Changes to Consular Fees
On 14 December 2016, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation has issued decree № 23359, which outlines the implementation of a uniform method in calculating the consular fee, which includes the actual expenses involved in the process of issuing a visa, incurred by the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The decree regulates the procedure for assessing the fee due from foreign nationals applying for a visa, as of the 28th of January, 2017 (The date on which the decree came into effect).
We ask that you acquaint yourself with the updated consular fees required to obtain a Russian visa, effective as of 28th January, 2017.
| Consular Fees Associated With Issuing Visas to US Citizens and Stateless Persons | |
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1. Single-Entry Visas |
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| 4-20 Business days | 90 |
| 3 Business days | 180 |
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2. Double-Entry Visas |
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| 4-20 Business days | 144 |
| 3 Business days | 288 |
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3. Multiple-Entry Visas |
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| 4-20 Business days | 270 |
| 3 Business days | 540 |
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4. Single-Entry Transit Visas |
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| 4-20 Business days | 90 |
| 3 Business days | 180 |
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5. Double-Entry Transit Visas |
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| 4-20 Business days | 144 |
| 3 Business days | 288 |
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6. Visas for Temporary Residency |
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| Irrespective of Processing Time | 90 |
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Visa Transfer or Replacement through a Consular Division or Diplomatic Missions of the Russian Federation, which initially issued the visa. |
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| Visa transfer or replacement at a Consular Division or Consular Section of a Diplomatic Mission of the Russian Federation, which initially issued the visa. | 36 |
