Russia Homestay Visa
| Application type | Proccesing time * | Embasy Fee | TPS Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single & Double Entry Regular | 8 to 15 business days * | $173 | $140 | $313 |
| Single & Double Entry Express | 5 to 7 business days * | $283 | $160 | $443 |
| Multiple Entry Regular | 15 to 25 business days * | $193 | $140 | $333 |
Validity of Single and Double Entry Visas is up to 90 days.
Multiple Entry Visa has a validity up to 1095 days, and a unique processing time.
Instructions
RUSSIA HOMESTAY VISA SERVICE
PLEASE GATHER, PREPARE AND SEND THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS:
Russian visa application form: Click here to complete on-line
Upon order completion, please download, print and sign the Russia visa application. You must save the Application ID and remember the security question in case you need to return later to make any changes or corrections to the online application. Please provide this information on your Global Service Order Form comments for us to better assist you.
You must send the actual passport
The passport must have at least six (6) months validity remaining before expiration
and has at least one complete blank visa page for the visa stamp. Note: Make shure
your passport is in good condition,
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here to see our passport services.
Note: Russia government does not recognize
dual citizenship. If you were Russian citizen or have ever held Russian citizenship,
you must using a Russian passport travel to Russia, or prove that you have renounced
your Russian citizenship (or that your parents renounced their citizenship before
you were born). This included anyone born in Russia, or born overseas to at least
one Russian parent.
Passport-type Photograph:
Two (2) recent 1 3/8 x 1 3/4 inch passport style photograph - head and shoulders, face forward, neutral expression, in color, and with a plain/white background.
Original Letter of Invitation
Your host in Russia need to apply a official invitation (IZVESHENIYE) on your behalf from the local OVIR in Russia. The Russian consulate only accepts the original invitation (not fax or copy).
IF APPLIYING FOR A UP TO 3 YEARS HOMESTAY VISA: Letter of invitation
A NOTARIZED letter of invitation from your host in Russia. The letter should
be written in Russian, addressed to the "General Consulate of the Russian Embassy
in Washington DC", and should contain the following information:
•Full name,
date of birth, sex, citizenship, passport number, address of registration, and address
of residence of the inviting party.
•Full name, date of birth, sex, citizenship,
passport number, and resident address of the applicant.
•Specifically request
a "3 year multiple entry private visa for the period dd/mm/yyyy - dd/mm/yyyy" (ie.
15 February 2013 - 14 February 2016).
•Explain in detail the purpose of travel,
cities to be visited, and address of stay.
The letter needs to be written
on the special form of the notary office and then NOTARIZED. You will also need
to provide proof of the host's status in Russia ie. copy of their Russia passport's
information page, or, if they are not a citizen of Russia, copies of their Russia
residence permit (must be valid for the entire 3 year period of the visa being requested)
and their national passport's information pages. A sample format for this letter
can be found
here. A sample of the notary form can be found
here.
Additional requirements for applicants born in the former USSR or Russia:
•Evidence of emigration. Copy of old passport and stamps showing date of emigration.
If applicant emigrated on a parent's passport, then parents’ emigration papers must
be submitted, including copies of passport pages showing the children included in
their passport.
•Naturalization Certificate. A copy of the applicant's Naturalization
Certificate.
•Renunciation Certificate. Certificate of Renunciation of Citizenship
from the Russian Consulate (if available).
Passport MUST be valid for at least 6 months beyond the validity of the requested visa.
Ship Documents to:
Important Note: Call us before submitting your documents.
1 (888) 343-1114,
Miami: (305) 812-4294
Ship to:
The Passport Station
5455 SW 8th Street Suite 220.
Miami, FL 33134
FedEx – Drop Off Locator
1 (888) 343-1114
Add $70.00 return shipping fee (FedEx) for First Overnight
Add $50.00 return shipping fee (FedEx) for Saturday Overnight
Add $30.00 return shipping fee (FedEx) or provide pre-paid air waybill.
Important:
The Consulate may request additional documents and a personal interview, at their
discretion. Passport MUST be valid for at least 6 months beyond the validity of
the requested visa.
Russian Homestay visa applications are accepted only
within 45 days of the proposed entry date to Russia. Please apply only within 45
days of the date of travel.
You must have the visa invitation information
or obtain it from your inviting organization in order to complete the application
form.
