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Russian Tourist Visa
Tourist Visa | Business Visa

 
   
     
We Need The Following From You:  
 

 

 
1 Original United States passport with at least 6 months of remaining validity and blank visa page
US passport page 22, 23 and 24 are not visa pages and won't be acceptable for visas.
 
2

One application form per person, completely filled-out and signed
        For US Citizen: Application Form (with your own supporting voucher)
        For US Citizen: Application Form (with our supporting voucher)
        For Non-US Citizen: Application Form (for NON-US citizens)

 
  Click for a sample of a completed Russian Visa Application Form  
3 Two recent passport-type photographs  
4

Visa Support from authorized Russian travel company and/or Hotel

 
  If Tour Group or Cruise Passenger: Letter from tour company or cruise line confirming itinerary and including a copy of the confirmation from authorized Russian travel company which shows the reference number and confirmation number for the visa.
 
  If Individual Travel: Confirmation of hotel arrangements from authorized Russian travel company, or directly from the Russian hotel, showing reference number and confirmation number for the visa.  
  If you would prefer, we can obtain the Visa Support for you. Additional fee of $25 will apply. It takes 1- 2 extra days to obtain.
 
  Russian visa will be issued strictly according to your travel itinerary. If you change your travel date, you may need to apply for a new visa and pay the fees again.  
5 Please complete and print the Visa Service Request Form  
6 Consulate and Processing Fees  
 
Type of visa
Processing Time in Business Days
14 - 20
4 - 5
Single entry visa (1 month)
$210
$380
Double entry visa (1 month)
$230
$400
 
 
    Return Shipping Fee:
 

US$20.00 (by FedEx Overnight Shipping)

 
     
Forms of Payment:  
        We accept money order, cashiers check, bank check, certified check, company check or cash. Please make check or money order payable to VisaRite Services Inc. You can write the total amount on one check or money order, no need to send separate checks or money order.
      You may also pay by credit card. If you select this option, please fill out and sign one credit card charge authorization form and enclose it in your application package.
 
     
Remarks:  
  Russian Tourist visa applications are accepted only within 90 days of the proposed entry date to Russia. Please apply only within 90 days of the date of travel.
The Russian Tourist visa is usually issued for a single entry, for the cities specifically mentioned on the invitation, and the specified dates up to a maximum of 30 days stay. The period of stay cannot be extended in Russia.
A double entry visa may be issued upon specific request. Applicant must attach a brief letter explaining why the double entry is needed.
If the visa support invitation has been sent by Interior Ministry telex directly to the Russian Consular office in New York, please note that processing time begins upon the Consulate confirms receipt.
If a minor is traveling alone or with one parent, a letter of consent is required from the absent parent(s). If there is a mismatch in the last names, then a copy of the minor's birth certificate is required.
It is recommended that you carry copies of your visa support with you to Russia. You must register your visa at a local OVIR or Police Station within 72 hours of arrival in Russia.
 
     
Our Mailing Address  
  Send your passport and all requirements detailed above by FedEx, UPS, DHL, Express Mail or other traceable courier service to:

        VisaRite Services Inc.
        460 Van Emburgh Ave
        Ridgewood, NJ 07450
        Tel: (201) 445-7088

 
     
     

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