A Russia visa application, including a business visa for Russia or a Russian visa application for tourists from the U.S. can be expedited quicker if processed through Sam’s Passport and Visa Services.

Passport Information

• Passport must be valid 6 months beyond intended stay


• The original passport must be submitted and should have at least two blank visa pages for processing.


• Non U.S. Citizens must provide a notarized copy, front and back of a U.S. Green card or I-94; in order to have a visa processed in addition to proof of valid health insurance.

Tourist Visa

• Please click on the link provided for new application process for Russia Visa Applications - Link
• Passport, must have at least 6 months remaining.
• ATTENTION - Please follow the instructions below when completing the application. If any of the below items are not completed in full Your Application Will Be Rejected And Returned To You.
• 1 Application Form For U.S. Citizens - Link fully completed and signed (Application must not exceed one page, front and back. Please do not attach another page with additional information, ex. "see attached" page will not be accepted) The visa application must be completed online then printed, applications completed by hand may possibly cause a delay at the consulate. Nationals of the UK and Georgia are eligible to complete the visa application for U.S. citizens.
  • All applications must be printed one sheet of paper, two sided or it will be rejected.
  • The application processing time for non U.S. citizens who are in the U.S. on a work visa may take up to a minimum of 14 working days, after the invitation is processed to complete the application process, please plan accordingly. Example, nationals of Australia, Italy, The Netherlands, Turkmenistan and Israel.
  • All information on the application must fit inside the black squares and not overlap the black squares or the application will be rejected.
  • When completing by hand, use black ink only
  • If there is not enough space to input all of the information required, please neatly write the information on a separate sheet of paper and reference the number line on the application.
    
• 1 Application Form For Non U.S. Citizens - Link fully completed and signed. The visa application must be completed online then printed, applications completed by hand may possibly cause a delay at the consulate.

• All applications must be printed one sheet of paper, two sided or it will be rejected.
• All information on the application must fit inside the black squares and not overlap the black squares or the application will be rejected.
• When completing by hand, use black ink only.
• If there is not enough space to input all of the information required, please neatly write the information on a separate sheet of paper and reference the number line on the application.


• 1 Passport-type photograph required.
  • The photo must fit inside the black square provide, the applicant must not show any teeth in photograph or appear with a smile. The applicant must also show both shoulders and and the top of his or her head. The photo must also be taken no more than six months before the application is submitted. The photo must not overlap the black square or it will be rejected.
  • The photo must be printed on photo quality paper with a white background.


• Letter of confirmation and a voucher from the receiving Russian Travel Agency, Russian Hotel or Russian Joint Venture. Receiving organization should be duly registered as a tourist company at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and assigned a special index. This index and a corresponding reference number should be indicated on the confirmation. Both confirmation and voucher must be carried with the visa. This invitation must be original and show your full name, Passport number, Date of birth, date of entry and exit to Russia. (We can obtain a Tourist Invitation at your request,please contact us for pricing).


• Visa Request Form - Link is required for the completion of the visa.

Business Visa

• Please click on the link provided for new application process for Russia Visa Applications - Link
• Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond intended stay.
• Please follow the instructions below when completing the application. If any of the below items are not completed in full Your Application Will Be Rejected And Returned To You.


• 2 Application Form For U.S. Citizens - Link fully completed and signed. (Application must not exceed one page, front and back. Please do not attach another page with additional information, ex. "see attached" page will not be accepted)The visa application must be completed online then printed, applications completed by hand may possibly cause a delay at the consulate. Nationals of the UK and Georgia are eligible to complete the visa application for U.S. citizens.
  • All applications must be printed one sheet of paper, two sided or it will be rejected.
  • All information on the application must fit inside the black squares and not overlap the black squares or the application will be rejected.
  • When completing by hand, use black ink only.
  • If there is not enough space to input all of the information required, please neatly write the information on a separate sheet of paper and reference the number line on the application.


