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At the ConsulateIn this section we have tried our best to provide you with the most full and up-to-date information, but Russian Consulates and Embassies tend to have their own ways and their own fees. That is why the most important step in obtaining your Russian visa is to locate your nearest Russian Embassy/Consulate and contact them to obtain theNecessary Information or the Four "P"
2. Consulate Application Form As with all other visa related documents, it is important to avoid confusions and contradictions with other documentation. One of the most common reasons for rejecting an application is nonconformity to the purpose of visit to Russia of the documents supplied. Please make sure to mention correct data for your sponsoring organization and the purpose of visit which exactly corresponds to your invitation! You may print or fill in the Consulate Application Form online using the link below. After that just print it, sign it and send it with other required paperwork. New! For US Citizens Only! Starting May 1, 2002 additional supplement to the Questionnaire - Form #95 - is required to all male citizens of age 16-45 who are going to apply for a Russian visa. Please use the link below to print or fill in the Supplement 95 online using the link below. 3. Passport Important! Your passport should be valid for at least 6 months beyond intended stay! 4. Photo The usual size required is 3 x 4 cm or 1,5 x 2 inches. From 1 to 3 photos can be required depending on the Russian Embassy/Consulate. Submit the Documents For some types of visas and for citizens of certain countries additional documents can be required. Please see our FAQ section to find out if you will need to supply: Pay the Consular Fee Consular fees vary greatly from one Consulate to another. Please contact your nearest Russian Embassy/Consulate to find out the exact amount and available methods of payment. Note: Sometimes it can be very difficult to contact the Consulate itself due to its short business hours. We recommend contacting an authorized Russian travel agent in your country who can always provide up-to-date information or help with obtaining the visa itself. We guarantee that the agents listed have proved to be the best in their field thanks to their expertise and experience. Get the Visa and Other Visa Relating Documents from the Consulate Besides the visa you will get from the Consulate a two part Arrival/Departure card which is preseted to passport control authorities once you cross the Russian border. To avoid losing this card please staple it into your passport. Note: If you have a multiple-entry visa make sure to make enough copies for numerous border crossings. Important: If you are processing your visa through an authorized Russian travel agent, you are likely to receive copy of your invitation, copy of your tourist voucher, information on how to register your visa, contacts of your sponsoring company. Please keep all the documents you receive from your agency for the whole period of your stay in Russia. (Why do I need it?) Check your Visa And better check it twice. Make sure that all the information is correct before leaving the Consulate, as this is the only authority which can make amendments. No mistakes in your visa can be corrected after you have arrived to Russia! A visa mistake can lead to: See our Section How to Read Your Russian Visa to make sure everything is correct! |
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