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US Cities where you can get a Russian Visa
Sample of the Business Travel Requirements for an Russia Business Visa for US Citizens
Passport
You must provide your actual signed passport, including one copy of the personal information page of your passport. Your passport must:
- Have at least one blank visa page
- Be valid for six months beyond the validity of your requested visa
If your passport does not meet the above requirements, please contact VisaCenter.com at for further details.
Photographs
You must provide two color, passport-type photographs that meet the requirements outlined by the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Your photographs must:
- Be printed on photo paper
- Have a white background
- Be 35mm by 45mm
- Have been taken within the last six months
- Show the full frontal view of your head, including the tops of your shoulders
- Have your face centered in the middle of the photo with your face square to the camera
- Display your face with a neutral expression and your mouth closed (no smiling)
- Not display sunglasses
Business Introduction Letter
A letter of introduction from your US-based company is required. Your completed introduction letter must:
- Be printed on your company’s official letterhead
- Display an original signature
- Specify the number of entries requested
- Include the dates and length of your stay
- Include the validity of your requested visa
Russia Business Invitation Letter
You must obtain an official Russian Business Invitation Letter to travel to Russia. The organization you are visiting in Russia is responsible for obtaining the invitation from the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The letter must:
- Include the dates and length of your stay
- Include the full local address of the organization you will be visiting
- Specify the number of entries and duration of validity that you are requesting in your visa application
VisaCenter.com can obtain a Russian Invitation Letter on your behalf. Simply complete and return the enclosed Russian Business Invitation order form.
Photocopy of All Application Materials
You must provide photocopies of all items that you submit to VisaCenter.com, including a copy of the information page of your passport. If you prefer that VisaCenter.com make photocopies for you, additional fees will be applied to your order.
Visa Application Form
The Russian Consulate has instituted a web-based visa application form. The application must be completed online by all travelers, and can be found at http://evisa.kdmid.ru/. This application, hosted by the Russian government, may take up to an hour to complete and requires very detailed information. Please read the VisaCenter.com Russian Visa Application Guide included in this kit before you begin the online Russia visa application form. Your visa request cannot be processed if you do not complete the application form online. Your completed application must:
- Provide answers for all fields (handwritten changes are not accepted)
- Include your name as it appears in your passport
- Include the institution or organization in Russia to be visited
- Be signed inside the box found directly below the section where we will attach your photograph
VisaCenter.com Order Form
You must provide one completed VisaCenter.com Order Form. The form must:
- Include a valid email address and payment information
- Include your signature in blue or black ink
Former Russian Nationals Only
You must provide a cover letter stating the date that you renounced your Russian citizenship. The consulate will not issue a visa to former Russian nationals who do not supply this cover letter.
Minors Traveling to Russia
Any minor traveling to Russia must have a letter of consent signed by both of the child’s parents or legal guardians. If the minor is traveling with a parent or guardian who is not applying for a visa at the same time, a copy of the parent or guardian’s Russian visa or certificate of Russian citizenship must be submitted along with the minor’s application.
Activities in Russia
If you will not be staying in a hotel, or are engaging in activities other than business, additional documentation will be required. For more details, please contact VisaCenter.com for more information.
Former Soviet and Ukrainian Citizens
If you were born in a state of the former Soviet Republic or Ukraine, you must supply a copy of your Soviet or Ukrainian passport along with a letter stating when you immigrated to the US.
Sample of the Tourist Travel Requirements for an Russia Visa for US Citizens
Passport
You must provide your actual signed passport, including one copy of the personal information page of your passport. Your passport must:
- Have at least one blank visa page
- Be valid for six months beyond the validity of your requested visa
If your passport does not meet the above requirements, please contact VisaCenter.com at for further details.
Photographs
You must provide two color, passport-type photographs that meet the requirements outlined by the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Your photographs must:
- Be printed on photo paper
- Have a white background
- Be 35mm by 45mm
- Have been taken within the last six months
- Show the full frontal view of your head, including the tops of your shoulders
- Have your face centered in the middle of the photo with your face square to the camera
- Display your face with a neutral expression and your mouth closed (no smiling)
- Not display sunglasses
Russian Tourist Visa Support Letter
You must obtain a Russian Tourist Voucher to travel to Russia. The hotel or contact you are visiting in Russia is responsible for obtaining the voucher from the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The tourist voucher must:
- Include the cities that you intend to visit
- Include the dates and length of your stay
- Include the full local address of the hotel or contact that you will be visiting
- Specify the number of entries that you are requesting in your visa application
VisaCenter.com can obtain a Russian Tourist Voucher on your behalf. Simply complete and return the enclosed Russian Tourist Voucher order form.
Photocopy of All Application Materials
You must provide photocopies of all items that you submit to VisaCenter.com, including a copy of the information page of your passport. If you prefer that VisaCenter.com make photocopies for you, additional fees will be applied to your order.
Visa Application Form
The Russian Consulate has instituted a web-based visa application form. The application must be completed online by all travelers, and can be found at http://evisa.kdmid.ru/. This application, hosted by the Russian government, may take up to an hour to complete and requires very detailed information. Please read the VisaCenter.com Russian Visa Application Guide included in this kit before you begin the online Russia visa application form. Your visa request cannot be processed if you do not complete the application form online. Your completed application must:
- Provide answers for all fields (handwritten changes are not accepted)
- Include your name as it appears in your passport
- Include the institution or organization in Russia to be visited
- Be signed inside the box found directly below the section where we will attach your photograph
VisaCenter.com Order Form
You must provide one completed VisaCenter.com Order Form. The form must:
- Include a valid email address and payment information
- Include your signature in blue or black ink
Former Russian Nationals Only
You must provide a cover letter stating the date that you renounced your Russian citizenship. The consulate will not issue a visa to former Russian nationals who do not supply this cover letter.
Minors Traveling to Russia
Any minor traveling to Russia must have a letter of consent signed by both of the child’s parents or legal guardians. If the minor is traveling with a parent or guardian who is not applying for a visa at the same time, a copy of the parent or guardian’s Russian visa or certificate of Russian citizenship must be submitted along with the minor’s application.
Activities in Russia
If you will not be staying in a hotel, or are engaging in activities other than business, additional documentation will be required. For more details, please contact VisaCenter.com for more information.
Former Soviet and Ukrainian Citizens
If you were born in a state of the former Soviet Republic or Ukraine, you must supply a copy of your Soviet or Ukrainian passport along with a letter stating when you immigrated to the US.