Visa Center in Washington

 Visa Center in Washington

Requirements for a Single, or Multi-entry Work visa:

1. An Original Official Invitation, issued by the Federal Migration Service of the Russian Federation;
   
   
2. An original, signed passport with at least 2 blank pages marked “Visas”, that is valid for at least 18 months after the visa start date;
   
   
3. A printed visa application filled out at visa.kdmid.ru, signed by the applicant;
   
   
   • 3.1 The very first question on the electronic application site asking “Country (select the country where you will be applying for your visa)”
     Be sure that you select “UNITED STATES” ;
     
     
   • 3.2 You must choose the Visa Center where you will be dropping off your documents.
     
     
4. One standard, passport-style photograph 3.5cm x 4.5cm, (colloquially known as 2" by 2" in the US; done no longer than 6 months before applying is required), with a light background, a clear view of the face, without dark glasses, or head coverings (except for persons whose religious or national traditions require it, in which case the photograph must match the passport photo);
   
   
5. HIV Test Certificate done no longer than 90 days before applying is required(HIV test must be conducted via a blood sample);
   
   
6. Payment must be in the form of a Money Order or a Cashier's Check (Bank Check) made payable to Invisa Logistic Services, LLC. If applying in person, payment by cash is also accepted. 

For our mail service - click here

EU (European Union) Citizens are required to provide a copy of their health insurance policy card, along with their policy documents that is valid in the Russian Federation for the visa period, except for countries covered by bilateral agreements. If you are not EU citizens, then please ask visa center operators whether you require medical insurance. Your policy must include information about clinics covered in Russia.

Citizens of the Ireland and Iran are required to furnish proof of medical insurance that is valid for their entire visa period in the Russian Federation.

US CITIZENS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO HAVE HEALTH INSURANCE IN ORDER TO APPLY FOR A VISA. 

NON-US CITIZENS must provide a copy of their legal status in the US:

1. Green Card; or
2. Long-term US Visa, tourist visas not accepted.
   
   US citizens with a second passport must apply for a visa using only their US passport; invitations must be filled out according to the US passport.

Take Note! The Russian Consulate has the right to ask for additional documentation in order to process your visa application, ask you to come in for an interview, or extend the visa processing time of your application.

Attention! If you are not a citizen of the United States, you must provide the following in addition to your documents:

1. Permission for uninterrupted stay in the United States for more than 90 days for citizens of the following countries: Albania, Bahrein, Venezuela, Haiti, Egypt, Ireland, Lesotho, Libya, Macedonia, Male, Mexico, New Zealand, United Arab Emirates, Oman, South Korea, Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom and North Ireland, Sierra-Leone, Equatorial Guinea, South Africa, and Japan.
   In accordance with national laws, documentary evidence allowing uninterrupted stay in United States for more than 90 days may be a Student or Work visa, work permit, permanent residency (Green Card).
2. Permanent residency status in United States or a similar document for citizens of the following countries: Algeria, Angola, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Georgia, India, Iraq, Iran, China, DPRK, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Rwanda, Syria, Somalia, Chad, Sri-Lanka, Ethiopia.

Additional Requirements for Work Visas:

1. Customer Agreement (between applicant and Invisa on services rendered) (a template may be found here);
   Please note that the «ID number» - is the number of your passport or driver’s license.
   
   
2. Notarized non-objection letter (if you applying on behalf of another person) (a template may be found here);
   
   
3. Letter from company/organization (If a company/organization representative is submitting documents on behalf of their employees) (a template may be found here).
   
   
4. When applying for a visa for children under 18:
   1. copy of birth certificate
   2. copies of both parents' US passports or copies of a foreign passport and a Green Card (or a long-term non-tourist American visa).
   3. in the case of a surname change, a document confirming the surname change; 

For former citizens of the USSR:

When applying for a visa it is necessary to provide documentation that you no longer possess Russian citizenship, such as:

• Copy of USSR passport with a stamp stating you left for “permanent residence abroad”, dated prior to February 6, 1992;
• Or a copy of a “Visa to Israel” issued prior to February 6, 1992;
• Or a copy of a Certificate of Naturalization issued prior to 1996;
• Or a document confirming the renunciation of your Russian citizenship;
• Or a copy of the main pages of a passport of a former USSR state, issued after February 1992;
• Or a written statement of explanation, in the case that you have no documentation (at discretion of the Consulate).

