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REQUIREMENTS FOR U.S. CITIZENS TO OBTAIN VISA TO ENTER RUSSIA


Transit Visa

  • Transit visa is required if period of stay in Russia exceeds 24 hours or a traveler needs to change the airport. The Transit visa cannot be issued for longer than 72 hours
  • ORIGINAL Passport, signed, (valid for further 6 months) required to be submitted, PLUS a photocopy
  • Legible photocopy of the page with the visa for the country you are going to/from
  • 1 Visa Application Form, completed and signed.

    Application Form (for US citizens)
    Application Form (for NON-US citizens)

  • Completed Cover Page and Credit Card Authorization forms (print from browser)
  • Photocopy of the airline tickets
  • 1 Completed itinerary form (This form prints in ADOBE PDF format, on TDS letterhead and addressed to the "Consulate of the Russian Federation).
  • Double transit visa costs and additional $50.00
  • The transit visa is valid for 72 hours
Processing Instructions

    Please forward the completed requirements detailed above to:

    TRAVEL DOCUMENT SYSTEMS, INC.,
    641 Lexington Avenue, Suite 1435
    New York, NY 10022

    Processing time commences when all correct documents have been received by the Consulate. Your application will be checked and hand carried to the Russian Federation Consulate; normal processing time is approximately 10 business days.

Fees

  • TDS Service Fee:
  • $45.00 per Visa
    $90.00 Per Visa (Same Day Service)

  • Consular Fee: ( Single Entry Visa )
    $131.00 Per Visa - 7 Business Days
    $150.00 Per Visa - 3 Business Days
    $200.00 Per Visa - 48 hours issue
    $300.00 Per Visa - Same Day Service - By Appointment Only
  • Consular Fee: ( Double Entry Visa )
    $131.00 Per Visa - 7 Business Days
    $200.00 Per Visa - 3 Business Days
    $250.00 Per Visa - 48 hours issue
    $350.00 Per Visa - Same Day Service - By Appointment Only
  • Note: The processing times above are estimates only and may be extended by the Embassy without notice during busy periods. Effective January 14 2008, the base fee of $100.00 will increase to $131.00. Other fees (rush fees) are not affected at this time.


  • Include credit card authorization, a check or money order payable to "Travel Document Systems, Inc." for TDS Handling Fee, Embassy Consular Fee, and return FedEx.

  • Return Postage
    Continental USA Only -
    $23.00 FedEx (Next Business Day - up to 3 passports)
    $26.00 FedEx (Next Business Day - 4 or more passports)
    $39.00 FedEx (Saturday Delivery)
    Alaska, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, USVI -
    $39.00 FedEx Next Day Letter (No Saturday Delivery)

    Visa Notes

    • Travel Document Systems is a recommended visa service of the Consualte of the Russian Federation in New York..
    • The above visa requirements apply to the Russian Consualte in New York.
    • Special requirements exist for U.S. Official and Diplomatic Passport Holders



    Print Visa Application Form

    INFORMATION AND FEES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
    REVISED 07/2008


     
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