2650 Wisconsin Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20007
Tel:(202) 298-5700
Fax:(202) 298-5735
TOURIST VISA
To obtain a tourist visa the following documents should be submitted to the CONSULAR SECTION (CONSULATE)::
| 1. | NOTICE: 1. Pursuant to the directive from the Russian Foreign Ministry, effective July 1, 2011, the Russian Embassy and all Russian Consulates General in the U.S.A. will require that all applications for Russian visas submitted in the United States be prepared using the Electronic Visa Application Form which is a web-based application, available online at http://evisa.kdmid.ru Russian visa applications prepared using the old format or in a different manner will not be accepted after July 1, 2011. After filling the Electronic Visa Application form online, applicants will have to print a copy of their application form, sign and date it, glue the requred size photo to it and submit this printed original form, along with other necessary documentation, to the Russian Consulate personally or through their representative or a visa agency. The Electronic Visa Application Form will provide greater accuracy and security in processing visa applications. It should be filled out in its full entirety. Incomplete forms may significantly delay visa processing time.
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| 2. | A valid passport which should have at least two clear visa pages. | ||||||
| 3. | One passport size (1 3/8" * 1 3/4", 35x45 mm) photo of the applicant which should be glued to the marked space of the application form. | ||||||
| 4. | 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. | ||||||
| 5. | A cover letter from yourself, containing the following information:
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| 6. | 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. | 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: Visa processing fee is not refundable Please, note, that drop off day is not counted as business day!
ATTENTION OF EU CITIZENSIN 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
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 |
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