In accordance with Russian law, visas can not be issued to Russian citizens with expired passports. We remind you that in accordance to Article 12 of Russian Law “On citizenship of the Russian Federation”, children born to two parents who are Russian citizens, automatically gain Russian citizenship, regardless of the place of birth. In this case visas are not issued, and they must apply for Russian citizenship, or have their information written into the passport of one of their parents, or obtain a Russian passport.

Australian citizens must provide a detailed autobiography either in Russian.

If applying for a minor, please provide a copy of their Birth Certificate, in which it is evident that at least of the parents is not a citizen of the Russian Federation.

Visa Center in New York

 Visa Center in New York

Requirements for a Single, or Multi-entry Work visa:

1. An Original Official Invitation, issued by the Federal Migration Service of the Russian Federation;
   
   
2. An original, signed passport with at least 2 blank pages marked “Visas”, that is valid for at least 18 months after the visa start date;
   
   
3. A printed visa application filled out at visa.kdmid.ru, signed by the applicant;
   
   
   • 3.1 The very first question on the electronic application site asking “Country (select the country where you will be applying for your visa)”
     Be sure that you select “UNITED STATES” ;
     
     
   • 3.2 You must choose the Visa Center where you will be dropping off your documents.
     
     
4. One standard, passport-style photograph 3.5cm x 4.5cm, (colloquially known as 2" by 2" in the US ; done no longer than 6 months before applying is required), with a light background, a clear view of the face, without dark glasses, or head coverings (except for persons whose religious or national traditions require it, in which case the photograph must match the passport photo);
   
   
5. HIV Test Certificate done no longer than 90 days before applying is required(HIV test must be conducted via a blood sample);
   
   
6. Payment must be in the form of a Money Order or a Cashier's Check (Bank Check) made payable to Invisa Logistic Services, LLC. If applying in person, payment by cash is also accepted. 

For our mail service - click here

EU (European Union ) Citizens are required to provide a copy of their health insurance policy card, along with their policy documents that is valid in the Russian Federation for the visa period, except for countries covered by bilateral agreements. If you are not EU citizens, then please ask visa center operators whether you require medical insurance. Your policy must include information about clinics covered in Russia.

Citizens of the Ireland and Iran are required to furnish proof of medical insurance that is valid for their entire visa period in the Russian Federation.

US CITIZENS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO HAVE HEALTH INSURANCE IN ORDER TO APPLY FOR A VISA. 

NON-US CITIZENS must provide a copy of their legal status in the US:

1. Green Card; or
2. Long-term US Visa, tourist visas not accepted.
   
   US citizens with a second passport must apply for a visa using only their US passport; invitations must be filled out according to the US passport.

Take Note! The Russian Consulate has the right to ask for additional documentation in order to process your visa application, ask you to come in for an interview, or extend the visa processing time of your application.

Attention! If you are not a citizen of the United States, you must provide the following in addition to your documents:

1. Permission for uninterrupted stay in the United States for more than 90 days for citizens of the following countries: Albania, Bahrein, Venezuela, Haiti, Egypt, Ireland, Lesotho, Libya, Macedonia, Male, Mexico, New Zealand, United Arab Emirates, Oman, South Korea, Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom and North Ireland, Sierra-Leone, Equatorial Guinea, South Africa, and Japan.
   In accordance with national laws, documentary evidence allowing uninterrupted stay in United States for more than 90 days may be a Student or Work visa, work permit, permanent residency (Green Card).
2. Permanent residency status in United States or a similar document for citizens of the following countries: Algeria, Angola, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Georgia, India, Iraq, Iran, China, DPRK, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Rwanda, Syria, Somalia, Chad, Sri-Lanka, Ethiopia.

Additional Requirements for Work Visas:

1. Customer Agreement (between applicant and Invisa on services rendered) (a template may be found here);
   Please note that the «ID number» - is the number of your passport or driver’s license.
   
   
2. Notarized non-objection letter (if you applying on behalf of another person) (a template may be found here);
   
   
3. Letter from company/organization (If a company/organization representative is submitting documents on behalf of their employees) (a template may be found here).
   
