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| 1 | Passport Requirements: Original, signed passport valid for 6 months beyond stay, with at least one blank visa page available for visa stamp(s). Amendment pages in the back of the passport are not suitable for visa stamps. |
| 2 | Visa Application Form: Two visa application forms per applicant properly completed and signed. Signature must be original on each application. Improperly completed forms may delay the processing of your visa.
Houston jurisdiction: Houston applications must be completed in black ink or typed, in all CAPITAL letters and printed on one page (back-to-back). When printing, select "no page scaling" and uncheck "center and rotate" on the print options. |
| 3 | Photo Requirements: One recent 1 3/8 x 1 3/4 inch passport style photograph - head and shoulders, face forward, neutral expression, in color, and with a plain/light background. New York jurisdiction: Multiple entry business visa requests submitted in New York must include two photos, one per application. |
| 4 | Official Invitation: Two copies of official invitation issued by the Russian Ministry of the Interior.
Travisa is able to obtain Ministry of Interior business invitations. If you would like us to provide this service, please fill out our request form and include it with your application materials.
Please note: New York and Houston jurisdictions require the original document from Russia. No e-mail or fax copies can be submitted in New York or Houston. |
| 5 | Proof Of Departure: To support rush requests submitted in New York, a computer generated flight itinerary from the airline or travel agency or copy of airline tickets is required. All emergency requests must be submitted with an itinerary or copy of tickets. |
| 6 | Minors: For accompanying children the Russian visa application form can be completed and signed by a parent. In the case where a minor child's application is being submitted separately from the parents' applications, a photocopy of the parent’s passport information page and an original signed letter from the parent must be included authorizing the Russian consulate to issue the visa and explaining who the minor will be traveling with to Russia. |
| 7 | Special Instructions: Please note: as of April 13th, 2009 the Russian government has changed visa processing times and fees. |
| | Complete the Global Reservation Form: This is Travisa's Service Order Form. You must include a copy of this form with all other supporting documents. (NOTE: Consular fees are NON-refundable. If visa is rejected and resubmitted new consular fees will apply). |
| | Consular Fees |
| | Visa Validity: Visas are issued for single, double or multiple entries. The validity and the number of entries are issued according to the dates and number of entries specified on the official invitation, at the discretion of the consulate. |
| | Processing Time: Regular processing time for Russian visas is 4 to 20 business days. Rush processing is available for additional fees. Please visit our Consular Fees page for details. Emergency services are available under certain circumstances where urgent processing is required, at the discretion of the Consulate. Emergency service is defined as any attempt made by Travisa to retrieve the visa in less time than the amount required by the embassy to process the visa. |
| In order to ensure that visa applications for most embassies/consulates are submitted on the day that we receive them, they should be shipped to us via FedEx Priority Overnight (not First Overnight or Standard Overnight). |
| Non-refundable tickets or reservations should not be purchased until all visas and passports are secured and in your possession. |
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| 1 | Passport Requirements: Original, signed passport valid for 6 months beyond stay, with at least one blank visa page available for visa stamp(s). Amendment pages in the back of the passport are not suitable for visa stamps. |
| 2 | Visa Application Form: Two visa application forms per applicant properly completed and signed. Signature must be original on each application. Improperly completed forms may delay the processing of your visa.
Houston jurisdiction: Houston applications must be completed in black ink or typed, in all CAPITAL letters and printed on one page (back-to-back). When printing, select "no page scaling" and uncheck "center and rotate" on the print options. |
| 3 | Photo Requirements: One recent 1 3/8 x 1 3/4 inch passport style photograph - head and shoulders, face forward, neutral expression, in color, and with a plain/light background. |
| 4 | Proof Of Departure: To support rush requests submitted in New York, a computer generated flight itinerary from the airline or travel agency or copy of airline tickets is required. All emergency requests must be submitted with an itinerary or copy of tickets. |
| 5 | Hotel Confirmation: Two copies of official Tourist Voucher and Confirmation issued by a Russian hotel, travel agency or joint venture registered as a tourist company with the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. A copy of the Voucher and Confirmation should be carried with your passport and visa.
