15.02.2007
 Russian Visas
Staying Legal in Russia
If traveling to Russia, you must first obtain an appropriate visa. The Process: Getting a Russian visa is a two step process. First, you will need to get an official letter of invitation from a company authorized by the Russian Ministries of Foreign and Internal Affairs. This document is called either a "Visa Support Document" or an "Invitation." Then you will need to take this invitation along with the application form and two passport-size photos and your original passport to a Russian Consulate to have your visa processed. A visa will be glued directly on one of the pages of your passport. Note that at the moment we are able to provide visa support only for citizens of countries in North America and Europe. To read more about how to process your visa click here. Registration: Visas must also be registered after your arrival in Russia. This can be expensive and inconvenient if not done in a timely and proper manner. Please click here for more information.
Choosing Your Visa: You have to choose a visa support type that best suits your purpose of travel. The most popular visas are tourist and business visas. If you are travelling to Russia for general tourist purposes and for less than thirty days, you need a tourist invitation. Travel for longer periods or for business purposes requires a business invitation. For more information on all types of Russian visas, click here. Before proceeding, please read the Terms and Conditions. Tourist Invitation
This invitation is issued for up to one month stay and can be a single or double entry. The invitation comprises the tourist voucher and the confirmation and has an official seal of the authorized issuing company. The invitation is delivered to you by email or fax. The original is available upon request should the consulate request it, which is not known to happen. Apply now for a TOURIST INVITATION Group Tourist Invitation
This invitation is issued for up to one month stay and can be a single or double entry. The invitation comprises the tourist voucher and the confirmation and has an official seal of the authorized issuing company. Invitation is delivered to you by email or fax. Original is available upon request should the consulate request it, which is not known to happen. Apply now for a GROUP TOURIST INVITATION Single- or Double Entry Business Invitation
This invitation type is available for up to THREE months in duration and can be single or double entry. The invitation is processed by the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs and has an official seal. A copy of the invitation is delivered to you by fax or email. Originals can be sent upon request but an international shipping fee applies. Multiple Entry Business Invitation
This invitation is issued for the period of 6 or 12 months and allows you unlimited entries during its validity period. The invitation is processed by the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and has an official seal. Originals can be sent upon request but an international shipping fee applies. Apply now for a BUSINESS INVITATION  CIS Visa Support
If you plan to visit an FSU country, you will likely need to obtain a visa and invitation as well.
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