One (1) Passport Size Photo with a White Background.

Please send a copy of your round-trip airline tickets, or itinerary or e-ticket, or letter of confirmation from a travel agent. The itinerary must show the applicant’s name, date of arrival and departure from the country, and flight information. The Embassy does not recommend purchasing your ticket prior to a visa being issued.

TOURIST

1. Russia Online Visa Application Form, fully completed and signed, plus one copy. 
   Applications not filled in correctly may result in a delay of the processing time.
   
   Completing The Application Form Tips:
   -Select “Appointment Date” as the date you complete the application.(Today)
   -Select “Your Visa Appointment Location” as United States.
   -Select “Visa Issuing Office” as Washington DC.
   -As part of the visa application process you will be asked to create a Application ID and answer a Security Question, you MUST save the Application ID and Security Question as you will need it should you need to access your application again online to make any changes or corrections your online visa application.
   
   ****Please print and send the Application ID and Security Question Answer along with your completed and signed Russian visa application to PAVO****
   – Please be advised, in order to avoid any further processing delays, CHOOSE the nearest ILS office (at the end of the application form) you are applying in of
   ILS WASHINGTON
   ILS HOUSTON
   ILS SEATTLE
   ILS NEW YORK
   ILS SAN FRANCISCO
   in question “Visa Issuing Office” while filling up your Electronic Visa Application Form.
2. 
3. Non-U.S. citizens: Should submit a photocopy of your medical insurance card and also provide proof of legal status in the USA (Permanent Resident Card, or I-94 etc.,)
4. Confirmation, plus voucher, (referred to as “Visa Support”) of hotel arrangements from authorized Russian travel company, or directly from the Russian hotel, showing reference number and confirmation number for the visa. Remember that your visa will reflect the dates of stay specified in your visa support documents – hotel or travel agency confirmations. (we can provide you with voucher for a fee if you don’t have one)
5. Former citizens of Russia MUST submit a Certificate of Renunciation of Citizenship from the Russian Embassy.
   ** Former citizens of Soviet Republics MUST submit a copy of their old passport, even if they are no longer valid.

BUSINESS

1. Russia Online Visa Application Form, fully completed and signed, plus one copy. 
   Applications not filled in correctly may result in a delay of the processing time.
   
   Completing The Application Form Tips:
   -Select “Appointment Date” as the date you complete the application.(Today)
   -Select “Your Visa Appointment Location” as United States.
   -Select “Visa Issuing Office” as Washington DC.
2. -As part of the visa application process you will be asked to create an Application ID and answer a Security Question, you MUST save the Application ID and Security Question as you will need it should you need to access your application again online to make any changes or corrections your online visa application.
   ****Please print and send the Application ID and Security Question Answer along with your completed and signed Russian visa application to PAVO****
   – Please be advised, in order to avoid any further processing delays, CHOOSE the nearest ILS office (at the end of the application form) you are applying in of
   ILS WASHINGTON
   ILS HOUSTON
   ILS SEATTLE
   ILS NEW YORK
   ILS SAN FRANCISCO
   in question “Visa Issuing Office” while filling up your Electronic Visa Application Form.
   
3. If you are applying for a Multiple Entry Business Visa the ORIGINAL Letter of Invitation is required.
4. Non-U.S. citizens: Should submit a photocopy of your medical insurance card and also provide proof of legal status in the USA (Permanent Resident Card, or I-94 etc.,)
5. FOR STUDENT, TEACHER, OR EMPLOYMENT VISAS: A recent HIV Test result showing that you have tested negative is required. This may be a copy of either the actual lab results or a written letter (on letter head) from the doctor explaining that you have been tested.
6. Official invitation from an organization authorized to invite business visitors to Russia.The Invitation to Russia must be authorized by The Ministry of Interior or its local offices; or other authorized Russian Agencies. It must contain: official seal and legal address of the agency, signature, and name of official authorized to invite foreigners to Russia. (we can provide you with Invitation for a fee if you don’t have one)
7. FOR STUDENT, TEACHER, OR EMPLOYMENT VISAS: Applicant must submit an ORIGINAL official letter of invitation: – Issued through the school or university by the Educational Ministry of the Russian Government.
   – Or by the company of which you will be employed by the Russian Labor of the Foreign Ministry.
   – The letter of invitation must bear an official signed seal of the authorized Russian foreign agency/government.
   – Your visa will be issued according to the dates specified in your letter of invitation.
8. Former citizens of Russia MUST submit a Certificate of Renunciation of Citizenship from the Russian Embassy.
   ** Former citizens of Soviet Republics MUST submit a copy of their old passport, even if they are no longer valid.
9. Please Note: You may enter the Russian Federation only after five business days from the visa Issue Date. Your visa will have an Entry Date and Expiry Date. You may enter anytime on or after the entry date, but prior to the visa’s Expiry Date.

PRIVATE OR HOME STAY VISIT

1. Russia Online Visa Application Form, fully completed and signed, plus one copy.
   Applications not filled in correctly may result in a delay of the processing time.
   