   
4. When applying for a visa for children under 18:
   1. copy of birth certificate
   2. copies of both parents' US passports or copies of a foreign passport and a Green Card (or a long-term non-tourist American visa).
   3. in the case of a surname change, a document confirming the surname change; 

For former citizens of the USSR:

When applying for a visa it is necessary to provide documentation that you no longer possess Russian citizenship, such as:

• Copy of USSR passport with a stamp stating you left for “permanent residence abroad”, dated prior to February 6, 1992;
• Or a copy of a “Visa to Israel” issued prior to February 6, 1992;
• Or a copy of a Certificate of Naturalization issued prior to 1996;
• Or a document confirming the renunciation of your Russian citizenship;
• Or a copy of the main pages of a passport of a former USSR state, issued after February 1992;
• Or a written statement of explanation, in the case that you have no documentation (at discretion of the Consulate).

In accordance with Russian law, visas can not be issued to Russian citizens with expired passports. We remind you that in accordance to Article 12 of Russian Law “On citizenship of the Russian Federation”, children born to two parents who are Russian citizens, automatically gain Russian citizenship, regardless of the place of birth. In this case visas are not issued, and they must apply for Russian citizenship, or have their information written into the passport of one of their parents, or obtain a Russian passport.

Australian citizens must provide a detailed autobiography either in Russian.

If applying for a minor, please provide a copy of their Birth Certificate, in which it is evident that at least of the parents is not a citizen of the Russian Federation.

Visa Center in San Francisco

 Visa Center in San Francisco

Requirements for a Single, or Multi-entry Work visa:

1. An Original Official Invitation, issued by the Federal Migration Service of the Russian Federation;
   
   
2. An original, signed passport with at least 2 blank pages marked “Visas”, that is valid for at least 18 months after the visa start date;
   
   
3. A printed visa application filled out at visa.kdmid.ru, signed by the applicant;
   
   
   • 3.1 The very first question on the electronic application site asking “Country (select the country where you will be applying for your visa)”
     Be sure that you select “UNITED STATES” ;
     
     
   • 3.2 You must choose the Visa Center where you will be dropping off your documents. (When applying at our office in San Francisco, please choose Visa Center New York).
     
     
4. One standard, passport-style photograph 3.5cm x 4.5cm, (colloquially known as 2" by 2" in the US ; done no longer than 6 months before applying is required), with a light background, a clear view of the face, without dark glasses, or head coverings (except for persons whose religious or national traditions require it, in which case the photograph must match the passport photo);
   
   
5. HIV Test Certificate done no longer than 90 days before applying is required(HIV test must be conducted via a blood sample);
   
   
6. Payment must be in the form of a Money Order or a Cashier's Check (Bank Check) made payable to Invisa Logistic Services, LLC. If applying in person, payment by cash is also accepted. 

For our mail service - click here

EU (European Union) Citizens are required to provide a copy of their health insurance policy card, along with their policy documents that is valid in the Russian Federation for the visa period, except for countries covered by bilateral agreements. If you are not EU citizens, then please ask visa center operators whether you require medical insurance. Your policy must include information about clinics covered in Russia.

Citizens of the Ireland and Iran are required to furnish proof of medical insurance that is valid for their entire visa period in the Russian Federation.

US CITIZENS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO HAVE HEALTH INSURANCE IN ORDER TO APPLY FOR A VISA. 

NON-US CITIZENS must provide a copy of their legal status in the US:

1. Green Card; or
2. Long-term US Visa, tourist visas not accepted.
   
   US citizens with a second passport must apply for a visa using only their US passport; invitations must be filled out according to the US passport.

Take Note! The Russian Consulate has the right to ask for additional documentation in order to process your visa application, ask you to come in for an interview, or extend the visa processing time of your application.

Attention! If you are not a citizen of the United States, you must provide the following in addition to your documents:

1. Permission for uninterrupted stay in the United States for more than 90 days for citizens of the following countries: Albania, Bahrein, Venezuela, Haiti, Egypt, Ireland, Lesotho, Libya, Macedonia, Male, Mexico, New Zealand, United Arab Emirates, Oman, South Korea, Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom and North Ireland, Sierra-Leone, Equatorial Guinea, South Africa, and Japan.
   In accordance with national laws, documentary evidence allowing uninterrupted stay in United States for more than 90 days may be a Student or Work visa, work permit, permanent residency (Green Card).
2. Permanent residency status in United States or a similar document for citizens of the following countries: Algeria, Angola, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Georgia, India, Iraq, Iran, China, DPRK, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Rwanda, Syria, Somalia, Chad, Sri-Lanka, Ethiopia.

Additional Requirements for Work Visas:

Work visa applications can only be submitted in person.

For non-US citizens, work permits can provide their legal US status. 

