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Requirements to obtain VISA to enter Russian Federation
Passport Information
U.S. Passport or passport of any other nationality, must have at least 6 months remaining validity from the day of entry into the country for which VISA has been applied for. If validity is less than 6 months ETS will renew your passport (Fee's apply).
Russian Federation Tourist Visa
Tourist visa can be single-entry or double-entry and can be issued for no longer than 30 days.
- A valid passport with at least 6 months validity remaining Passport must contain at least one blank page marked "visas", otherwise the passport and documents will not be accepted and will be returned
- Copy of the passport's vital pages
- Standard Application form (must be filled out completely with all information requested, must have original signature and dated)
- One passport size photo glued or stapled at the place for photo on the application form
- Standard "Confirmation" and "Tourist Voucher" from Russian travel agency, Russian hotel Receiving organization should be duly registered as a tourist company with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation and assigned a special reference number. This reference number should be indicated on the Confirmation Letter. Cruise-ship passengers are required to present a letter from the Cruise Company and a Cruise Confirmation Letter from the cruise company’s partner agency in Russia (ask your cruise operator for a copy of that letter prior to applying for a visa)
- A copy of the resident alien card or a valid visa back to the U.S. if the applicant is not a U.S. citizen
- All visa documents must be accompanied by a cover letter specifying purpose of visit, dates of arrival and departure, cities to be visited in Russia and telephone or facsimile number where you can be reached
- Onward/return ticket or confirmed itinerary
Russian Federation Business Visa
- A valid passport with at least 6 months validity remaining Passport must contain at least one blank page marked "visas", otherwise the passport and documents will not be accepted and will be returned
- Copy of the passport's vital pages
- Standard Application form (must be filled out completely with all information requested, must have original signature and dated)
- One passport size photo glued or stapled at the place for photo on the application form
- Official invitation issued by the Russian Ministry of the Internal Affairs of Russia, its local offices or the Russian Foreign Ministry, its regional offices, or any other authorized Russian agency. The letter must contain: official seal and legal address of the agency, document registration number, date of registration, signature and name of an authorized official, travel itinerary, dates of stay, names of persons invited. We reserve the right to request originals of any invitation. Copies of multiple business invitations are not accepted - please submit original of multiple invitation
- A copy of the resident alien card or a valid visa back to the U.S. if the applicant is not a U.S. citizen
- A cover letter from your company (or from yourself if you are traveling individually) with information about the traveler, destination, terms and purpose of the trip, cities to be visited in Russia and telephone or facsimile number where you can be reached
- Official hospital HIV (AIDS) Test Certificate is required along with your paperwork if you apply for a visa valid for more than 3 months
- Onward/return ticket or confirmed itinerary
Other Information
- Please call ETS for latest updates and questions.
Online Forms
- Visa Application Form (US Citizens only) - Click Here
- Non US Citizen forms - Click Here
Processing Instructions
- Please forward the completed requirements as detailed above to:
Express Travel Services
10211 Pacific Mesa Blvd, Suite 401
San Diego, CA 92121
Toll Free: 1-866-376-1125
Fax Number: 1-858-225-0786
Email: info@etsonweb.com
Your application will be sent in to the Embassy.
Fees for Express Travel Services
- $75.00 - Per visa
- $150 - Expedite
Consular Fees
- Please contact ETS for fees.
Return Postage
- $14 Courier Service 2nd Business Day
- $20 Courier Service (Priority Overnight)
- $40 Courier Service (Saturday Delivery)
- $55.00 Courier service (First Overnight)
We use only Fedex services
Please note: Fed-ex charges may vary by location.
For Further Information Contact
Consulate General of the Russian Federation
2790 Green Street
San Francisco, California 94123
(415) 928-6878
http://www.consulrussia.org
Express Travel Services
10211 Pacific Mesa Blvd, Suite 401 San Diego, CA 92121
Toll Free: 1-866-376-1125, Fax number: 1-858-225-0786
Email: info@etsonweb.com