Travisa is able to obtain Voucher and Confirmation documents. If you would like us to provide this service, please fill out our request form and include it with your application materials. |
| 6 | Minors: The Russian visa application form can be completed and signed by a parent. In the case where a minor child's application is being submitted separately from the parents' applications, a photocopy of the parent’s passport information page and an original signed letter from the parent must be included authorizing the Russian consulate to issue the visa and explaining who the minor will be traveling with to Russia. |
| 7 | Special Instructions: Please note: as of April 13th, 2009 the Russian government has changed visa processing times and fees. |
| | Complete the Global Reservation Form: This is Travisa's Service Order Form. You must include a copy of this form with all other supporting documents. (NOTE: Consular fees are NON-refundable. If visa is rejected and resubmitted new consular fees will apply). |
| | Consular Fees |
| | Visa Validity: Tourist visas can be issued for single or double entries for a maximum stay of 30 days. Visa validity and number of entries are issued according to the dates and number of entries specified on the official Tourist Voucher and Confirmation. |
| | Processing Time: Regular processing time for Russian visas is 4 to 20 business days. Rush processing is available for additional fees. Please visit our Consular Fees page for details. Emergency services are available under certain circumstances where urgent processing is required, at the discretion of the Consulate. Emergency service is defined as any attempt made by Travisa to retrieve the visa in less time than the amount required by the embassy to process the visa. |
| In order to ensure that visa applications for most embassies/consulates are submitted on the day that we receive them, they should be shipped to us via FedEx Priority Overnight (not First Overnight or Standard Overnight). |
| Non-refundable tickets or reservations should not be purchased until all visas and passports are secured and in your possession. |
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| 1 | Passport Requirements: Original, signed passport valid for 6 months beyond stay, with at least one blank visa page available for visa stamp(s). Amendment pages in the back of the passport are not suitable for visa stamps. |
| 2 | Visa Application Form: Two visa application forms per applicant properly completed and signed. Signature must be original on each application. Improperly completed forms may delay the processing of your visa.
Houston jurisdiction: Houston applications must be completed in black ink or typed, in all CAPITAL letters and printed on one page (back-to-back). When printing, select "no page scaling" and uncheck "center and rotate" on the print options. |
| 3 | Photo Requirements: One recent 1 3/8 x 1 3/4 inch passport style photograph - head and shoulders, face forward, neutral expression, in color, and with a plain/light background. |
| 4 | Other Forms: A copy of onward destination visas (if applicable). |
| 5 | Proof Of Departure: To support rush requests submitted in New York, a computer generated flight itinerary from the airline or travel agency or copy of airline tickets is required. All emergency requests must be submitted with an itinerary or copy of tickets. |
| 6 | Minors: The Russian visa application form can be completed and signed by a parent. In the case where a minor child's application is being submitted separately from the parents' applications, an original signed letter from the parent must be included authorizing the Russian consulate to issue the visa and explaining who the minor will be traveling with to Russia. |
| 7 | Other Requirements: A letter of intent outlining the applicant’s purpose of travel, the length of intended stay, name of places to be visited, contact information, and accommodation information is required. |
| 8 | Special Instructions: Please note: as of April 13th, 2009 the Russian government has changed visa processing times and fees. |
| | Complete the Global Reservation Form: This is Travisa's Service Order Form. You must include a copy of this form with all other supporting documents. (NOTE: Consular fees are NON-refundable. If visa is rejected and resubmitted new consular fees will apply). |
| | Consular Fees |
| | Visa Validity: Visas are issued according to the travel itinerary and at the discretion of the consulate. |
| | Processing Time: Regular processing time for Russian visas is 4 to 20 business days. Rush processing is available for additional fees. Please visit our Consular Fees page for details. Emergency services are available under certain circumstances where urgent processing is required, at the discretion of the Consulate. Emergency service is defined as any attempt made by Travisa to retrieve the visa in less time than the amount required by the embassy to process the visa. |
| In order to ensure that visa applications for most embassies/consulates are submitted on the day that we receive them, they should be shipped to us via FedEx Priority Overnight (not First Overnight or Standard Overnight). |
| Non-refundable tickets or reservations should not be purchased until all visas and passports are secured and in your possession. |
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| 1 | Passport Requirements: Original, signed passport valid for 6 months beyond stay, with at least one blank visa page available for visa stamp(s). Amendment pages in the back of the passport are not suitable for visa stamps. |
| 2 | Visa Application Form: Two visa application forms per applicant properly completed and signed. Signature must be original on each application. Improperly completed forms may delay the processing of your visa.