1. Customer Agreement (between applicant and Invisa on services rendered) (a template may be found here);
   Please note that the «ID number» - is the number of your passport or driver’s license.
   
   
2. Notarized non-objection letter (if you applying on behalf of another person) (a template may be found here);
   
   
3. Letter from company/organization (If a company/organization representative is submitting documents on behalf of their employees) (a template may be found here).
   
   
4. When applying for a visa for children under 18:
   1. copy of birth certificate
   2. copies of both parents' US passports or copies of a foreign passport and a Green Card (or a long-term non-tourist American visa).
   3. in the case of a surname change, a document confirming the surname change;

For former citizens of the USSR:

When applying for a visa it is necessary to provide documentation that you no longer possess Russian citizenship, such as:

• Copy of USSR passport with a stamp stating you left for “permanent residence abroad”, dated prior to February 6, 1992;
• Or a copy of a “Visa to Israel” issued prior to February 6, 1992;
• Or a copy of a Certificate of Naturalization issued prior to 1996;
• Or a document confirming the renunciation of your Russian citizenship;
• Or a copy of the main pages of a passport of a former USSR state, issued after February 1992;
• Or a written statement of explanation, in the case that you have no documentation (at discretion of the Consulate).

In accordance with Russian law, visas can not be issued to Russian citizens with expired passports. We remind you that in accordance to Article 12 of Russian Law “On citizenship of the Russian Federation”, children born to two parents who are Russian citizens, automatically gain Russian citizenship, regardless of the place of birth. In this case visas are not issued, and they must apply for Russian citizenship, or have their information written into the passport of one of their parents, or obtain a Russian passport.

Australian citizens must provide a detailed autobiography either in Russian.

If applying for a minor, please provide a copy of their Birth Certificate, in which it is evident that at least of the parents is not a citizen of the Russian Federation.

Visa Center in Houston

 Visa Center in Houston

Requirements for a Single, or Multi-entry Work visa:

1. An Original Official Invitation, issued by the Federal Migration Service of the Russian Federation;
   
   
2. An original, signed passport with at least 2 blank pages marked “Visas”, that is valid for at least 18 months after the visa start date and a copy of it’s vital page;
   
   
3. A printed visa application filled out at visa.kdmid.ru, signed by the applicant;
   
   
   • 3.1 The very first question on the electronic application site asking “Country (select the country where you will be applying for your visa)”
     Be sure that you select “UNITED STATES” ;
     
     
   • 3.2 You must choose the Visa Center where you will be dropping off your documents.
     
     
4. One standard, passport-style photograph 3.5cm x 4.5cm, (colloquially known as 2" by 2" in the US; done no longer than 6 months before applying is required), with a light background, a clear view of the face, without dark glasses, or head coverings (except for persons whose religious or national traditions require it, in which case the photograph must match the passport photo);
   
   
5. HIV Test Certificate done no longer than 90 days before applying is required(HIV test must be conducted via a blood sample);
   
   
6. Payment must be in the form of a Money Order or a Cashier's Check (Bank Check) made payable to Invisa Logistic Services, LLC. If applying in person, payment by cash is also accepted. 

For our mail service - click here

EU (European Union) Citizens are required to provide a copy of their health insurance policy card, along with their policy documents that is valid in the Russian Federation for the visa period, except for countries covered by bilateral agreements. If you are not EU citizens, then please ask visa center operators whether you require medical insurance. Your policy must include information about clinics covered in Russia.

Citizens of the Ireland and Iran are required to furnish proof of medical insurance that is valid for their entire visa period in the Russian Federation.

US CITIZENS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO HAVE HEALTH INSURANCE IN ORDER TO APPLY FOR A VISA. 

NON-US CITIZENS must provide a copy of their legal status in the US:

1. Green Card; or
2. Long-term US Visa, tourist visas not accepted.
   
   US citizens with a second passport must apply for a visa using only their US passport; invitations must be filled out according to the US passport.

Take Note! The Russian Consulate has the right to ask for additional documentation in order to process your visa application, ask you to come in for an interview, or extend the visa processing time of your application.

