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 >Official/Diplomatic Visa
BUSINESS- US and Non-US Citizens
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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 **If applying for a 3 year business visa, the passport must be valid 6 months beyond the expiration of the visa |
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. | |||
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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). |
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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:
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7. Cover Letter
Please download and fill out the cover letter below.
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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
-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 Time4 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 staySingle entry-30 days
Double - 30 days Multiple Entries Single entry-30 days Double - 30 days Multiple entries Multiple- up to 180 days |
ValidityUp 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