Russian Travel Visa Information

A Russian travel visa stamped in a valid passport is required of all US citizens wanting to enter Russia. A recent resolution requires that all foreigners entering Russia fill out a Migration Card and present it to the Border Control Officer along with their passport. If you plan to stay in Russia for more than 90 days, you must attach a copy of an HIV test certificate to the application papers. Click here to expedite your Russian travel visa.

Russian Travel Visa Types

There are five types of Russian travel visas: Tourist, Transit, Business, Student, and Private or Homestay.

The most saught after are the tourist and business visas.

Russian Travel Visa Requirements

Russian travel visa requirements include, but are not limited to:

• passport with a minimum validity of 6 months;
• 3 recent passport photos;
• supporting documents;
• completed Russian travel visa application form;
• Russian visa fee payment.

Russia Visa Application Form

All Russian visas applications submitted in the United States must be prepared using the Electronic Visa Application Form. Once you complete the Electronic Visa Application form online, you need to print a copy, sign and date it, glue the photo to it and submit this printed original form, along with all necessary documentation, to the Russian Consulate. You can submit the application form personally or through their representative or a visa expediting service.

Russian Travel Visa Application Form

Russia Tourist Visa

Besides the general Russian Travel Visa requirements above, you will need to submit the following items to acquire a Russia tourist visa:

• confirmation of your travel plans from an authorized Russian travel agency or hotel;
• cover letter from your travel agency in the US, including your name, dates and places of arrival and departure and means of transportation, itinerary while in Russia and index and reference number of the receiving organization.

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Russian Business Visa

Besides the general Russian travel visa requirements above, you will need the following to acquire a Russia business visa:

• an official letter of invitation from the Russian Foreign Ministry or its regional representatives;
• a cover letter from your company containing information about yourself, destination, terms and purpose of the trip;

The cost of the Russia Business visa is the same as the tourist visa.

Russian Travel Visa Fees

The fees for processing a Russian visa depend on the speed with which you want it done and the number of entries requested. NOTE: The Russian visa processing fee is not refundable.

Russian Travel Visa Service Online

You can process your Russian travel visa yourself but you will face large crowds and long lines. Parking isn't always easy to find either. Errors or incomplete information on your visa application form can result in denial of your visa and delay in your plans.

The best way to avoid the crowds, the lines and the difficult parking is to contract an expediting service to process your Russian travel visa. There are many online. Besides doing the legwork for you, they offer personalized service and online tracking.

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