Entry/Exit Requirements
"The Russian government maintains a restrictive and complicated
visa regime for foreigners who visit, transit, or reside in the
Russian Federation. A U.S. citizen who does not comply with Russian
visa laws can be subject to arrest, fines, and/or deportation. Russian
authorities will not allow a U.S. citizen traveler with an expired
visa to depart the country, effectively stranding the person for
up to 20 days, until local authorities grant an exit visa.
To enter Russia for any purpose, a U.S. citizen must possess a
valid U.S. passport and a bona fide visa issued by a Russian Embassy
or Consulate. It is impossible to obtain an entry visa upon arrival,
so travelers must apply for their visas well in advance. U.S. citizens
who apply for Russian visas in third countries where they do not
have permission to stay more than 90 days may face considerable
delays in visa processing. Travelers who arrive in Russia without
an entry visa will not be permitted to enter the country, and face
immediate return to the point of embarkation at their own expense."
- US State Dept
For non-US Citizen requirements, please contact
us for updated information.
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Visa Requirements
1.1
Current Passport
Applicant must submit their current passport.
NOTE: Passport must have at least
one blank visa page. If you require passport services, select:
Applicant must submit one (1) passport photograph.
These may be obtained at many post offices, Kinkos, CVS or
similar locations.
NOTE: If applicant is delivering
documents to our office personally, passport photos can be
taken on-site.
1.3
Flight Itinerary
Applicant must submit a computer-generated
itinerary from a travel agency or online booking agency showing
departure from the U.S.
1.4
Invitation
Applicant must submit a certified Russian invitation.
If applicant does not poses an invitation, BPS Passports can assist for an additional fee. Please contact
us for details.
1.5
Business
Cover Letter (Business applicants
only)
Applicant must submit a Business Cover Letter
from a U.S. company indicating purpose of travel, duration
and moral and financial responsibilities. Please review the
example Business Cover Letter below.
BPS Passports recommends Federal Express or UPS for document shipping.
Send all completed documents to:
BPS Passports
2129 79th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11214
(917) 940-0660
We thank you for giving BPS Passports
the opportunity to serve you. Should you have any questions,
please feel free to contact us. We are here to help!
