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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
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ORIGINAL Passport, signed, (valid for further 6 months) required
to be submitted, PLUS a photocopy
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Legible
photocopy of the page with the visa for the country you are
going to/from
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Photocopy
of the airline tickets
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1 Completed
itinerary form (This form prints in ADOBE PDF format,
on TDS letterhead and addressed to the "Consulate of the Russian
Federation).
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Double
transit visa costs and additional $50.00
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The
transit visa is valid for 72 hours
Processing
Instructions
Please
forward the completed requirements detailed above to:
TRAVEL DOCUMENT SYSTEMS, INC.,
100 Fifth Avenue, Suite 902
New York, NY 10011
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 4 to 20
days.
Fees
- TDS Service Fee:
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$50.00 Visa Issued in 4 to 20 Days
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$75.00 Visa Issued in 3 to 4 Business Days
- Embassy/Consular Fee: ( Single Entry Visa )
- $131.00 Per Visa - 4 to 20 Days
- $250.00 Per Visa - 3 to 4 Business Days
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- Embassy/Consular Fee: ( Double Entry Visa )
- $131.00 Per Visa - 4 to 20 Days
- $250.00 Per Visa - 3 to 4 Business Days
Note: The processing times above are estimates only and may be extended by the Embassy without notice during busy periods.
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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)
Review Application form for Common Problems:
- Question 1-7 must be answered by all applicants
- Question 8 is to be answered if you knowwhat kind of visa you're requesting
- Question 12 is to be answered if you've already visited Russia
- Question 15 is to be answered if you have Medical Insurance valid in Russia. You should put the policy number and insurance company name.
- Question 16 is to be answered if you are traveling with children included in your passport. A child having their own passport must apply for a visa separately.
- Question 18-21 must be answered by all applicants
Visa
Notes
- Travel
Document Systems is a recommended visa service of the
Consualte of the Russian Federation in New York..
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The above visa requirements apply to the Russian Consualte
in New York.
- Special
requirements exist for U.S. Official
and Diplomatic Passport Holders
INFORMATION AND FEES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
REVISED 07/2009
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