Houston jurisdiction: Houston applications must be completed in black ink or typed, in all CAPITAL letters and printed on one page (back-to-back). When printing, select "no page scaling" and uncheck "center and rotate" on the print options. |
| 3 | Photo Requirements: One recent 1 3/8 x 1 3/4 inch passport style photograph - head and shoulders, face forward, neutral expression, in color, and with a plain/light background. |
| 4 | Official Invitation: Original letter of invitation from the Russian Ministry of the Interior. |
| 5 | Proof Of Departure: To support rush requests submitted in New York, a computer generated flight itinerary from the airline or travel agency or copy of airline tickets is required. All emergency requests must be submitted with an itinerary or copy of tickets. |
| 6 | Medical Requirements: Copy of negative HIV test result, taken within previous 90 days. |
| 7 | Special Instructions: Please note: as of April 13th, 2009 the Russian government has changed visa processing times and fees. |
| | Complete the Global Reservation Form: This is Travisa's Service Order Form. You must include a copy of this form with all other supporting documents. (NOTE: Consular fees are NON-refundable. If visa is rejected and resubmitted new consular fees will apply). |
| | Consular Fees |
| | Visa Validity: Visas are issued for single, double or multiple entries. The validity and the number of entries are issued according to the dates and number of entries specified on the official invitation, at the discretion of the consulate. |
| | Processing Time: Regular processing time for Russian visas is 4 to 20 business days. Rush processing is available for additional fees. Please visit our Consular Fees page for details. Emergency services are available under certain circumstances where urgent processing is required, at the discretion of the Consulate. Emergency service is defined as any attempt made by Travisa to retrieve the visa in less time than the amount required by the embassy to process the visa. |
| In order to ensure that visa applications for most embassies/consulates are submitted on the day that we receive them, they should be shipped to us via FedEx Priority Overnight (not First Overnight or Standard Overnight). |
| Non-refundable tickets or reservations should not be purchased until all visas and passports are secured and in your possession. |
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| 1 | Passport Requirements: Original, signed passport valid for 6 months beyond stay, with at least one blank visa page available for visa stamp(s). Amendment pages in the back of the passport are not suitable for visa stamps. |
| 2 | Visa Application Form: Two visa application forms per applicant properly completed and signed. Signature must be original on each application. Improperly completed forms may delay the processing of your visa.
Houston jurisdiction: Houston applications must be completed in black ink or typed, in all CAPITAL letters and printed on one page (back-to-back). When printing, select "no page scaling" and uncheck "center and rotate" on the print options. |
| 3 | Photo Requirements: One recent 1 3/8 x 1 3/4 inch passport style photograph - head and shoulders, face forward, neutral expression, in color, and with a plain/light background. |
| 4 | Official Invitation: If visiting friends or relatives who are Russian citizens, the host must obtain an original official invitation from the local office of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which must be submitted with the application. Applicants visiting friends or relatives who are working or studying in Russia and are not Russian nationals must furnish an official Invitation obtained by the friend or relative's hosting organization in Russia. |
| 5 | Proof Of Departure: To support rush requests submitted in New York, a computer generated flight itinerary from the airline or travel agency or copy of airline tickets is required. All emergency requests must be submitted with an itinerary or copy of tickets. |
| 6 | Minors: The Russian visa application form can be completed and signed by a parent. In the case where a minor child's application is being submitted separately from the parents' applications, a photocopy of the parent’s passport information page and an original signed letter from the parent must be included authorizing the Russian consulate to issue the visa and explaining who the minor will be traveling with to Russia. |
| 7 | Special Instructions: Please note: as of April 13th, 2009 the Russian government has changed visa processing times and fees. |
| | Complete the Global Reservation Form: This is Travisa's Service Order Form. You must include a copy of this form with all other supporting documents. (NOTE: Consular fees are NON-refundable. If visa is rejected and resubmitted new consular fees will apply). |
| | Consular Fees |
| | Visa Validity: Visa validity and number of entries are issued according to the dates specified on the official invitation, at the discretion of the consulate. |
