Visa to Russia

HOW TO APPLY FOR A VISA?

The Consular Division of the Embassy of the Russian Federation in the USA accepts visa issuance requests by appointment.

Submission of documents is carried out by the applicant IN PERSON (2641 Tunlaw Road, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20007) or through an authorized representative acting on the basis of a power of attorney certified by a notary in the Russian Federation or a Russian consular official abroad.

If necessary, upon completion of the visa procedure, an applicant’s passport with a visa or without it (if refused) can be returned by mail. For this purpose, a set of documents should include a prepaid USPS PRIORITY MAIL or USPS PRIORITY MAIL EXPRESS postal envelope with a tracking number and an affixed stamp(s) covering the cost of shipping, a return address in English, as well as a written consent providing for removal of responsibility from the Embassy for loss or damage to items by the postal service.

Appointments can be made after preliminary review of documents which are sent by e-mail rusvisawdc@usaconsul.ru. A complete set of documents is to be attached to the e-mail.

The Embassy of the Russian Federation in the United States issues visas of all categories to US citizens, citizens of other countries and stateless persons who have a U.S. residence permission or other documents confirming the right to permanent residence in the United States of America. Providing proof of your right to permanently reside in the United States is a prerequisite for obtaining a visa.

Persons who do not have documents confirming the right to reside in the United States are recommended to apply for visas at Russian consular offices in their countries of nationality.