Russian Visas
This page is for ordering visa support and/or processing. Before you decide on which visa to apply for, please see our Russian Visas 101 page for specific nuances and legal issues concerning each type. This will especially affect those hoping to stay in private apartments (including AirBnB accommodations).
Order Options
- Voucher/Invitation only means we obtain the official invitation/support document for you and you are responsible for applying for the visa yourself including paying the consulate fees, etc.
- Full Processing includes the official invitation/support document, as well as all consulate and visa processing fees, FedEx return of your passport and visa, and comprehensive support from SRAS as we guide you through the process. The only additional expense you will have is shipping your materials for visa processing (~$35 if you follow our recommendation to FedEx your materials overnight).
Visa Types
Tourist Visa - Full Processing
Timing: Standard processing is 9-10 business days plus shipping.
What you need: Passport (valid at least 6 months after the end date of the visa), one passport photo
Entry Options: Single-, double-, or multi-entry.
Costs:
- Single-entry – $430
- Double-entry – $430
- 3-yr multi-entry (US Citizens only): – $430
Includes consular and local agency fees as well as Fedex return delivery (weekday delivery, continental US).
Tourist Visa - Voucher Only
Timing: Your voucher will be ready 24-48 hours after submitting application and payment, often faster.
What you need: Passport valid at least 6 months after the end date of the visa
Options: This voucher can be valid for up to 30 days. Unless you specify precise dates, it will be issued based on the entry date for a 30-day period. It can be single or double entry (same cost). This voucher also serves as the basis for requesting a 3-yr multi-entry visa (US citizens only).
Important!! The voucher is only the first step in the visa process. If you do NOT have prior experience with Russian visas, we recommend selecting the Full Processing option above as with the Voucher Only option our involvement extends only to delivering the voucher and not to application review or other consultation through the entire visa process. Consult the website of the Russian Consulate and/or the agency authorized to accept applications for instructions.
Cost: $30
Humanitarian and Business Visas – Full Processing
Options:
- Single- or double- entry, 90-day humanitarian or business visas
- One-year multi-entry humanitarian or business visa*
- 3-yr multi-entry business visas (US citizens only)
* One-year multi-entry visas are restricted in that you may only be in country 90 out of any 180-day period.
Timing:
- Single-, double-, and one-year multi-entry visas: visa will be ready approximately 25-26 business days after submitting application and payment. IMPORTANT: the Russian visa authorities will only begin processing invitations that have an entry date that is 45 days away. If your intended entry date is more than 45 days away, it will get put ‘on hold’ until exactly 45 days from the entry. Since processing the invitation takes around 25 business days, we always recommend selecting a slightly earlier entry than what you actually intend in order to allow sufficient time for invitation processing (~25 business days) and Consulate processing, which is 9-10 business days with no option for expedited or rush processing currently.
- 3-yr multi-entry business visas: visa support will be read in 12-15 business days after submitting application and payment.
What you need: Passport valid at least 6 months after the end date of the visa
Options: There are expedited options available at additional cost. These generally save a few days only, but sometimes that is what is needed. If you are on a tight schedule, contact us about options and costs.
Costs:
- Single entry, 90-day – $530
- Double-entry, 90-day – $530
- One-year multi-entry – $590
- 3-yr multi-entry (US Citizens only, business visas only): – $710
Includes consular and local agency fees as well as Fedex return delivery (weekday delivery, continental US).
Humanitarian and Business Visa - Invitation Only
Options:
- Single or double 90-day humanitarian or business visas
- One-year multi-entry humanitarian or business visa*
- 3-yr multi-entry business visas (US citizens only)
Timing:
- Single, double, and one-year multi-entry visas: visa support will be ready 25-26 business days after submitting application and payment. IMPORTANT: the Russian visa authorities will only begin processing invitations that have an entry date that is 45 days away. If your intended entry date is more than 45 days away, it will get put ‘on hold’ until exactly 45 days from the entry. Since processing the invitation takes around 25 business days, we always recommend selecting a slightly earlier entry than what you actually intend in order to allow sufficient time for invitation processing (~25 business day) and Consulate processing, which is 9-10 business days with no option for expedited or rush processing currently.
- 3-yr multi-entry business visas: visa support will be read in 2-3 business days after submitting application and payment.
What you need: Passport valid at least 6 months after end date of visa
Options: There are expedited options available at additional cost. These generally save a few days only, but sometimes that is what is needed. If you are on a tight schedule, contact us about options and costs.
Costs:
- Single or double entry, 90-day – $135
- One-year multi-entry: $185
- 3-yr multi-entry (US Citizens only): – $310
*At present we cannot supply visa support for the 3-yr multi-entry humanitarian visa, only the 3-yr multi-entry business visa.