Tourist
Visas
To
obtain a tourist 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 or
visa services.
Visa Application for US citizens
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 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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6.
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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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7.
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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 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 |
