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 BUSINESS  VISA

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Effective July 1, 2011 all Russian Visa applicants are required to fill out Visa application forms using only Special Visa Application

Web service http://evisa.kdmid.ru/

Russian visa applications prepared using the old format or in a different manner will not be accepted after July 1, 2011.

After filling the Electronic Visa Application form online, applicants will have to print a copy of their application form, sign and date it, glue the requred size photo to it and submit this printed original form, along with other necessary documentation, to the Russian Consulate personally or through their representative or a visa agency.

The Electronic Visa Application Form will provide greater accuracy and security in processing visa applications. It should be filled out in its full entirety. Incomplete forms may significantly delay visa processing time.

 
Private Visa (Homestay)
  Business Visa
Tourist Visa
Student Visa
Work Visa
Transit Visa
Humanitarian Visa
Citizenship
Registration of adopted children
Legalization
Translation
Documents on Demand
Power of Attorney
 
Please, read carefully!

When applying, please be advised, that the permission to enter Russia is a courtesy of the State. In accordance with the International Law, the Consulate in certain cases reserves the right to consider your visa applications for as long as it is necessary.

Visa can be denied if the Consulate has serious reasons to believe that the Applicant's visit to Russia is not desirable without disclosing the reason for the denial. Visа application fees are not subject to reimbursement in case of subsequent refusal.

Visa processing starts only after all visa documents are submitted.

In order to enjoy your visit to Russia, it’s important for you to apply for the right type of visa, the one that corresponds to the real purpose of your trip.

BUSINESS VISA

Business visa can be single-, double- or multi-entry depending on the invitation. Single-entry and double-entry visas can be valid for the period of no longer than 90 days.

A one year multi-entry business visa  enables a foreign citizen to enter the Russian Federation multiple times within the indicated timeframe. It doesn’t mean that the visa holder is allowed to remain in the Russian Federation for a year. According to the Russian Migration Law, a multi-entry visa holder is allowed to stay in Russia up to 90 days within every 180 days.

Documents required for any type of business visa

  1.     A completed visa application form (one per person) with one professional passport-size photo glued to the appropriate space of the form.
      
      Applicants should complete Visa application on-line and print it out on the special  web-site: http://evisa.kdmid.ru .
      Please note that any other application forms are not accepted. 

     The form is to be completed accurately and completely, every question must be answered (if a question does not apply, please type N/A). The form should bear the Applicant’s original signature, all dates should be written  following the European standard  (day/ month/ year). Please state clearly your contact telephone number and e-mail. Incomplete forms will be returned  unprocessed.

 2.  A valid passport (original) and a copy of its vital pages with bearer’s personal data  (including the amendments on p. 24: passport validity extension, the bearer's name change, etc.  Passport must be valid for  six months beyond the visa expiration date and contain at least two blank pages marked “visas”, otherwise the passport and  documents  will not be accepted.

 3.  An official invitation  issued by the Russian Federal Migration Service, Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) or their regional offices sent to you by your Russian business partner,  or six-digit reference number of your visa support information (MFA telex #) sent directly to the Consulate.  You shoul submit the original of the invitation for a multi-entry business visa.

View an example of the invitation letter.

  4.   A cover letter from your company or your individual letter specifying your itinerary, dates of entry and departure, purpose of your trip, cities to be visited in Russia.

Attention, former USSR and Russian citizens

При обращении за визой граждан бывшего СССР заявителю необходимо предоставить документ, подтверждающий отсутствие у него российского гражданства (копия выездной визы из СССР, копия заграничного паспорта СССР с отметкой о выезде на постоянное жительство до 2 февраля 1992 года, паспорт с указанием гражданства одной из стран СНГ, либо иной документ, свидетельствующий об отсутствии у заявителя российского гражданства).

Обращаем внимание на то, что согласно положениям статьи 6 Закона Российской Федерации "О гражданстве Российской Федерации" за лицом, состоящим в российском гражданстве, не признается принадлежность к гражданству другого государства, если иное не предусмотрено международным договором Российской Федерации. Поэтому указанные лица рассматриваются только в качестве российских граждан и должны въезжать в Россию и выезжать из нее только по действительным российским паспортам.

Attention, non-American citizens

You may apply for a visa at the Consulate if you are a US Green Card  holder or you have a  long term non-immigration legal status in the USA  valid  for more than 3 months .  The holders of US tourist visas or short term visitors have to apply for a Russian visa in the country of their residence only.

 On the basis of reciprocity a mandatory medical insurance (see the list of appropriate licensed insurers)  is required for the citizens of  Estonia, Israel and Finland, as well as the citizens of Schengen Agreement Member-States (except for the  US Green Card holders).

 5.  Visa fees and processing time information

Method of payment - a money order or a cashier’s check payable to the Russian Consulate General for visa processing. Please be advised that we do not accept cash, company or personal checks . The following fees will apply:

Processing time

Single entry visa

Double entry visa

Multiple entry visa

6 business days 

$140.00

$140.00

$150.00

1-3 business days (not including the day of application)

$250.00

$250.00

$450.00

Attention, EU citizens

In accordance with the Visa Agreement signed by the Russian Federation and the European Union citizens of all EU countries exept Ireland, Great Britain are welcome to submit the  following fees for all types of visas:

6 business days – 50 USD

1-3 business days – 100 USD

 6.  If applying by mail, please don’t forget to enclose a completely filled prepaid envelope. Due to security reasons and in order to  avoid delivery lost or delay, we recommend to use  FedEx service (using your FedEx account number only, NO DEBIT OR CREDIT ACCOUNTS), USPS, Express mail.

 The Consulate is not responsible for any loss or delay of the mail.

Please be advised, that  the type of visa or dates of entry/departure  are not subject to any changes or extention, once documents are submitted.  In case the Applicant’s  travel plans  have changed or he/she requests  correction to be made due to any reason other than computer misprint, the Applicant will have to apply for a new visa.  Once visa application fee is paid, it is not refundable.

After you receive your visa, please check it for mistakes and, if necessary, return it to the Consulate for corrections.  The Consulate General will not be responsible for any mistakes in the visa, which are not brought to our attention prior to your departure from the USA.

Please be advised, that according to the Russian Migration Law, the Applicant can not have two valid visas in the passport. In this case, the one issued earlier is to be cancelled.

Processing time, requirements and fees are subject to change without notice.

Any Applicant may be interviewed by a consular officer if necessary.

Please note, that the above mentioned requirements are general. If you have any specific questions, please contact the Consulate at consul@seanet.com

The visa section is open for visitors Monday through Friday  2 p.m. - 4.30 p.m. ONLY

 New law regarding work in the Russian Federation for the international specialists: www.fms.gov.ru/useful/patent

 

 
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