   Completing The Application Form Tips:
   -Select “Appointment Date” as the date you complete the application.(Today)
   -Select “Your Visa Appointment Location” as United States.
   -Select “Visa Issuing Office” as Washington DC.
2. -As part of the visa application process you will be asked to create an Application ID and answer a Security Question, you MUST save the Application ID and Security Question as you will need it should you need to access your application again online to make any changes or corrections your online visa application.
   ****Please print and send the Application ID and Security Question Answer along with your completed and signed Russian visa application to PAVO****
   – Please be advised, in order to avoid any further processing delays, CHOOSE the nearest ILS office (at the end of the application form) you are applying in of
   ILS WASHINGTON
   ILS HOUSTON
   ILS SEATTLE
   ILS NEW YORK
   ILS SAN FRANCISCO
   in question “Visa Issuing Office” while filling up your Electronic Visa Application Form.
3. 
4. Non-U.S. citizens: Should submit a photocopy of your medical insurance card and also provide proof of legal status in the USA (Permanent Resident Card, or I-94 etc.,)
5. Visa entitlement certificate (IZVESHENIYE) from the local OVIR in Russia. Your host must obtain this certificate for you and send the original certificate to you.Your host will need to know all of the following:
   Your Full Name; Address;
   Nationality;
   Passport Number and Date of Birth;
   Your Date of Arrival/Departure in Russia.
6. Former citizens of Russia MUST submit a Certificate of Renunciation of Citizenship from the Russian Embassy.
   ** Former citizens of Soviet Republics MUST submit a copy of their old passport, even if they are no longer valid.

TRANSIT

1. Russia Online Visa Application Form, fully completed and signed, plus one copy.
   Applications not filled in correctly may result in a delay of the processing time.
   
   Completing The Application Form Tips:
   -Select “Appointment Date” as the date you complete the application.(Today)
   -Select “Your Visa Appointment Location” as United States.
   -Select “Visa Issuing Office” as Washington DC.
2. -As part of the visa application process you will be asked to create an Application ID and answer a Security Question, you MUST save the Application ID and Security Question as you will need it should you need to access your application again online to make any changes or corrections your online visa application.
   ****Please print and send the Application ID and Security Question Answer along with your completed and signed Russian visa application to PAVO****
   – Please be advised, in order to avoid any further processing delays, CHOOSE the nearest ILS office (at the end of the application form) you are applying in of
   ILS WASHINGTON
   ILS HOUSTON
   ILS SEATTLE
   ILS NEW YORK
   ILS SAN FRANCISCO
   in question “Visa Issuing Office” while filling up your Electronic Visa Application Form.
3. 
4. Transit visa is required if period of stay in Russia exceeds 24 hours or a traveler needs to change the airport. The Transit visa cannot be issued for longer than 72 hours
5. Visa for the destination must be already stamped in the passport.
6. Photocopy of the airline tickets
7. Former citizens of Russia MUST submit a Certificate of Renunciation of Citizenship from the Russian Embassy.
   ** Former citizens of Soviet Republics MUST submit a copy of their old passport, even if they are no longer valid.

OFFICIAL or DIPLOMATIC PASSPORT HOLDERS ONLY

1. Valid and signed U. S. Official or Diplomatic Passport (valid for at least 6 months past the end date of your stay in Russia; with at least one blank visa page)
2. Russia Online Visa Application Form, fully completed and signed, plus one copy.
   Applications not filled in correctly may result in a delay of the processing time.
   
   Completing The Application Form Tips:
   -Select “Appointment Date” as the date you complete the application.(Today)
   -Select “Your Visa Appointment Location” as United States.
   -Select “Visa Issuing Office” as Washington DC.
3. -As part of the visa application process you will be asked to create an Application ID and answer a Security Question, you MUST save the Application ID and Security Question as you will need it should you need to access your application again online to make any changes or corrections your online visa application.
   ****Please print and send the Application ID and Security Question Answer along with your completed and signed Russian visa application to PAVO****
   – Please be advised, in order to avoid any further processing delays, CHOOSE the nearest ILS office (at the end of the application form) you are applying in of
   ILS WASHINGTON
   ILS HOUSTON
   ILS SEATTLE
   ILS NEW YORK
   ILS SAN FRANCISCO
   in question “Visa Issuing Office” while filling up your Electronic Visa Application Form.
4. 
5. Official invitation from an organization authorized to invite business visitors to Russia.The Invitation to Russia must be authorized by The Ministry of Interior or its local offices; or other authorized Russian Agencies. It must contain: official seal and legal address of the agency, signature, and name of official authorized to invite foreigners to Russia.
6. Visa Cover Letter from U.S. Department of State
7. Letter from sending department or agency addressed to:
   “Embassy of (the country you are planning to visit),
   Visa Section, Washington D.C.”

The letter must explain all of the following:
Applicant’s position and title
The purpose of the trip
Dates of the intended visit
Contact person in the country you are planning to visit

If you have been issued a visa prior to this application, you must include a copy of your most recent visa.

Online Visa Application Form, fully completed and signed.

Please Note: The application must be printed on TWO sheets of paper, the Embassy/Consulate will NOT except applications on a single sheet printed back to back.

– As part of the visa application process you will be asked to create a Application ID and answer a Security Question, you MUST save the Application ID and Security Question as you will need it should you need to access your application again online to make any changes or corrections your online visa application.

Please print and send the Application ID and Security Question Answer along with your completed and signed Russian visa application to PAVO.