Visa To Russia

Visa to Russia

How to obtain a Russian Visa in the U.S.

RUSSIAN AGENCY  offers processing of the following types of Russian visas for U.S citizens and citizens of other countries permanently living in the U.S.:
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  • Tourist visa or visitor visa. This kind of visa is for visiting Russia for sightseeing and general tourism, but can also be for short business meetings or participating in auctions or exhibitions.
  • Business visa. This visa is required if you enter Russia for business purposes.
  • Humanitarian visa. This visa is need for trips related to culture, science, sports, or religious purposes.
  • Private visa. This visa is necessary when entering Russia to visit family or friends.
  • Transit visa. This visa allows you to travel through Russia. Three days for air travel and ten days by train. Please note that a transit visa is not required if you are staying the transit zone of the airport for less than 24 hours.
Tourist, business, humanitarian, and private visas could be:
  • One time entry visas up to 30 days
  • Double entry visas up to 30 days
  • Multiple entry visas up to 3 years.
Only U.S. citizens are eligible for multiple entry 3-year visas. Citizens of other countries permanently living in the U.S. and applying for a Russian visa in the U.S. can only receive 30-day visas for one entry or double entry.
Processing time is from 2 -3 business days up to 3-4 weeks depending on the option you choose.Please CALL our TOLL FREE  numbers (888) 9-RUSSIA or (888) 978-7742 about our fees because the pricing is subject to change.
Your application and documents will be processed without your personal appearance at the Russian consulate in the U.S.. You get everything done completely by mail or at one of our offices. Regardless of which state you live in, we can process a Russian visa for you.
Documents required for the Russian visa application:
STEP 1 (you should mail or bring in the following items to us):
  • A valid travel passport of your country with at least two blank pages designated for visas and expiring no sooner than 6 months after the end date of the visa you are applying for. We highly recommend to check the expiration date of your passport before applying for a Russian visa. Also, please make sure that you have signed your passport.
  • Payment of processing and shipping fees. We accept personal checks, money orders and cashier checks. All the checks and orders should be made payable to Russian Agency.
STEP 2  (you should either mail, email, or bring in the following items to us):
  • Invitation for a Russian visa. If you already have your own invitation, we will be glad to help you to review this invitation with the Russian consulate before you apply. The consulate is very strict on specific requirements about the content of the invitation and the format. Before applying, we will have the Russian consulate check over your invitation and assist you if any changes need to be made. This will ensure that you get your visa in the fastest possible time. Also, if you don’t have a an invitation, we can provide you with one.
  • A passport-size photo taken within the last 6 months
  • Application ID  and password of the completed online application
  • If the applicant is a citizen of another country and living permanently in the U.S., a copy of the document proving immigration status is required.
  • If you are applying for a visa for a child under the age of 18, a copy of the child’s birth certificate is required along with copies of both parent’s passports and marriage certificate when applicable.
  • For non-U.S. citizen applicants, proof of having medical travel insurance is required. This document must be a cover letter stating that you are have this insurance along with the start and end dates of coverage. Please make sure that the dates of coverage are for the full length of your visa or longer. Otherwise, the consulate will issue a shorter visa. There are no requirements about the amount of coverage. You can choose minimum coverage options.
  • A copy of your airline ticket is not required for a Russian visa, unless you are requesting a double entry visa or you need urgent processing of your visa.
  • Citizens of former USSR countries must provide copies of documents proving that they don’t have Russian citizenship (for example: a copy of your passport from another CIS country with exit stamps; copies of documents proving that you left the USSR for permanent residence in another country before February 6th, 1992; copies of documents proving your renouncement of Russian citizenship). We kindly ask you to call us for details about your particular situation.
PLEASE NOTE: There is a shipping fee for mailing your completed documents to you. The shipping fee for delivery within the U.S. is $40. We ship documents via FedEx with a direct signature required option. International shipping is available for an extra fee via DHL. Please contact us and we’ll tell you the price of shipping to your country.
Quick links:
How to fill out a Russian visa application form
Our locations
How to apply by mail
How to register your visa in Russia