| | Processing Time: Regular processing time for Russian visas is 4 to 20 business days. Rush processing is available for additional fees. Please visit our Consular Fees page for details. Emergency services are available under certain circumstances where urgent processing is required, at the discretion of the Consulate. Emergency service is defined as any attempt made by Travisa to retrieve the visa in less time than the amount required by the embassy to process the visa. |
| In order to ensure that visa applications for most embassies/consulates are submitted on the day that we receive them, they should be shipped to us via FedEx Priority Overnight (not First Overnight or Standard Overnight). |
| Non-refundable tickets or reservations should not be purchased until all visas and passports are secured and in your possession. |
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| 1 | Passport Requirements: Original, signed passport valid for 6 months beyond stay, with at least one blank visa page available for visa stamp(s). Amendment pages in the back of the passport are not suitable for visa stamps. |
| 2 | Visa Application Form: Two visa application forms per applicant properly completed and signed. Signature must be original on each application. Improperly completed forms may delay the processing of your visa. Houston jurisdiction: Houston applications must be completed in black ink or typed, in all CAPITAL letters and printed on one page (back-to-back). When printing, select "no page scaling" and uncheck "center and rotate" on the print options. |
| 3 | Photo Requirements: One recent 1 3/8 x 1 3/4 inch passport style photograph - head and shoulders, face forward, neutral expression, in color, and with a plain/light background. |
| 4 | Official Invitation: Original letter of invitation from the Russian Ministry of the Interior. |
| 5 | Proof Of Departure: To support rush requests submitted in New York, a computer generated flight itinerary from the airline or travel agency or copy of airline tickets is required. All emergency requests must be submitted with an itinerary or copy of tickets. |
| 6 | Medical Requirements: Copy of negative HIV test result, taken within previous 90 days. |
| 7 | Special Instructions: Please note: as of April 13th, 2009 the Russian government has changed visa processing times and fees. |
| | Complete the Global Reservation Form: This is Travisa's Service Order Form. You must include a copy of this form with all other supporting documents. (NOTE: Consular fees are NON-refundable. If visa is rejected and resubmitted new consular fees will apply). |
| | Consular Fees |
| | Visa Validity: The validity and the number of entries are issued according to the dates and number of entries specified on the official invitation, at the discretion of the consulate. |
| | Processing Time: Regular processing time for Russian visas is 4 to 20 business days. Rush processing is available for additional fees. Please visit our Consular Fees page for details. Emergency services are available under certain circumstances where urgent processing is required, at the discretion of the Consulate. Emergency service is defined as any attempt made by Travisa to retrieve the visa in less time than the amount required by the embassy to process the visa. |
| In order to ensure that visa applications for most embassies/consulates are submitted on the day that we receive them, they should be shipped to us via FedEx Priority Overnight (not First Overnight or Standard Overnight). |
| Non-refundable tickets or reservations should not be purchased until all visas and passports are secured and in your possession. |
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| 1 | Passport Requirements: Original, signed passport valid for 6 months beyond stay, with at least one blank visa page available for visa stamp(s). Amendment pages in the back of the passport are not suitable for visa stamps. |
| 2 | Visa Application Form: Two visa application forms per applicant properly completed and signed. Signature must be original on each application. Improperly completed forms may delay the processing of your visa.
Houston jurisdiction: Houston applications must be completed in black ink or typed, in all CAPITAL letters and printed on one page (back-to-back). When printing, select "no page scaling" and uncheck "center and rotate" on the print options. |
| 3 | Photo Requirements: One recent 1 3/8 x 1 3/4 inch passport style photograph - head and shoulders, face forward, neutral expression, in color, and with a plain/light background. |
| 4 | Business Letter: Official Letter of Support from the US Department of State. |
| 5 | Proof Of Departure: To support rush requests submitted in New York, a computer generated flight itinerary from the airline or travel agency or copy of airline tickets is required. All emergency requests must be submitted with an itinerary or copy of tickets. |
| 6 | Special Instructions: Please note: as of April 13th, 2009 the Russian government has changed visa processing times and fees. |
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