Transit Visas

1.

 A completed visa application form (one per person) available at the Consulate.
 

                     Visa Application for US citizens       (download)
                     Visa Application for non US citizens (download)

2.

A valid passport which should have at least one clear visa pages.

3.

One passport size photo of the applicant which should be stapled to the marked space of the application form.

4.

A copy of the visa of the country you are going to and/or from if needed.

5.

Copies of your airline tickets.

6.

A cover letter specifying itinerary, enter and departure dates of your transit.

7.

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:

8.

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