Homestay Visas
(Private Visas)
The following documents should be submitted
in order to obtain a private visa:
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1.
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A
completed visa application form
(one per person) available at the Consulate or
visa
services.
Visa Application for US citizens
Visa Application for non-US citizens
Application Form
Requirements |
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A valid passport which should have at least
two clear visa pages.
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3.
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One
passport-size photo
of the applicant which should be stapled to the marked space of the application form.
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4.
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Original
letter of invitation.
Your relatives or friends (Russian citizens) should
provide you with an official letter of invitation bearing
your personal data and registered with a local office of the
Russian Interior Ministry.
If you
wish to visit your friends or relatives (foreign citizens)
currently working or studying in Russia they should obtain
an official letter of invitation from the Russian hosting
organization (see business visa instructions).
Please note! If for some reason you
would like to obtain a double-entry private visa (even if
having your official invitation issued as a single-entry)
you should submit a more detailed cover letter showing such
a necessity.
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5.
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If applying by mail.
The Consular Division no longer
accepts mailed applications. Applicants unable to be present
in person are referred to the following visa agencies:
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6.
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A money order or cashier’s check
payable to the Russian Embassy for visa processing. Please,
note that we do not accept cash or any other checks. The visa
processing fees are:
For single entry visas are:
$131 for
4-20 business days processing;
$250 for 3 business days processing;
For double entry
visas are:
$131 for
4-20 business days processing;
$250 for 3 business days processing;
Visa processing
fee is not refundable
Please, note,
that drop off day is not counted as business day!
ATTENTION FOR EU CITIZENS
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
VISA AGREEMENT SIGNED BY THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION AND THE
EUROPEAN UNIION CITIZENS OF ALL EU COUNTRIES EXCEPT DENMARK,
IRELAND AND GREAT BRITAIN ARE WELCOME TO SUBMIT THE
FOLLOWING FEES FOR PROCESSING OF ALL TYPES OF VISAS TO
RUSSIA
6-10 BUSINESS DAYS - 50
USD
1-3 BUSINESS DAYS - 100
USD
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You can download and
print out an application for an entry visa right now as an Microsoft
Winword document.
When having
received
your visa please check it for mistakes (passport
number, date of birth, validity) and, if necessary, return it to the
Consulate for corrections.
The Consulate will not be responsible for any mistakes in the visas,
which were not brought to our attention prior to your departure from
the USA.
Please, note that visas cannot be changed or extended. If your
travel plans changed after the visa issuance you have to reapply for
a new one.
Any visa applicant may be interviewed by a consular officer
if necessary.
Processing time,
requirements and fees are subject to change
without notice.
If
you need more information please call us at (202)939-8907,8918, 8913
and 8911
Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. till 12.30 .p.m. and from 2.30. p.m. till 6
p.m.
Visa applications are accepted
Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. till 12.15 p.m. ONLY |