• 2 Application Form For Non U.S. Citizens - Link fully completed and signed.The visa application must be completed online then printed, applications completed by hand may possibly cause a delay at the consulate.
  • All applications must be printed one sheet of paper, two sided or it will be rejected.
  • The application processing time for non U.S. citizens who are in the U.S. on a work visa may take up to a minimum of 14 working days, after the invitation is processed to complete the application process, pleas plan accordingly. Example, nationals of Australia, Italy, The Netherlands, Turkmenistan and Israel.
  • All information on the application must fit inside the black squares and not overlap the black squares or the application will be rejected.
  • When completing by hand, use black ink only.
  • If there is not enough space to input all of the information required, please neatly write the information on a separate sheet of paper and reference the number line on the application.


• 2 Passport-type photograph.
  • The photo must fit inside the black square provide, the applicant must not show any teeth in photograph or appear with a smile. The applicant must also show both shoulders and and the top of his or her head. The photo must also be taken no more than six months before the application is submitted. The photo must not overlap the black square or it will be rejected.
  • The photo must be printed on photo quality paper with a white background.


• An official invitation from the company in Russia approved by the ministry of foreign affairs in Moscow (We can obtain a Business Invitation at your request, please contact us for pricing). Multiple entry visas will require the original invitation.


• Letter of Guarantee - Link


• Copy of itinerary or air tickets.


• Visa Request Form - Link is required for completion of visa.

Other Information

• Vaccinations - International Certificate of Vaccination required for Yellow Fever if Arriving from Infected Area within 5 days

Processing Instructions

Send the passport and all completed requirements as detailed above to:

Applications will be hand carried to the Embassy and are usually processed in 4-5 business days.

(All visas will require invitations, we can assist you in obtaining an invitation - please see pricing schedule below) The processing time for invitations are separate from the actual visa process.

TOURIST VISA INVITE LETTERS

Regular service (5-7 days processing)

Tourist Invite letter-Single Entry -up to 30 days stay $50.00

Tourist Invite letter-Double Entry-up to 30 days stay $75.00

Rush Service (2-3 Business Days)

Tourist Invite letter-Single Entry-up to 30 days stay $100.00

Tourist Invite letter Double Entry-up to 30 days stay $150.00

BUSINESS VISA INVITE LETTERS

Standard Service (12-15 days processing)

Business Invite letter-Single Entry-up to 30 days $100.00

Business Invite letter-Double Entry-up to 30 days $150.00

Business Invite letter-Single Entry-up to 90 days $150.00

Business Invite letter-Double Entry-up to 90 days $200.00

Business Invite letter-Multiple Entry-up to 90 days $ 200.00

Business Invite letter-Multiple Entry-up to One year $ 300.00

Return Postage (Fed-Ex/UPS/Air Borne)

• Standard Delivery = $20.00


• Priority Delivery = $25.00
• First Overnight = $65.00


• Saturday Delivery = $40.00

Q. What is a visa? And why do I need one.
A. A visa is a stamp that is affixed to a blank visa page in your passport that is required by foreign countries before you are able to enter their territory.

Q. Do I need to send you my passport in order to receive a visa?
A. Yes, your passport must be submitted with the required paperwork and photos in order to obtain a visa for traveling outside the USA. For visa service in Houston, you can drop off your passport at our agency.

All U.S. Citizens who are traveling by air will now be required to carry a U.S. Passport.

Adults over 19 years of age will require a passport if traveling outside the U.S. by car, including Canada and Mexico.

U.S. Citizens 19 and under do not require a U.S. Passport if they are traveling outside the U.S. by land or sea.

Closed Loop Cruises: U.S. Citizens who board a cruise ship at a port within the United States, travel only within the Western Hemisphere, and return to the same U.S. port on the same ship may present government-issued photo identification, along with proof of citizenship (an original birth certificate or a Consular report of Birth Abroad, or a Certificate of Naturalization).

Note - You may still be required to present a passport card or passport book to enter the foreign country to which you are traveling.  Please contact your cruise line to verify which documents are required for your trip.

Processing time for Brazil Visas will now take a minimum of 7-10 working days.

Each applicant must submit a fully completed Passport/Visa Request Form for all services. This form is necessary in order to begin and complete all transactions.

Partial list of consulate closings and holiday schedules - Link

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