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, and the disclosure of the reason for the denial can be withheld. Visa 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. 

PRIVATE (HOMESTAY) VISA

Private (Homestay) visa can be single- or double entry and valid for the period of no longer than 90 days.

-Private (Homestay) visa  issued on the basis of an official invitation from Russia (type 1)

-Private (Homestay) visa for an immediate family member (husband, wife, minor child) of the Russian citizen with U.S.  residency  (type 2)

- Private (Homestay) visa in case of serious illness or death of an immediate family member (type 3)  

Documents required for a private visa (type 1)

 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 acceptable. 

     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 original signature of the Applicant, 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 at 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 original letter of invitation.

It can be obtained by your relatives or friends (Russian citizens) from a local office of the Russian Federal Migration Service or its local offices located in the Russian Federation only.

If you wish to visit your friends or relatives (foreign citizens) currently working or studying in Russia they should obtain an official invitation from the Russian hosting organization (see business visa instruction)

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

Attention,  former citizens of the USSR

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  if you have a U.S. Green Card or 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  with permanent residence outside the USA have to apply for a Russian visa in the country of their residence only.

 On the basis of reciprocity mandatory medical insurance (see the list of appropriate licensed insurers for all period of stay is required for the citizens of Estonia, 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

Attention, EU citizens

In accordance with the Visa Agreement signed by the Russian Federation and the European Union citizens of all EU countries except 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

Documents required for a private  visa  (type 2)

This visa type specifically applies only to individuals whose husband or wife is a Russian citizen with permanent residence in the U.S. and in case they intend to go to Russia together.

 This type of visa does not require an official Invitation from Russia.

Documents required for this type of visa

 1. A special application of  the Russian citizen ( husband or wife or/  parent of a minor child) to the Consulate  with a copy of a valid Russian passport and document confirming  his/ her US residency (Green Card, US Passport).

 2. Applicant’s valid passport (original) . 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. A copy of your husband/wife or minor child’s passport vital pages (with personal data and photo).

 4. 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 .

     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.

 6.     A copy of round trip air tickets for applicant – Russian citizen and his family – Foreign citizens.

7.  A notarized non-objection letter from the other parent (foreign citizen) permitting the child to travel to Russia  with his/her parent (Russian citizen).

Attention, former citizens of the USSR

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  if you have a US Green Card or 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 mandatory medical insurance (see the list of appropriate licensed insurers)  for all period of stay in Russia is required for the citizens of Estonia, Finland, as well as the citizens of  Schengen Agreement Member-States (except for the US Green Card holders).

8.    Visa fees and processing time information

Visa processing time for this type of visa is  at least 7 business days (no express service)

The following fees will apply:

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, Denmark and Iceland are welcome to submit the  following fees for all types of visas:

7 business days – 50 USD

Private (Homestay) visa in case of serious illness or death of  an immediate family member (type 3)

In case of serious illness or  death of your relative this type of  visa can be obtained upon submitting a certified medical record from a Russian clinic or a copy of  Death Certificate along with the documents providing the evidence of immediate family (a copy of Marriage Certificate, Birth Certificate etc).

 1.     A special application specifying the purpose of your trip, dates of entry and departure, address where you intend to stay.

 2.   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 acceptable. 

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.

Attention, former citizens of the USSR

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

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

 4.   Visa fees and processing time information

The following fees will apply:

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

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