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IMPORTANT INFORMATION In accordance with the Agreement between the Russian Federation and the United States of America on the simplification of visa formalities for nationals of the Russian Federation and nationals of the United States of America effective September 9, 2012 the US citizens shall as a rule be issued multiple-entry business, private, humanitarian and tourist visas for a stay of no more than 6 months starting from the date of each entry that are valid for three years (36 months) from the date of issue of the visa.
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All visa applicants are welcome to apply for Russian visas the the Visa Center located at: 2226 Elliot Ave, Suite #A, Seattle, WA 98121, B. hours: 8 am - 4 pm, lunch break: 12 pm - 1 pm, ph.206-452-1739, f. 206-452-1790, www.ils-usa.com, info-seattle@ils-usa.com Applicants for Russian visas can also apply directly to the Visa Section of the Consulate General of the Russian Federation in Seattle. For applying directly you are required to appear in person for a visa interview at the Visa Section of the Consulate General on a working day since 9 am to 12 pm. Please comply with the following procedure and have the following documents available.
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.
TOURIST VISA Attention, cruise sea ship passengers According to the Russian Immigration Law you do not need a tourist visa for the period of up to 72 hours if you travel on International Cruise Sea Ship and you have accommodation on the same shipboard as well as a group tourist program during your stay in the Russian seaport. All other tourists have to apply for a tourist visa Documents required for a tourist visa 1.
A completed visa application form (one per person) with one
professional passport-size photo glued to the appropriate
space of the form. Please be advised, if you submit application directly to the Consulate in order to avoid any further processing delays, choose the «SEATTLE» office when you are applying in question "Visa Issuing Office" while filling up your Electronic Visa Application Form. 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). 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. Confirmation of the hotel reservation, a contract for provision of tourist services, confirmation of reception of the tourist. The above mentioned documents shall have register number from the Uniform Federal Register of the Tour Operators of the Russian Federal Tourism Agency and the seal of the host organization. Attention, former citizens of the USSR При обращении за визой 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).
Attention, non-American citizens You may apply for a visa if you are a US Green Card holder or if 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) for all period of stay is required for the citizens of Schengen Agreement Member-States. 4. Visa fees and processing time information The following fees will apply: Method of payment - a money order or a cashier’s check payable to the Russian Consulate General for visa processing. Please, note that cash, company check or personal check are not acceptable. 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.
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