A) Order Visa Invitation
B) Apply for Russian Visa
C) Registration of Visa in Russia
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All foreign nationals from non CIS countries are required to have
a visa to travel to the Russian Federation. Russian visas can be
obtained at a local Russian Embassy or Consulate. The steps that
are needed to get a Russian visa are outlined below:
There are 3 things that you have to do to get and
keep a Russian visa in good standing.
A) Order Visa Invitation
The first step to getting a Russian visa is obtaining an
invitation (also called visa support). This document
by an a licensed company authorized by Russian Ministry of Foreign
Affairs (tourist visas) and/or Russian Interior Ministry (Multiple
Entry business visas).
- Tourist Invitation and Voucher
Order
Now! - from € 20 to € 35; 1 to 2 day processing
time;
(single or double entry, maximum stay 1 month);
- Business Invitation
Order Now! - from € 90
to € 120; processing time: 25 working days;
(multiple entry 6 months or 1 year stay); note:
(we have one of the lowest prices for
business invitations on the Internet)
Depending on your type of visa and the country you are applying
from, there may be a need to send the document by courier service,
in which case there will be an additional fee to cover this expense.
We begin to process all requests immediately after payment and completed
information is received by our St Petersburg (Russia) offices and
customer support is
provided 7 days a week to help guide you though the entire process.
For your convenience, you will be able to pay for your invitation
with a credit card (Visa, MC) or by Western Union
B) Apply for Visa
Your Visa invitation and voucher will enable you to apply
directly to the nearest Russian consulate for your visa. You
can call the consulate directly or check its website for it's list
of required information. The following is a typical list of
required information:
- Your invitation and/or voucher (Most Russian consulates
in Western countries accept fax copies for tourist visas, but
require original copies for business visas)
- Completed visa applications (two per person), signed by
the Applicant. All entries on the form must be typed or printed
in block letters in English or Russian. Incomplete visa application
forms shall not be processed. Application forms can be downloaded.
Effective April 1, 2004 US citizens are required to submit a
new visa application form to Consulate. The new form is implemented
on the basis of reciprocity and replaces the previous Standard
Application Form and Supplemental Form.
Visa Application Form for US citizens
Visa Application Form for non US citizens.
- Valid national passport (original only and it should have
at least two clear pages). It must be valid no less than six
months after the visa expiration date. Holders of travel documents
other than passports (Permit to Re-Enter the United States of
America, Travel Document, etc.) must submit valid Permanent
Resident Card.
- Two passport size pictures of the applicant. Pictures can
be black-and-white or color, full face, stapled to the upper-corner
of an application. Digital copies are not accepted.
- Money Order or Certified Bank Check payable to the Russian
Consulate for visa processing. Please note that we do not accept
cash, personal or company checks.
- A prepaid return self-addressed envelope from a registered
delivery service such as FedEx
See List of Russian Embassies
and Consulates worldwide
C) Registration of Visa in Russia
Russian law requires visitors to register their visas within
3 business days of their arrival. The end result of registration
is a stamp (see photo above) on the back of the migration card that
is given to visitors as they enter the country. Failure to
obtain registration can potentially lead to problems with local
police or passport control when you leave the country, sometimes
resulting in a small fine. Real life examples include fines
ranging from €1.50 to €20. Regardless of the size of the fine,
it's advisable to follow the Russian laws as much as possible regarding
visas and registration.
Three ways to get your visa registered:
- Large hotels will register you when you check-in
- For those staying in private rental apartments, smaller
hotels that don't have registration privileges, or private families,
visitors can register through hotels or notary offices for a
small fee, usually about €20. Nevsky88 has a number of
such registration contacts available and is always ready to
help with your registration.
- For those staying longer than 3 months have options to register
through local hotels, notary offices or the local police department
in charge of such issues (OVIR).
Oksana's provides registration services for €20 for tourist visas.
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