Transit
Visas
To
obtain a transit visa the following documents should be submitted
to the CONSULAR SECTION (CONSULATE):
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1.
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A
completed visa application form
(one per person) available at the Consulate.
Visa Application for
citizens of US, UK and Georgia
Visa Application for non-US citizens
Application Form
Requirements
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2.
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A
valid passport
which should have at least one 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 copy of the visa of
the country you are going to and/or from if needed.
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5.
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Copies
of your airline tickets.
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6.
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A
cover letter
specifying itinerary, enter and departure dates of your
transit.
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7.
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If applying by mail.
The Consular Division no longer
accepts mailed applications. Applicants unable to be present
in person are referred to the following visa agencies:
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8.
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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:
For single entry visas are:
$131 for
4-20 business days processing;
$250 for 3 business days processing;
For double entry visas are:
$131 for
4-20 business days processing;
$250 for 3 business days 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 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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The Russian transit visa
is valid only for 3 calendar days.
Any applicant may be interviewed by a consular officer if
necessary.
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 |
