There are three steps that you must take to receive and maintain a Russian visa:

• Order a visa invitation.
• Apply for your visa.
• Register your visa after you arrive.

To begin the visa process – Tourist or Business – you must order a formal invitation letter, issued by either an authorized Russian agency or an official Russian ministry. After receipt of the invitation, you must submit it along with the visa application, photo, other required paperwork, and any fees due to the nearest Embassy/Consulate of the Russian Federation.

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NOTE: ALL RUSH REQUESTS FOR A TOURIST VISA ARE SUBJECT TO A $20 SURCHARGE.

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NOTE: For a 1-year multi-entry visa invitation, you must allow adequate time for processing, which takes up to 22 business days. In addition, for some Consulates, you must have an original visa invitation letter, which will add an extra 7-10 days for mail delivery service to the processing time.

Processing begins immediately after receipt of payment and the completed SUPPORT APPLICATION FORM. Simply fill out the form and either mail the fees to our American office or make a payment via bank wire transfer.

Once you receive your visa invitation and voucher, you’ll be ready to apply for your visa to enter the Russian Federation. We suggest that you telephone the appropriate Embassy or Consulate of the Russian Federation to determine exactly what will be required for issuance of the desired visa.

Moscow STAR will process Visa Support applications from the following countries. Links to Russian Embassies/Consulates are listed below or click HERE for a list of Russian Embassies/Consulates worldwide.

RUSSIAN EMBASSY, USA

RUSSIAN EMBASSY, CANADA

RUSSIAN EMBASSY, UK

RUSSIAN EMBASSY, JAPAN

RUSSIAN EMBASSY, GERMANY


You should confirm the exact requirements, but the following is a typical list of information that’s required for a Russian visa:

A. Your invitation and/or voucher (Most Russian Consulates in Western countries accept fax copies for tourist visas, but an original copy may be required for a business visa.)

B. A completed VISA APPLICATION (US Citizens)

                          VISA APPLICATION (non US Citizen) PDF

Contact us if you need any assistance with your application.

C. An original Passport with expiration date at least 6 months beyond the end of visa start and finish dates

D. Consular visa processing fee usually payable by cashier's check or money order 

E. One passport photo

F. Depending on the Russian Consulate, an AIDS test may be required if your planned stay is more than three months.

G. A simple COVER LETTER

H. A PREPAID return self-addressed envelope from an approved delivery service, i.e. FedEx

After you arrive in the Russian Federation, you must register your visa within a set time period as specified by law. The registration results in an official stamp on your Russian immigration card which is provided upon entry into Russia and is surrendered when you leave. This is an important step in the process for the Russian authorities, and failure to register your visa could result in fines or other penalties.

There are three ways to register your visa:

• Guests at larger hotels will have their visas registered during check in, but only for the exact number of days you actually pay for in the hotel.
• Long-term visitors must work directly with their landlord to register with the local police department (OVIR).
• Visitors staying in smaller hotels or private apartments must register through other channels. The current cost in Moscow ranges from $45-$150.  For guests of Moscow STAR, the current cost is $55 and you won't even need to leave your flat, as our staff will do everything for you.

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