A) Provide your PHYSICAL passport.

• The Passport MUST be signed.
• Your Passport MUST have (2) blank visa pages that are adjacent to each other.
• The Passport Must have at least (6) months remaining validity from date of entry.

Note:  Please advised that you passport should be undamaged.  Passports should be free of fraying, tears, damage to the credential page and pages that have been separated from the binding.

B) One copy of the Passport data page. (Page with picture on it).

C) Complete One Russian Visa Application. 

1. On screen one, select UNITED STATES as the place where you are applying for the visa.
2. On screen two, you are asked to create a password. 
3. Please write both your password and the Application ID (located in upper right hand corner of screen two.  We will need both to access your application form.

D) Two Passport-Size Photographs. (Photographs cut to meet requirements of: 35 mm X 45 mm (1 3/8" X 1 3/4").

E) Russian Confirmation Letter or Tourist Voucher. TPAVC obtains Confirmation Letter/Vouchers.

**Please complete the Russian Tourist Voucher Order Form**

 Note: Tourist Invitatiion fee is in addition to both Consular and processing fees.

F) Proof of Travel. Copy of applicant itinerary, airline ticket or e-mail e-ticket confirmation. (Rush processing only).

G) Complete TPAVC Order Form & Payment.

(PLEASE REVIEW THE RUSSIAN VISA APPLICATION DOWNLOAD FOR COMPLETE DETAILS).

IMPORTANT VISA ISSUANCE NOTE:  Consulates and Embassies reserve the right to request additional information and or documentation prior to granting the issuance of any visa. Consulates and Embassies reserve the right to reject the issuance of a visa at their discretion. In some cases, the Consular fee is non-refundable. Processing and service fees are non-refundable. Processing fees and government fees are subject to change without notice.

WORK VISAS are issued to foreign nationals traveling to the Russian Federation with the intent to perform paid work which is taxable.  The inviting organization must obtain an Original Official Invitation issued by the Federal Migration Service of the Russian Federation that is made by the inviting Russian company.

Work visas may be granted an extension based on the contract length entered between the Employer and Employee by contacting a local Federal Migration Service office.  Extensions must be in compliance with the laws of the Russian Federation.

Work Visas are single-entry with a maximum duration of 90 days, or 1 or 3 year Multiple-Entry.

A) Provide your PHYSICAL passport.

• The Passport MUST be signed.
• Your Passport MUST have (2) blank visa pages that are adjacent to each other.
• The Passport Must have at least (6) months remaining validity from date of entry.

Note:  Please advised that you passport should be undamaged.  Passports should be free of fraying, tears, damage to the credential page and pages that have been separated from the binding.

B) One copy of the Passport data page. (Page with picture on it).

C) Complete One Russian Visa Application.

D) Two Passport-Size Photographs. (Photographs cut to meet requirements of: 35 mm X 45 mm (1 3/8" X 1 3/4").

E) Original official Invitation issued by the Federal Migration Service of the Russian Federation.  

F) Proof of Travel.  (A copy of applicant itinerary, airline ticket or e-mail e-ticket confirmation (Rush processing only).

G) HIV Test Certificate and required if applying for a stay of more than 3 months. (Must be issued witlhin the last 90 days).

H) Complete TPAVC Order Form & payment.

IMPORTANT VISA ISSUANCE NOTE:  Consulates and Embassies reserve the right to request additional information and or documentation prior to granting the issuance of any visa. Consulates and Embassies reserve the right to reject the issuance of a visa at their discretion. In some cases, the Consular fee is non-refundable. Processing and service fees are non-refundable. Processing fees and government fees are subject to change without notice.

NOTE: TRANSIT visa is required if the period of stay in Russia exceeds 24 hours or a traveler needs to change the airport. To apply for a Transit visa present the following documents:

• Visa of the destination country;
• Tickets for the entire itinerary

Applicant can apply for a Transit visa prior to departure.  Please provide the requirements listed below;

 NOTE: TRANSIT visa is required if the period of stay in Russia exceeds 24 hours or a traveler needs to exit the travel zone at the airport. To apply for a Transit visa present the following documents:

• Visa of the destination country;
• Tickets for the entire itinerary

Applicant can apply for a Transit visa prior to departure.  Please provide the requirements listed below;

A) Provide your PHYSICAL passport.

• The Passport MUST be signed.
• Your Passport MUST have (2) blank visa pages that are adjacent to each other.
• The Passport Must have at least (6) months remaining validity from date of entry.

Note: Please be advised that your passport should be undamaged. Passports should be free of fraying, tears, damage to the credential page and pages that have been separated from the binding.

B) One copy of the Passport data page. (page with picture on it).

C) Complete One Russian Visa Application.

D) One Passport -Size Photograph. (Photographs cut to meet requirements of: 35 mm X 45 mm (1 3/8" X 1 3/4").

E) Proof of onward Travel. (Copy of applicant itinerary or airline ticket or e-mail e-ticket confirmation).

F) Proof of travel visa for "next" country of onward travel (if required dependent on nationality). Please consult a TPAVC agent to determine if visa is required of your nationality).

G) Complete TPAVC Order Form & Payment.

IMPORTANT VISA ISSUANCE NOTE:  Consulates and Embassies reserve the right to request additional information and or documentation prior to granting the issuance of any visa. Consulates and Embassies reserve the right to reject the issuance of a visa at their discretion. In some cases, the Consular fee is non-refundable. Processing and service fees are non-refundable. Processing fees and government fees are subject to change without notice.