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RUSSIAN BUSINESS VISA

1. PASSPORT
You must provide your original, signed passport along with a copy of the personal information page. Your passport must:

  • Be valid for at least six months beyond the requested visa’s expiration date

  • Contain at least two blank visa pages (amendments and endorsement pages do not count)

2. PASSPORT PHOTO
Submit one passport photo of the child that meets official requirements:

  • Color photo
  • White background
  • Taken within last 6 months
  • No hats or filters
  • Eyes open and facing forward
  • Infant photos are allowed but must still meet size and background rules.

3. RUSSIAN BUSINESS INVITATION 
If you are applying for a Russian business visa, an official invitation from Russia is required. This invitation is essential for a successful visa application.
We can assist you in obtaining a Russian Business invitation letter.

  • Government-issued invitations: Applicants with an official invitation from the Russian government must submit the original copy. Electronic invitations do not require the original.

  • Telex invitations: Applicants using a Telex must apply for the visa in the city where the Telex was approved. This may differ from where the visa is processed, which could present challenges.

Direct invitations from a Russian host company must meet the following requirements:

  1. Written in Russian on the company’s official letterhead

  2. Addressed to the Consulate General of the Russian Federation in Houston

  3. Include the company’s official seal

  4. Contain the full name of the host organization and its complete, verifiable address

  5. Include the full name and title of the person signing the letter

  6. If the host is a legal entity, the company’s Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) must be included

  7. Specify that the visa requested is a 3-year multiple-entry business visa

  8. List the applicant’s full name, date of birth, gender, passport number, citizenship, number of entries requested, purpose of travel, intended destinations, cities to be visited, and duration of stay

  9. Provide exact entry and exit dates for the 36-month visa (e.g., August 10, 2026 – August 9, 2029)

  10. Include the signature, stamp, and date of the company director, along with their full name and position

4. VISA APPLICATION FORM
Applicants must complete the visa application online, print it, and sign it.
When starting your application, be sure to write down your Application ID and Password and include them in your submission package.
Click here to complete the online Russian visa application.

5. AUTHORIZATION LETTER
The applicant must provide a notarized letter authorizing our company to submit and collect their Russian visa on their behalf. The letter must be notarized to be valid. [Click here to download the letter.] 

6. FOR NON-US CITIZEN
Must provide a copy of legal status in the US:

7. PROCESSING TIME & FEES

  • 8 business days processing, government fee $185, service fee $349
  • 12 business days processing, government fee $185, service fee $249
  • 18 business days processing, government fee $185, service fee $179

8. PLACE ORDER
Click here to complete the order form in full. You will be prompted to enter your personal details, order information, and payment information. Once everything is entered, click “Submit Order.” Your completed order form will be generated — please print it and sign where required.

9. SHIP DOCUMENTS
Send your completed document package to the address shown at the top of your order confirmation.