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1. Visa Type and Validity
2. Processing Time
3. Visa Requirements
4. Application Form

Use the chart below to determine if you require a visa based on the purpose of your visit. If you require a visa you will then select from the menu below, choosing the appropriate type and validity of visa that suites your needs.

If you are not a US Citizen please use the NON US Citizen link above for more information.

How our service works:

Choose the validity visa type from the list below. Click "continue" at the bottom of the page. Choose your processing time, click continue, view the visa requirements, click continue, print the visa application and then click "add to cart". You will then create a user account, choose a return shipping method, select your preferred payment option and checkout. After your order is placed you will receive a confirmation of your order along with the address to send your application.

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Questions?

For questions about how to place an order visit our How to Order a Visa page.

For general questions visit our Visa Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page.

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Purpose of visit	Visa required?
Business	Yes
Tourist	Yes
Notes	The Russian Embassy and consulates and the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Moscow will be closed from January 1st through January 10th, 2009 and will reopen Monday, January 12th, 2009. Due to the closing of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs no business invitations or business visa support will be processed or issued during this period. Passport Visa Express.com recommends to those who are planning to travel to Russia in January or early February to submit visa applications or business visa support (letter of invitation) order for processing immediately to avoid delays. Russian Federation A Russian visa is not required to enter Russia for citizens of the following Independent States: Azerbaijan, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Moldova, Tajikistan, Ukraine and Uzbekistan. You should apply for your Russian visa no earlier than 90 days from the date you plan to enter Russia. As of June 4, 2008 Canadian passport holders require 15 business days to process Russian visa applications. There is no faster processing time option currently. For information about Russian transit visas please visit our Russian Transit Visa page. For more information about Russian Crew visas please vist our Russian Crew Visa page.

Business

Yes

Tourist

Yes

Notes

The Russian Embassy and consulates and the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Moscow will be closed from January 1st through January 10th, 2009 and will reopen Monday, January 12th, 2009.

Due to the closing of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs no business invitations or business visa support will be processed or issued during this period.

Passport Visa Express.com recommends to those who are planning to travel to Russia in January or early February to
submit visa applications or business visa support (letter of invitation) order for processing immediately to avoid delays.

Russian Federation

A Russian visa is not required to enter Russia for citizens of the following Independent States: Azerbaijan, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Moldova, Tajikistan, Ukraine and Uzbekistan.

You should apply for your Russian visa no earlier than 90 days from the date you plan to enter Russia.

As of June 4, 2008 Canadian passport holders require 15 business days to process Russian visa applications. There is no faster processing time option currently.

For information about Russian transit visas please visit our Russian Transit Visa page.

For more information about Russian Crew visas please vist our Russian Crew Visa page.

Commonly asked Questions:

What is the difference between a tourist and business visa? What is the difference between a single, double or multiple entry visa ? What is meant by a visa's validity.? What is a consular fee? What is the difference between a consular fee and the service fee?

Russia Tourist single - 30 days

Service fees begin at $39. Consular fees begin at $131.

Russia Tourist double - 30 days

Service fees begin at $39. Consular fees begin at $131.

Russia Business single - 30 days

Service fees begin at $39. Consular fees begin at $131.

Russia Business single - 90 days

Service fees begin at $39. Consular fees begin at $131.