Russian Visa

Russian Visa

If you are planning a visit to Russia and don’t know where to start, Russian National Group is here to assist you in the easiest and quickest ways possible. RNG is a fully licensed company that provides visa support at the Russian Consulates in the USA and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Moscow. We work directly with the Russian Consulate to expedite Russian visa applications. We offer reasonable and competitive prices.

GETTING STARTED

Before arranging a trip to Russia, citizens of most of the countries need to apply for a Russian visa. If you are planning a visit to Russia and don’t know what to start with, Russian National Group gives you the most complete information on obtaining a visa to Russia. Visa lists entry/exit dates, your name, passport details, and your travel purpose. Please, note that your Russian visa is an exit permit just like it’s an entry permit: if you lose it or stay over your designated departure date, leaving the country could be more troublesome than entering it. All applications for Russian visas submitted in the United States must be prepared electronically – a web-based application form is available here: visa.kdmid.ru.

PLEASE PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION

• A valid passport NOTE: Passport should be valid for at least 6 months after the visa expiration date. You will need to have at least two blank Visa pages in your passport.
• Filled out application form (visa.kdmid.ru) with application ID number and password. NOTE: Each applicant must submit a separate form. If you would like our company to fill out the application form for you online, we can provide this service for additional $30 per application form. In this case, please download the Application Form for the Russian Visa, answer all circled questions and send it back to us with your documents package.
• Two passport size photos (2” x 2”) – for single/ double / multi-entry visa. The photo should be new or taken within the last 6 months; on a white background.
• Check or money order for the amount specified below, payable to Russian National Group NOTE: We also accept cash and credit card (additional 4% charge for credit card transactions).
• Additional documents for former citizens of the Russian Federation NOTE: Applicants – former citizens of the USSR or the Russian Federation must submit a document that confirms that they are no longer citizens of the Russian Federation (so called "Visa to Israel" or stamp in their passport saying that they left for "permanent residence abroad" before the 6th of February, 1992 or official document certifying that their Russian citizenship was renounced).
• Additional documents for non-US citizens NOTE: A copy of your green card (both sides) or a copy of your visa along with I-94 form.
• NOTE: Citizens of Israel, Iran, Ireland, the Schengen countries (Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Hungary, Greece, Denmark, Iceland, Spain, Italy, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Germany, Finland, France, Czech Republic, Sweden, Switzerland, Estonia) must submit proof of medical insurance valid in Russia for the period of stay with visas of any type. Citizens of China must submit proof of medical insurance valid in Russia only for tourist visas.
• Additional documents for children under 18 years old NOTE: A copy of child’s birth certificate and copies of both parents' passports (first page). If child’s mother changed her maiden name, please submit also a marriage certificate.
• Additional documents for work and student visas NOTE: Applicants must submit HIV Test (AIDS) Certificate.
• A prepaid FedEx or UPS air bill, if you want your visa mailed to you

Please note that multiple-entry tourist/ business visas up to 3 years can be issued only within 10-11 business days (expedited service is not available). For a double entry tourist visa please submit a copy of the tickets for the whole itinerary.

Russian Visa Fees

Tourist Visas (voucher included)

Visa Type	Valid	Processing Time
		3 weeks	8 business days	Next day	Same day✱
Single / Double Entry	1 month	N/A		$750	$850
Multiple Entry	3 years	$480	$700	N/A

Business visas (you provide the invitation)

Visa Type	Valid	Processing Time
		3 weeks	8 business days	Next day	Same day✱
Single / Double Entry	Up to 90 days	$450	N/A	$750	$850
Multiple Entry	3 years	$500	$750	N/A

Private visas (you provide the invitation)

Visa Type	Valid	Processing Time
		3 weeks	8 business days
Single / Double Entry	Up to 90 days	$400	N/A
Multiple Entry	3 years	$490	$780

Humanitarian visas (you provide the invitation)

Visa Type	Valid	Processing Time
		3 weeks	8 business days	Next day	Same day✱
Single / Double Entry	Up to 90 days	$400	$550	$750	$850
Multiple Entry	3 years	$420	$700	N/A

Business Visas with OUR Official Invitation

Visa Type	Valid	Processing Time, Business Days
		17	11	9	8	7
Single Entry	90 days	$500	$470	$550	$900	$1,000
Double Entry	90 days	$520	$520	$600	$1,000	$1,100
		24	18	16	15	14
Multiple Entry	1 year	$710	$910	$1,090	$1,320	$1,420
Multiple Entry	3 years	N/A		$880	N/A	$950

Available for US citizens only ✱ For the same day service the documents should be at our office before 10 AM EST.

THE CONSULATE ALSO HAS THE RIGHT TO REQUEST THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION

• Proof of Financial Ability: You must provide a copy of a recent bank statement or a letter from your bank verifying you have sufficient funds to support yourself. Bank statement must contain your name and address. Your bank account number does not have to appear on the statement;
• Employment Verification letter from your employer stating wages for the most recent year, or half year or month. For Self-Employed, letter of incorporation/business registration document;
• Real-estate ownership documents (if available): Deed/etc;
• Copy of Marriage Certificate; Divorce Decree; or Death certificate. For children: Copy of birth certificate.
• For children under 18 years of age: All above documents should be from parents: Bank statement, Real-estate, Employment, etc.
• Copy of health insurance valid in Russia, covering the first trip (If you don't have medical insurance we can provide one for additional 50$ ).
• Hotel reservation.

For same day service, please contact our office at (646) 473 2233

This visa fee includes official mandatory invitation from our Moscow office, registered with the Ministry of Foreign or Internal Affairs in Moscow, consular fee and our service charge.

Visa processing fees for EU countries

The Russia-EU Visa processing fees are changed for the citizens of the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Cyprus, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxemburg, Malta, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden. The fees or all types of visas (including multiple entry) are:

Processing Time	Fee
Normal, 10 days	$320
Urgent, 3 days	$360

Holders of diplomatic passports of the mentioned countries will not need a visa to enter Russia for 90 days.

The provisions above are not valid for the United Kingdom, Ireland, Denmark, Norway and Switzerland, which are not EU member states and did not sign the Agreement with Russia.

IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT REGISTERING RUSSIAN VISAS

Russian visas must be registered within the first 7 business days after your arrival. This can be done either at your hotel free of charge OR at our downtown Moscow or St. Petersburg offices on the spot. Registration fee is $60. We will send you registration instructions with your issued visa.

MAILING INSTRUCTIONS

Please forward the completed paperwork to: 224 West 30th Street, Suite 202, New York, NY 10001 We recommend shipping via: FedEx & UPS

TRAVELING TO RUSSIA DURING THE TIMES OF COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS

After you have obtained your Russian visa, please check the latest requirements on entering Russian Federation. As of June 30, 2021, travelers entering or transiting the Russian Federation must have a negative COVID-19 PCR test result taken at most 3 days before arrival. The test result must be in English or Russian. A notarized translation to Russian is accepted. Travelers must complete an "Application Form" and present it upon arrival. Download the form.

Vaccinations are not required.

Travelers arriving from the United Kingdom are subject to self-isolation for 14 days.