Russia
RUSSIA HAS RESUMED THE ISSUANCE OF VISAS AND U.S. CITIZENS ARE PERMITTED TO ENTER THE COUNTRY, HOWEVER, THERE MAY BE ISSUES RELATED TO THE SAFETY AND SECURITY OF AMERICANS DUE TO POLITICAL TENSIONS BETWEEN OUR TWO GOVERNMENTS. PLEASE CHECK THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE WEBSITE FOR THE LATEST TRAVEL ADVICE: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/RussianFederation.html
Russia is the largest country in the world and stretches across 11 time zones from Eastern Europe to the edge of Asia, just 55 miles from Alaska. Russia is a bucket list destination for many Americans because of the country’s rich history and culture. It is home to 29 UNESCO world heritage sites and countless museums, theaters, art galleries, cathedrals, parks, palaces and other historic landmarks. Due to its tradition of education and achievement, Russia is the home to many of the world’s greatest thinkers, artists, inventors and scientists. Russia is also a place of stunning natural beauty and serenity that contains many ecosystems still untouched by man.
Moscow is the capital of Russia and one of the great cities of the world—attracting millions of tourists each year to its many iconic landmarks such as Red Square, Saint Basil’s Cathedral, Kremlin and Bolshoi Theatre. Even the city’s subway system, Moscow Metro, is a sight to behold with its magnificent artwork and décor. Visitors to Russia’s second largest city, St. Petersburg, will be enchanted by the Hermitage Museum and summer palace of Peter the Great. Besides these cities, there is so much more including the Black Sea resort town of Sochi, Lake Baikal, Kamchatka Peninsula, Northern Lights near Murmansk and Sulak Canyon in Dagestan.
Why Choose Visa Supply?
Russia welcomes thousands of Americans and many other visitors from around the world to their magnificent country each year, but getting a visa is not such an easy task. Many people choose to hire a professional service company like Visa Supply to ensure their visa is secured without complication. The Russia visa application is quite detailed, and it must be filled out correctly or else it will get rejected by the consulate. We can help you avoid these common pitfalls by guiding you through the process from beginning to end.
Top 5 FAQ’s
1) Do You Need a Visa to Go to Russia?
Americans entering Russia for any purpose are required to have a visa and you must obtain this visa before leaving the United States. Cruise ship and ferry passengers may enter St. Petersburg or Vladivostok for a stay under 72 hours without a visa if they are accompanied by a tour operator licensed by Russian authorities, however, even under these circumstances Americans should still obtain a visa in case of a medical emergency or other unforeseen events.
2) How Long Does it Take to Get a Russian Visa?
The typical processing time for a Russian visa using a private service company such as Visa Supply is about 10 business days, however, when factoring in transit time it will more likely take about 3 weeks to get your visa.
3) How to Get a Russian Visa?
You can apply in person through the Russian government contractor (Russia Visa Centre USA) handling the administration of visas. More information can be found on their website: https://russia-visacentre.com/en/visa/usa/russia. We recommend using a private service company such as Visa Supply or one of the many other agencies in the U.S. to ensure that your visa application is submitted correctly. Visa applications submitted incorrectly will be rejected, resulting in the forfeiture of government fees and adding to the visa processing time.
4) Russian Visa Application
The Russian visa application is found on the government website here: https://visa.kdmid.ru
5) Russian Visa Cost
The fee paid to the Russia embassy is $160, however, there are additional fees paid to their contractor (Russia Visa Centre USA) and extra fees if you are using a service company like Visa Supply to handle the entire process for you. Visa Supply charges a total fee of $513 (this includes the embassy fee, fees to their contractor and our service fee) plus a $30 charge for return shipping of your passport by FedEx.
