RUSSIA
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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 >Business Visa
OFFICIAL/DIPLOMATIC- US CITIZEN ONLY
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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 |
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. 
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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. 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). | |||
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5. Letter of Invitation
This invitation is arranged by your host organization in Russia and must be issued by the Russian Ministry of the Interior. A scan or legible copy of your official letter of invitation is required. The Embassy does reserve the right to request the original invitation at any point of your visa processing time. Dates listed on Invitation MUST MATCH the same dates listed in the online application |
6. Letter from your Agency
A letter from your agency addressed to the Special Issuance Agency in Washington DC. Please call us in order to get a sample of the letter. |
7. Visa Work Order
The work order is our internal form that includes basic info as well as travel and shipping specifics Download Form here:
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8. Cover Letter
Please download and fill out the cover letter below.
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Consular Requirements and Additional Notes
-Always select "Embassy of Russia Washington DC" when asked for the location where you will be applying for your visa.
-Always select "Embassy of Russia Washington DC" when asked for the location where you will be applying for your visa.
FEES
Processing Time10-15 business days
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Period of stayConsular discretion
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ValidityConsular discretion
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SC Fee$160.00
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Embassy Fee$0.00
** 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