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Business Visa or Invited Guest Visa

  • ORIGINAL Passport, signed, (valid for further 6 months) required to be submitted, PLUS a photocopy
  • 1 Visa Application Form, completed and signed.

Application Form (for US citizens)
Application Form (for NON-US citizens)



  • Completed Cover Page and Credit Card Authorization forms (print from your Browser)

  • For stay exceeding 3 months, or multi entry visa, a HIV test required


  • 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.,)


  • Official invitation from an organization authorized to invite business visitors to Russia.


  • Completed itinerary form (This form prints together with the visa application, on TDS letterhead and addressed to the "Embassy of the Russian Federation)


  • Business Invitation:All applicants for Russian Business visas must obtain an invitation recognized by the Russian government. If you are unable to secure an invitation, TDS can assist you with this process, please print and complete the following Invitation Order Form , please send the order form along with your completed documents for a Russian visa. Your visa processing will start the day after your invitation has been issued and received by TDS

    To arrange a HOMESTAY invitation, (original invitation sent to you), your sponsor will require all of the following:
  • Your Full Name, Nationality, Passport Number,
  • Date of Arrival/Departure in Russia,
  • and the Cities you will visit.

    Visa Notes:

    • The Invitation to Russia must be authorized by The Ministry of Interior or its local offices; or other authorized Russian Agencies.
    • The letter must contain: official seal and legal address of the agency, signature and name of official authorized to invite foreigners to Russia.
    • The Consualte reserves the right to request the original invitation.
    • Multi Entry Visa: Allow up to 4-6 weeks for Interior Ministry to approve invitation for 6 months or one year multiple entries visa.
    Processing Instructions

      Please forward the completed requirements detailed above to:

      TRAVEL DOCUMENT SYSTEMS, INC.,
      641 Lexington Avenue, Suite 1435
      New York, NY 10022

      Processing time commences when all correct documents have been received by the Consulate. Your application will be checked and hand carried to the Russian Federation Consulate; normal processing time is approximately two weeks.

    Fees

    • TDS Service Fee:
      $45.00 per Visa
      $90.00 Per Visa - Same Day Service
    • Consular Fee: ( Single Entry Visa )
      $131.00 Per Visa - 7-10 Business Days
      $150.00 Per Visa - 3-5 Business Days
      $200.00 Per Visa - 24 hours issue
      $300.00 Same Day Service - By Appointment Only
    • Consular Fee: ( Double Entry Visa )
      $131.00 Per Visa - 7-10 Business Days
      $200.00 Per Visa - 3-5 Business Days
      $250.00 Per Visa - 24 hours issue
      $350.00 Same Day Service - By Appointment Only
    • Consular Fees: ( Multiple Entry Visa )
      $131.00 Per Visa - 7-10 Business Days
      $300.00 Per Visa - 3-5 Business Days
      $350.00 Per Visa - 24 - 48 hours hours issue
      $450.00 Per Visa - Same Day Service

    • Note: The processing times above are estimates only and may be extended by the Embassy without notice during busy periods. Effective January 14 2008, the base fee of $100.00 will increase to $131.00. Other fees (rush fees) are not affected at this time.

    • Include credit card authorization, a check or money order payable to "Travel Document Systems, Inc." for TDS Handling Fee, Embassy Consular Fee, and return FedEx.

    Return Postage
    Continental USA Only -
    $23.00 FedEx (Next Business Day - up to 3 passports)
    $26.00 FedEx (Next Business Day - 4 or more passports)
    $39.00 FedEx (Saturday Delivery)
    Alaska, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, USVI -
    $39.00 FedEx Next Day Letter (No Saturday Delivery)

    Notes for Business Visa

    • The invitation must be from a Russian company or organization and not from a representation office of a foreign company there. Please make sure that your inviting company is duly registered in Russia and is not a 100% foreign investment company. Travelers name and the name of the inviting organization must be clearly stated on the invitation as well as the dates of your visit and cities to be visited. Handwritten invitations or those which appear to have been altered in any way are not accepted.
    • Invitations to Russia issued by Russian organizations must be processed through the Russian Ministry of Interior.

    Visa Notes

    • Travel Document Systems is a recommended visa service of the Consulate of the Russian Federation in New York.
    • The above visa requirements apply to the Russian Consulate in New York.
    • If the visa support invitation or telex has been sent by Interior Ministry telex directly to the Russian Consular office in New York, please note that no processing begins on the application until the Consulate confirms receipt.
    • Visas valid for more than 90 days must be confirmed through the Ministry of Interior in Moscow. higher visa fees and longer processing time usually apply in these cases.
    • Passport must have at least six months remaining validity and contain at least one blank visa page for visa to be issued. TDS can assist with obtaining U.S. Passports, whether new issue, renewal, or obtaining additional visa pages for a valid passport.
    • Special requirements exist for U.S. Official and Diplomatic Passport Holders

    REGISTER YOUR TRIP:

    The U.S. Department of State encourages all American travelers to register with their local Embassy or Consulate when arriving in a foreign country. Registration helps the Embassy to provide important services for American citizens residing or traveling abroad. Some of these services include:
    • Locating individuals in cases of family or personal emergencies,
    • Relaying important travel and safety information about the region,
    • Arranging evacuation transportation in cases of natural disaster or civil unrest,
    • Issuing replacement passports when originals are lost, and
    • A number of other administrative services relating to personal documentation.
    Without the information provided through registration, the Embassy is severely hindered in its ability to provide these services. Many of these services involve emergency situations and time constraints, therefore failure to register will almost certainly lead to delays at moments when you can least afford them.



    Print Visa Application Form

    INFORMATION AND FEES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
    REVISED 07/2008



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