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RUSSIA
BUSINESS VISA
*please see the additional info section below*

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WALK-IN AND SHIPPING ADDRESS
4301 N. Fairfax Drive, Suite 104
Arlington, Virginia 22203

Customer Service
Mon- Fri 9:00 am - 5:00pm
Office 703-524-1808
Toll Free 1-855-559-VISA(8472)

  > Tourist Visa                      >Official/Diplomatic Visa

BUSINESS- US and Non-US Citizens

1. Valid and Signed Passport Passport must have two blank side by side visa pages and be valid 6 months beyond stay.
 - Amendment pages in the back of the passport are not suitable for visas

**If applying for a 3 year business visa, the passport must be valid 6 months beyond the expiration of the visa
  • RENEW PASSPORT
  • ADD PAGES
2. Photographs
Two recent passport type photos, in color, on photo paper, front view and with a white background
- Size  2x2

We will cut down the photo and paste it on your application.
photo_composition.pdf
File Size: 217 kb
File Type: pdf
Download File

3. Visa Application Form
Two(2) visa applications must be sent- (Original signature plus one copy)
- Applications not completed properly may cause a delay in the issuance of the visa
-Please do not leave any field blank and answer each question in detail

- If a field is not applicable- put N/A or None


Follow the link to complete the online form: RUSSIAN APPLICATION LINK

- Print the application and sign on the second page at the bottom
-You must write down the application ID and the security answer in case corrections or changes need to be made.
-APPLICATION WILL BE REJECTED IF HANDWRITTEN NOTES ARE ON THE APPLICATION.


**Please refer to the additional notes in the section below**



**Russian Application functions with Internet Explorer 7.0 and above or Mozilla Firefox. 

4. Travel Itinerary
Itinerary from  airline or travel agency indicating the following
- Applicants Name
- Dates of
travel(to and from country)

It is recommended that tickets not be  purchased or confirmed until the visa has been issued. 
5. Original Official Letter of Invitation- OPTION 1
This invitation is arranged by your host organization in Russia and must be issued by the Russian Ministry of the Interior.
-If the invitation was submitted directly to the Russian Embassy or Consulate, please provide the telex number. Also, it is important to note that the telex must be sent to the Washington DC consulate.

We will need the ORIGINAL letter of invitation for submission.

In order to properly complete the application, you must have a copy of the invitation

Dates listed on Invitation MUST MATCH the same dates listed in the online application 


**We can get the invitation on your behalf, please contact us.

 Letter of Invitation(3 year business visa only)- OPTION 2
15 business day processing time only

A written Letter of Invitation on company letterhead from the host organization in Russia which should include the following:

>Full name of the host organization
>Official address and contact information of the host organization
>Official address and contact information of the host organization
>Surname, First Name, patronymic, and position of the person who signed the statement.  The taxpayers number of the individual is required.

The letter must also include:

>Surname, First name, and any other given names
>Date of birth
>Citizenship
>Gender
>Passport Number, date of issue, date of expiration, and place of issue.
>Letter must state applicant wishes to apply for a 3 year multiple entry business visa and the period of stay from  dd/mm/yyyy to dd/mm/yyyy (e.g. 23 June 2013 to 22 June 2016)
>Purpose of travel
>Location of the intended residence of the visa applicant
>Cities to be visited

This letter must be written in Russian and not in English.

In order to properly complete the application, you must have a copy of the invitation letter
NEXT STEPS........
1. Gather the passport, documents, and send them to us via UPS, DHL, or FEDEX.  (We recommend a courier that allows you to track the package).

2. Once we receive the package, we will verify the documents and submit them to the appropriate Consulate.  (Should we need any additional clarification or documents, you can be sure that we will contact you).
6. Visa Work Order
The work order is our internal form that
includes  basic info as well as  travel and shipping specifics
Download Form here:
sc_passport_work_order.pdf
File Size: 258 kb
File Type: pdf
Download File

7. Cover Letter
Please download and fill out the cover letter below. 

russia_cover_letter.pdf
File Size: 13 kb
File Type: pdf
Download File

8. Non-US Citizen
Please submit a clear copy of applicants green card or US Visa and copy of I-94
- B1/B2 US Tourist Visa is not a valid option
- You may print the electronic version of your I-94 by following this link:
 https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/



Consular Requirements and Additional Notes
-Always select "ILS WASHINGTON" when asked for the location where you will be applying for your visa.
- 3 year business visas can only be processed as regular processing and cannot be expedited
-Those applicants who were former USSR or Russian Federation citizens must submit proof that their Russian Citizenship has been abrogated.
-Those applicants who were born in a state of the former Soviet Republic or Ukraine must supply a copy of their Soviet or Ukrainian passport, along with a letter from the applicant stating when they immigrated to the United States.
**The Russian Embassy has the right to request additional documents/evidence such as:
    -Bank statement from the applicant
    -Statement from the employer regarding the applicants wages
    -Valid medical insurance
    -Documents regarding the applicant's ownership of property
    -Personal Interview may be requested at the discretion of the Consulate

FEES

Processing Time    

4 business days
4 business days
4 business days

5-15 business days
5-15 business days
5-15 business days

15 business days    



Period of stay

Single entry-30 days
Double - 30 days
Multiple Entries

Single entry-30 days
Double - 30 days
Multiple entries

Multiple- up to 180 days

Validity

Up to 90 days
Up to 90 days
Up to 12 months

Up to 90 days
Up to 90 days
Up to 12 months

Up to 36 months(3 year business visa)

SC Fee

$160.00
$160.00
$160.00

$160.00
$160.00
$160.00

$160.00

Embassy Fee

$333.00
$333.00
$533.00

$223.00
$223.00
$233.00

$243.00




** Embassy fees include all related processing fees and application corrections

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

  • As a general rule, each Consulate has the right to request more documents or request an in-person interview.  The validity of the visa is the sole discretion of the Consulate. Due to unexpected backlogs the Consulate may increase their processing time without notice. Certain nationalities or passport holders may result in additional processing time, this is determined by the Consulate. SC-Passport and Visa  is not responsible for delays resulting in Consulate matters.   MO

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    • First Time Passport- Adult (16 yrs and older)
    • First Time Passport-Minor (under 16 yrs of age)
    • Passport Renewal- Adult
    • Adding Pages- Passport
    • Name Change/Amendment- Passport
    • Lost/Stolen- Passport
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