Attention! If you are not a citizen of the United States, you must provide the following in addition to your documents:

1. Permission for uninterrupted stay in the United States for more than 90 days for citizens of the following countries: Albania, Bahrein, Venezuela, Haiti, Egypt, Ireland, Lesotho, Libya, Macedonia, Male, Mexico, New Zealand, United Arab Emirates, Oman, South Korea, Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom and North Ireland, Sierra-Leone, Equatorial Guinea, South Africa, and Japan.
   In accordance with national laws, documentary evidence allowing uninterrupted stay in United States for more than 90 days may be a Student or Work visa, work permit, permanent residency (Green Card).
2. Permanent residency status in United States or a similar document for citizens of the following countries: Algeria, Angola, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Georgia, India, Iraq, Iran, China, DPRK, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Rwanda, Syria, Somalia, Chad, Sri-Lanka, Ethiopia. 

Additional Requirements for Work Visas:

For non-US citizens, work permits can provide their legal US status.

1. Customer Agreement (between applicant and Invisa on services rendered) (a template may be found here);
   Please note that the «ID number» - is the number of your passport or driver’s license.
   
   
2. Notarized non-objection letter (if you applying on behalf of another person) (a template may be found here);
   
   
3. Letter from company/organization (If a company/organization representative is submitting documents on behalf of their employees) (a template may be found here).
   
   
4. When applying for a visa for children under 18:
   1. copy of birth certificate
   2. copies of both parents' US passports or copies of a foreign passport and a Green Card (or a long-term non-tourist American visa).
   3. in the case of a surname change, a document confirming the surname change; 

For former citizens of the USSR:

When applying for a visa it is necessary to provide documentation that you no longer possess Russian citizenship, such as:

• Copy of USSR passport with a stamp stating you left for “permanent residence abroad”, dated prior to February 6, 1992;
• Or a copy of a “Visa to Israel” issued prior to February 6, 1992;
• Or a copy of a Certificate of Naturalization issued prior to 1996;
• Or a document confirming the renunciation of your Russian citizenship;
• Or a copy of the main pages of a passport of a former USSR state, issued after February 1992;
• Or a written statement of explanation, in the case that you have no documentation (at discretion of the Consulate).

In accordance with Russian law, visas can not be issued to Russian citizens with expired passports. We remind you that in accordance to Article 12 of Russian Law “On citizenship of the Russian Federation”, children born to two parents who are Russian citizens, automatically gain Russian citizenship, regardless of the place of birth. In this case visas are not issued, and they must apply for Russian citizenship, or have their information written into the passport of one of their parents, or obtain a Russian passport.

Australian citizens must provide a detailed autobiography either in Russian.

If applying for a minor, please provide a copy of their Birth Certificate, in which it is evident that at least of the parents is not a citizen of the Russian Federation.

Rates and terms

Walk-in Fee

Consulate Fees are applicable to US citizens only

Payment is accepted in the form of a Money Order or Cashier's Check made payable to «Invisa Logistic Services, LLC», for those applying in person, cash is also accepted.

Please Note!

* For information regarding Same-Day Express delivery of your documents to the Consulate, click here

** Additional information on documents required when applying by mail maybe found in Mail Service

Please Note!

Due to the closing of the San Francisco Consulate, when applying in person at our Visa Center in San Francisco, there will be an additional fee of $45 for the documents to be processed through our offices in New York, Houston, and Washington.

Please Note!

Additional mailing fee for Alaska and Hawai'i + $10

Additional mailing fee for Saturday Delivery + $20

Additional fee for international shipping + $45

Non-US citizens or stateless persons must contact a Call Center Agent to ascertain the Consulate Fee.

Consular fees and processing times for foreign nationals and stateless persons are determined by the Consulates of the Russian Federation.

Please Note!

In the case of outright denial of your application by the Russian Consulate, the Consular Fee and the Processing Fee's are non-refundable.

Fill in the visa application form

To fill in the questionnaire, please follow this link visa.kdmid.ru

Service for completing the electronic visa application form

Russian Visa Application Center offers additional service for completing the electronic visa application form when submitting documents to the Visa Center, or correction on behalf of the applicant (authorized representative) of the mistakes made on the application form.

Visa application form is filled on the basis of documents and information submitted by the applicant, and is signed by the applicant personally.

Our Visa Centers can complete ($60) a visa application and make corrections ($30) on your behalf. Please ask the Operator of the Russian Visa Application Center about this service, when you apply for a visa.

Services

Dear Applicants!

The Russian Visa Center offers its clients the following additional services:

	Completing the Visa Application;
	Copying and Printing Services;
	Passport photos;
	Applying for a visa by mail;
	Document translation;
	Status updates via text messaging;
	Same day express delivery to Consulate;