Beltway Visa and Passport can provide prompt, professional and expedited visa services at the Russian Consulate in Washington, D.C. Our experienced visa agents will give your application the special attention it deserves, discuss any problems with the Consulate officer and contact you directly to follow up. We offer FREE pickup and delivery of your application materials in the Washington, D.C. Metro area. Beltway Visa and Passport can secure your visa in a matter of days while the normal application procedure with the Embassy can take weeks. However, we charge an expedited processing fee for our services (see prices below.) You always have the option of the lengthier, free processing procedure with the Embassy, where you only pay for the visa itself. The Russian Embassy uses a third party to process for the Embassy, ILS. If you choose this option you should go directly to the ILS website at: www.ils-usa.com If you choose our expedited processing keep reading! Follow the procedures below for the type of visa you need and ship to us for prompt service.
*****IMPORTANT NOTICE*****
The Russian Embassy in Washington, D.C. will only accept applications for those applicants residing within their jurisdiction. Those states include: the District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, North Carolina, Tennessee, South Carolina, West Virginia and Puerto Rico. The Russian Embassy no longer accepts non-jurisdictional submissions!
Russian tourist visa applications are only accepted within 90 days of proposed entry to Russia. Russian business visa applications are only accepted within 45 days of proposed entry.
Russia Tourist Visa Requirements
1. Russia Visa Application Form
The Russian Embassy requires that all applications submitted in the U.S. be prepared using the Electronic Visa Application Form which is a web based application. The form is available online at the Russian government sponsored site: www.ils-usa.com. After filling in the visa application form online, applicants must print, sign and date the form. Please do not attempt to make corrections by hand. The application will be rejected. If an error is made the application must be started again online.
2. U.S. Passport
Provide your valid, signed passport. Your passport should be valid for 6 months beyond your stay and have two adjacent blank pages available for the consulate to affix a visa.
3. Photograph
Please provide one (1) color passport sized (2”x 2”) photo. It must have a white background, be on photo paper and be taken in the last 6 months. Please do not staple or glue the photo to the visa application.
4. Tourist Confirmation and Voucher
You will need a standard tourist confirmation and a voucher with voucher confirmation, issued from your hotel or a Russian travel agency that is registered with the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Your visa cannot be approved without this invitation from an agency recognized by the Russian government!
5. Itinerary
Provide a copy of your airline ticket or travel agent itinerary.
6. Beltway Visa and Passport Visa Order Form and Payment Form
Please fill out the forms completely with as much information as possible. CLICK HERE for the Visa order form. CLICK HERE for the Payment form.
*****The Russian Consulate reserves the right to ask for additional documentation, request an interview or extend the processing time for certain applications.
Russia Business Visa Requirements
1. Russia Visa Application Form
The Russian Embassy requires that all applications submitted in the U.S. be prepared using the Electronic Visa Application which is a web based application. The form is available on the Russian government sponsored site: www.ils-usa.com After filling in the visa application form online, applicants must print, sign and date the form. Please do not attempt to make corrections by hand. The application will be rejected. If an error is made the application must be started again online.
2. U.S. Passport
Provide your valid, signed passport. Your passport should be valid for six months beyond your stay and have two adjacent pages available for the Consulate to affix a visa.
3. Photograph
Please provide one (1) color passport sized (2” x 2”) photo. It must have a white background, be on photo paper and be taken in the last six months. Please do not staple or glue the photo to the visa application.
4. Confirmation and Voucher
You will need a confirmation and a voucher with voucher confirmation, issued from your hotel or a Russian travel agency that is registered with the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Your visa cannot be approved without this invitation from an agency recognized by the Russian government.
5. Business letter of introduction
You will need a letter of introduction from your company on company letterhead. The letter should be addressed to the Embassy of Russia, state the purpose of travel as well as the name and contact information for the company you will be visiting in Russia. The letter must provide a financial guarantee of all your expenses while in Russia.
6. Letter of Invitation
Your host organization in Russia will need to provide an official letter of invitation approved by the Russian Ministry of Interior or the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs or a Telex number with the name of the inviting organization. This letter must be an original, no copies will be accepted.
