Visa to Russia: Homestay Visa

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BusinessNot Applicable
TouristYes
Notes

Please note: The Russian Embassy as well as the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affiars will be closed from January 2 through January 9th, 2012 and will reopen on January 10th, 2012. Orders for visa processing as well as visa support (letter of invitation) will not be processed during this time. See the 2011 Embassy closing schedule.

.  Russian Federation

A Russian visa is not required to enter Russia for citizens of the following Independent States: Azerbaijan, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Moldova, Tajikistan, Ukraine and Uzbekistan.


Please note: the Russian Embassy will only accept a visa application for submission if your date of entry to Russia is within 45 days. Those applying earlier than the designated window allowed for by the Russian Embassy will be placed on hold until the appropriate time.

To apply for a Homestay Visa you will need a Visa Entitlement Certificate (IZVESHENIYE) from the local OVIR (Office of Visas and Registration) in Russia. (The Izvesheniye is also know as "visa support" or a "letter of invitation".) Your host must obtain this certificate for you and send the original certificate to you.

Note: The cost of the OVIR application is about USD35. Allow 4-6 weeks for the OVIR's approval. You cannot apply for the visa until you have the original Izvesheniye. Your visa will be issued for the dates specified on the Izvesheniye.

Izvesheniye alternative:
If you do not have time to wait for the Izvesheniye, Passport Visas Express.com can obtain Visa Support for you in as fast as a few hours if necessary. This will allow you to apply for a tourist visa to enter Russia. To apply: Russian Visa Support

For information about Russian transit visas please visit our Russian Transit Visa page.

Commonly asked Questions:

What is the difference between a tourist and business visa? What is the difference between a single, double or multiple entry visa ? What is meant by a visa's validity.? What is a consular fee? What is the difference between a consular fee and the service fee?


Service fee begins at $39. Consular fee begins at $140.


Service fee begins at $39. Consular fee begins at $140.
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