Red Stars Travel Agency - Visa Services

Russia


Visa requirements

1. A completed and signed visa application form. You may download a fillable application form with instructions for a tourist visa HERE or for a business visa HERE.
2. The original passport with at least 1 blank visa page.
3. 1 recent professional passport size photo of the applicant.
4. HIV (blood) test certificate when applying for a 6 or 12 month visa or any duration work visa.
5. Citizens of countries other than the USA are required to submit a copy of the US work visa or "Green Card". Non-US citizens please contact Red Star for more information.
6. A money order or check payable to Red Star Travel or a filled out credit card authorization form.

To pay by a credit card, please fill out the Authorization Form.

To print the visa application in PDF format you will require Adobe Acrobat Reader. Download free Adobe Acrobat Reader

If you already have Adobe Acrobat Reader program installed, you can click on visa application to view Russian visa application form and print it now.

Single or double-entry tourist visa fees, invitation not included
$195.00	Valid for up to 30 days	6 business days process
$305.00	Valid for up to 30 days	3 business days process
$355.00	Valid for up to 30 days	next business day
$425.00	Valid for up to 30 days	same business day

* All prices include Consular fees

* Add $ 50 for a tourist visa support (invitation letter).

* Visa support (invitation letter) for tourist visa will be provided free of charge to clients who book and prepay land arrangements in Russia through Red Star Travel for a minimum of $1000 per person. Qualifying arrangements may include hotels, train tickets, sightseeing excursions, airport transfers and other on-the-ground services.
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Business visa fees, invitation included
$360.00	3 months / single entry	16 business days process
$425.00	3 months / double entry	16 business days process
$405.00	3 months / single entry	13 business days process
$445.00	3 months / double entry	13 business days process
$550.00	3 months/ single entry	6-7 business days process
$615.00	3 months / double entry	6-7 business days process
$465.00	1 year / multiple entries	28 business days process
$520.00	1 year / multiple entries	18 business days process
$825.00	1 year / multiple entries	14 business days process
$910.00	1 year / multiple entries	12 business days process

* All prices include Consular fees

*Faster processing times are available for business visas - please contact Red Star Travel for details and a price quote.

Russian Visa Registration Information:

By Russian law you are required to register your visa within 72 hours of arrival to Russia. When you're staying at a hotel, the reception clerk will register your visa automatically upon check in. In case you are not staying at a hotel, your Russian host will need to go with you to a local Post Office and submit a Notice of Arrival form on your behalf with their name and address as the receiving party (the form has to be filled out in Russian). The form is mailed to a local branch of the Federal Migration Service (post offices have all instructions and addresses). You will need to include copies of your passport, Russian visa and Migration Card with the form when you mail it. Immediately after you leave Russia (or the city you registered in), your host will need to mail in a Notice of Departure to the FMS with your departure date specified.

We strongly recommend to follow visa registration requirements to avoid any possible complications upon departure from Russia.

Please mail your documents for visa processing to the address below:

Red Star Travel
Attn: Visas Department
123 Queen Anne Ave. N., Ste. 102
Seattle, WA 98109

NOTE: All processed visas and passports will be sent by US Postal Service regular mail unless otherwise requested by applicant. You may include a prepaid express envelope with your visa documents for return mail. You may also include an additional $25 ($38 to AK or HI) with your visa processing fee and we’ll send your visa and passport by Federal Express (overnight delivery).

Important information

Requirements and fees related to the processing of visas are subject to change, including, but not limited to, consular fees, application forms and documentation required for visa issuance, which are subject to change without notice. Exact visa processing time depends on workload of the Consulate. Visa processing fees are non-refundable. Visas and passports are normally sent by U.S. Mail or Express package services (FedEx, UPS, DHL, etc.) and are subject to the conditions set by these Companies for Shipment. Red Star Travel will not be responsible for any loss or delays incurred for shipments consigned to these delivery services. Documents which are submitted in the manner different from the above will not be accepted. After visa is received please check it and if you discover any mistake return it to us for correction. Red Star Travel and the Consulate General will not be responsible for the mistakes which are not brought to its attention before departure from the USA. If you need more information or have questions about visa processing, please e-mail visa@travel2russia.com or call our Visa Department at (206) 522-5995 or (800) 215-4378 Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. PST.