Russian - Student visa - Service: Visa Requirements
Double Entry
1Required Documents
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Completed Russia Visa Application
Download, fully complete, print, and sign one copy of the Russia visa application form.
PLEASE NOTE: the application form is attached as a sample as well.
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Valid Passport
Provide your SIGNED passport. Your passport must be signed on the appropriate line. (For US citizens the line is located on the page following your information page). The passport must be valid with an expiration date greater than six (6) months from the date of entry for the visa you are applying for. Passport must have sufficient blank pages (at least 2 pages) for any visa stamps. These pages must say VISAS at the top of the page.
If your passport does not meet the requirements, we can assist with renewing a US Passport or obtain a new US Passport from us prior to obtaining the visa.
(Important Note: Keep a copy of your passport biographical information page for your records) -
Passport-type photograph
You must provide a passport photo. This passport photo must match the requirements of a standard US passport photo. They must be taken at an official passport photo provider (pharmacy, Costco, post office). You can upload a digitial photo here for us to process.
- Your head must face the camera directly with full face in view.
- You must have a neutral facial expression or a natural smile, with both eyes open.
- Taken in clothing normally worn on a daily basis
- Taken in the last 6 months
- Use a plain white or off-white background
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Electronic copies of documents
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Original letter of invitation
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HIV Test Certificate
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Itinerary
Copy of computer generated round trip tickets or travel itinerary showing round trip travel entering Russia and exiting Russia. Preferably, the proof of departure documents should show your departure from the United States to Russia and back. Additionally, the Applicant's name must be on the travel document.
2Consular and Service Fees
| # | Detail | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Consulate Fee | $248 |
| 2 | Service Fee | $209.00 |
3Ship Documents
1.) Place the above mentioned documents in a FedEx Letter.
2.) Send the FedEx Letter to us at :
Passports and Visas.com
Attn: Processing
5251 DTC Parkway,
Suite 850
Greenwood Village, Colorado
80111
The expected processing time for this visa application is 10 business days.
Please note that processing times, fees, and requirements are based on government rules and are subject to change without notice.
1Gather Documentation for a Russian Visa
. Completed Russia Visa Application
Download, fully complete, print, and sign one copy of the Russia visa application form.
PLEASE NOTE: the application form is attached as a sample as well.
. Valid Passport
Provide your SIGNED passport. Your passport must be signed on the appropriate line. (For US citizens the line is located on the page following your information page). The passport must be valid with an expiration date greater than six (6) months from the date of entry for the visa you are applying for. Passport must have sufficient blank pages (at least 2 pages) for any visa stamps. These pages must say VISAS at the top of the page.
If your passport does not meet the requirements, we can assist with renewing a US Passport or obtain a new US Passport from us prior to obtaining the visa.
(Important Note: Keep a copy of your passport biographical information page for your records)
. Passport-type photograph
You must provide a passport photo. This passport photo must match the requirements of a standard US passport photo. They must be taken at an official passport photo provider (pharmacy, Costco, post office). You can upload a digitial photo here for us to process.
- Your head must face the camera directly with full face in view.
- You must have a neutral facial expression or a natural smile, with both eyes open.
- Taken in clothing normally worn on a daily basis
- Taken in the last 6 months
- Use a plain white or off-white background
. Electronic copies of documents
Upload copies of documents. Upon placing your order please upload electronic scans or photographs of your passport information page and Letter of Invitation. These scans are necessary for PassportsandVisas.com to generate your application form.
. Original letter of invitation
An official letter of invitation approved by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Russia.
. HIV Test Certificate
Original HIV blood test (AIDS) Certificate. This certificate is valid for 3 month only (HIV blood test should be taken not earlier than 3 months before applying for a visa).
. Itinerary
Copy of computer generated round trip tickets or travel itinerary showing round trip travel entering Russia and exiting Russia. Preferably, the proof of departure documents should show your departure from the United States to Russia and back. Additionally, the Applicant's name must be on the travel document.
2Consular and Service Fees
2.1 Consular and Service Fees
Russia visa fees are as below :
| # | Detail | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Consulate Fee | $248 |
| 2 | Service Fee | $209.00 |
3Ship your Application to Passports and Visas.com
3.1 Place the above documents in an Overnight Envelope
Enclose the documents from Section 1 (Gather Documents for your Russia Visa) and a print out of your order confirmation in an Overnight Envelope (Fedex, UPS, etc).
3.2 Send the Application Materials to Us
Please Note: If you paid for an inbound shipping service your account manager will contact you to provide a FedEx shipping label via email to send us your completed application.
Send the Overnight Envelope (Fedex, UPS, etc) to us at :
Passports and Visas.com
Attn: Processing
5251 DTC Parkway,
Suite 850
Greenwood Village, Colorado
80111