and, if necessary, return it to the
Consulate for corrections.
The Consulate will not be responsible for any mistakes in the visas,
which were not brought to our attention prior to your departure from
the USA.
Please, note that visas cannot be changed or extended. If your
travel plans changed after the visa issuance you have to reapply for
a new one.
Any visa applicant may be interviewed by a consular officer
if necessary.
Processing time,
requirements and fees are subject to change
without notice.
If
you need more information please call us at (202)939-8907,8918, 8913
and 8911
Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. till 12.30 .p.m. and from 2.30. p.m. till 6
p.m.
Visa applications are accepted
Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. till 12.15 p.m. ONLY |