7. Travel Itinerary
Provide a copy of your airline ticket or travel agent itinerary.
8. Beltway Visa and Passport Visa Order Form and Payment Form
Please fill out the forms completely with as much information as possible. CLICK HERE for the Visa order form. CLICK HERE for the Payment form.
*****The Russian Consulate reserves the right to ask for additional documentation, request an interview or extend the processing time for certain applications.
Additional Information
-Additional requirements for applicants born in the former USSR or Russia:
1) Certificate of Renunciation of Citizenship from the Russian Embassy
2) Evidence of Emigration-copy of old passport and stamps showing the date of emigration. If you no longer have your old passport you must explain exactly what happened to it in a personal letter. (See next step, #3)
3) The applicant must write a personal letter, addressed to the Embassy of Russia, explaining route and date of emigration. The letter must include a declaration that you do not hold Russian citizenship.
-Passports or replacing documents must be valid on arrival
-Passengers are required to hold return or onward tickets and documents required for their next destination
-All passengers must hold an Immigrant Card which is obtained free of charge while on board or on arrival. Passengers staying in Russia more than 3 days must register their Immigrant Card and visas through their hotel or sponsor.
-Passengers visiting relatives must register with local police upon arrival and have the registration entered in their visa. If staying at a hotel, the hotel will arrange this.
-Passengers are required to have health insurance or travel insurance that will cover medical expenses
-Valid visas in expired passports or other expired travel documents are not accepted.
–Vaccinations-None are currently required to enter Russia from any other country
Processing Times and Fees
Russian Consulate Fees
-Multiple Entry Visa-Regular processing (10 to 20 business days) $160
-Expedited Multiple Entry Tourist Visa (4-5 business days) $250
-Expedited Multiple Entry Business Visa (4-5 business days) WHEN AVAILABLE $450
–3 year Multiple Entry Visa (15-20 business days) $160
-ILS (third party outsourcing agent) fee $33
Beltway Visa and Passport Service Fees
-Russia processing (regular or expedited)$175
*****WARNING*****
Beltway Visa and Passport is committed to processing your application in a prompt, efficient and professional manner. We are further committed to follow your instructions in all cases. However, SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION IS NOT A GUARANTEE THAT A VISA WILL BE ISSUED! Visas for every country are issued at the discretion of the Consulate officer. This includes whether to grant the visa, the type of visa, the length of visa and time required to issue the visa. Although we will do our best to advocate on your behalf, Beltway Visa and Passport cannot control the Consulate’s actions and cannot be held responsible for application rejection or visa denial.
Shipping Address
Beltway Visa and Passport, LLC
3421 Wake Drive
Kensington, MD 20895
Please ship to us by a means that is traceable. We suggest FedEx, UPS or Express Mail. It is not advisable to send passports or vital records through regular service via the U.S Postal Service.
Call Us
Please call us at 1-888-698-1703 to let us know your documents are on the way and by which method they will be arriving. We will look out for them and call with any questions upon arrival.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Beltway Visa and Passport, LLC is NOT a U.S. Government agency. We are NOT affiliated with any embassy or government. For passport service you may apply directly through the U.S. Passport Office at www.travel.state.gov For visa service you may apply directly to the embassy for the country you will be visiting. The U.S. Passport Office and embassies charge between $60 and $450 for passports and visas, depending on the type of service you request. Throughout our site, you will find links to the U.S. Passport Office and embassy websites if you wish to apply directly through them.
Beltway Visa and Passport, LLC is a visa and passport expeditor. If for any reason you do not wish to apply directly through the U.S. Passport Office or Embassy, you may use our service to process on your behalf. WE CHARGE A FEE FOR THE SERVICES WE PROVIDE WHICH IS IN ADDITION TO ANY FEES YOU WILL PAY TO THE U.S. PASSPORT OFFICE OR EMBASSY. Our fees range from $70 to $200, depending on the type of service you request. Our fees cover: pickup of your materials in the D.C. area, review of documents, hand submission and pickup by agent including waiting time and our consultation with passport and visa officers.
