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Sam’s Passport Inc. has been providing superior travel documentation service for over a decade. During this time, we have mastered the process of document expediting to ensure our clients experience a hassle-free and efficient process.
NOTE: Some Countries will require you to apply in person and Sam’s Passport cannot assist you in the process of their visa due to their own regulations.
START EXPEDITING YOUR VISAChoose a Visa Type
NOTE: Please provide us with a printed of the Login ID & Password when submitting application, this will enable us to double check the application so that there is no rejection/
NOTE: USSR/emigrated from USSR/ or Born in Russia please submit the following:
Applicants who used to be citizens of the USSR or the Russian Federation and emigrated from the USSR or from Russia must submit one of the documents which confirms that they are no longer citizens of the Russian Federation (so called “Visa to Israel” or stamp in their passport saying that they left for “permanent residence abroad” before February, 06 1992 or official document certifying that their Russian citizenship was renounced), otherwise the applications will not be accepted.
Sam’s Passport Inc. is a Licensed and Registered Company with the Russian Embassy.
We will FedEx or deliver your passport back to your address as soon as the consulate releases your passport to us.
There are different types of visas for Russia and each has its own requirements, processing time and fees. Please click on the visa type that fits your needs.
Must be signed and valid for at least 6 months beyond intended stay.
NOTE: For Non U.S. Citizens Applicant must submit either notarized Copy of Alien Registration Card (Green Card) -or- evidence of legal status in USA (valid visa plus I-94 in passport)
The below link for the Online visa Application form must be completed and signed.
Before the application is printed, be sure that the page is properly aligned. If you are unsure about page alignment, you can call for assistance or we can complete the application on your behalf for a fee of $35.00
NOTE: Applications will not be accepted if they are not typed. Please do not leave any blanks, applications that are not fully completed will be rejected by the consulate at the applicants expense.
NOTE: Please choose “VLS Houston” for the application.
NOTE: Number #13 on the application must match the address on the LOI provided.
NOTE: All applications must be printed one sheet of paper, two sided or it will be rejected.
NOTE: 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.
Please provide one Good Quality Color Passport-Type photographs with white background.
Note – If you do not appear in your passport photo with glasses, please provide a visa photo that reflects a similar image. If you do provide a photo with glasses, please make sure it is free of blemishes or a visible glare.
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 for 30 days single or double. And also Business Single, double and multiple entries at your request, please contact us for pricing).
Please provide a copy of your flight itinerary and a hotel reservation.
All Non U.S. citizens provide a copy of their medical insurance for travel.
Mandatory medical insurance on the basis of reciprocity is required for the citizens of:
Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, UK, Sweden and Switzerland.
Single Entry
Fees
$198.00 – 10 business days visa fee
$5.00 – Money order
$150.00 – Sam’s Service fee regular
Double entry
Fees
$198.00 – 10 business days visa fee
$5.00 – Money order
$150.00 – Sam’s Service fee regular
Multiple entry
Fees
$198.00 – 10 business days visa fee
$5.00 – Money order
$150.00 – Sam’s Service fee regular
NOTE: NO EXPEDITED PROCESSING
Sam’s Passport Inc
1811 Bering Drive
Suite #100,
Houston, TX, 77057
Tel: (713) 784-5501
Please use Fedex priority overnight or UPS priority overnight to ship your documents to Sam’s Passport Inc.
Sams Order Form
You must complete the Sams Online Order Form.
The order form gives Sams your name, address, shipping information and payment method. Multiple applicants can be entered using one order form. You only need to complete one Sams order form per request. Please print two copies of the confirmation page. Include one copy with the documents you ship to Sams and keep one copy for your records.
While completing the online order form in this step, you will be asked how you want to pay Sams fees. You may pay our fees online with a credit card or enclose a personal or business check or money order.
These requirements are applicable for Non-US Citizens
Sams Order Form
You must complete the Sams Online Order Form.
The order form gives Sams your name, address, shipping information and payment method. Multiple applicants can be entered using one order form. You only need to complete one Sams order form per request. Please print two copies of the confirmation page. Include one copy with the documents you ship to Sams and keep one copy for your records.
While completing the online order form in this step, you will be asked how you want to pay Sams fees. You may pay our fees online with a credit card or enclose a personal or business check or money order.
| Sam’s Service Fee | Consular Visa Fees | |
| $95.00 - Regular 7-14 Working Days | $50.00 - Per Visa | |
| $125.00 - Rush 3-5 Working Days | $70.00 – Per Visa | |
| $175.0 - Emergency 2-3 Working Days | $100.00 – Per Visa |
Return Postage (Fed-Ex/UPS/Air Borne)
- Priority Delivery= $30.00
- First Overnight = $70.00
- Saturday Delivery = $45.00
Applications will be hand carried to the Embassy and are usually processed in 4-5 business days.
Send the passport and all completed requirements as detailed above to:
Sam’s Passport And Visa Services
1811 Bering Drive Suite #100
Houston TX, 77057
Telephone 713-784-5501
Fax Number 713-784-5588
Toll Free 1-877-784-5501
NOTE: Please provide us with a printed of the Login ID & Password when submitting application, this will enable us to double check the application so that there is no rejection/
NOTE: USSR/emigrated from USSR/ or Born in Russia please submit the following:
Applicants who used to be citizens of the USSR or the Russian Federation and emigrated from the USSR or from Russia must submit one of the documents which confirms that they are no longer citizens of the Russian Federation (so called “Visa to Israel” or stamp in their passport saying that they left for “permanent residence abroad” before February, 06 1992 or official document certifying that their Russian citizenship was renounced), otherwise the applications will not be accepted.
Sam’s Passport Inc. is a Licensed and Registered Company with the Russian Embassy.
We will FedEx or deliver your passport back to your address as soon as the consulate releases your passport to us.
There are different types of visas for Russia and each has its own requirements, processing time and fees. Please click on the visa type that fits your needs.
Must be signed and valid for at least 6 months beyond intended stay.
NOTE: For Non U.S. Citizens Applicant must submit either notarized Copy of Alien Registration Card (Green Card) -or- evidence of legal status in USA (valid visa plus I-94 in passport)
The below link for the Online visa Application form must be completed and signed.
Before the application is printed, be sure that the page is properly aligned. If you are unsure about page alignment, you can call for assistance or we can complete the application on your behalf for a fee of $35.00
NOTE: Applications will not be accepted if they are not typed. Please do not leave any blanks, applications that are not fully completed will be rejected by the consulate at the applicants expense.
NOTE: Please choose “VLS Houston” for the application.
NOTE: Number #13 on the application must match the address on the LOI provided.
NOTE: All applications must be printed one sheet of paper, two sided or it will be rejected.
NOTE: 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.
Please provide one Good Quality Color Passport-Type photographs with white background.
NOTE: 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.
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.
Please provide a copy of your flight itinerary and a hotel reservation.
All Non U.S. citizens provide a copy of their medical insurance for travel.
Mandatory medical insurance on the basis of reciprocity is required for the citizens of:
Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, UK, Sweden and Switzerland.
Single Entry
Fees
$198.00 – 10 business days visa fee
$5.00 – Money order
$150.00 – Sam’s Service fee regular
Double entry
Fees
$198.00 – 10 business days visa fee
$5.00 – Money order
$150.00 – Sam’s Service fee regular
Multiple entry
Fees
$198.00 – 10 business days visa fee
$5.00 – Money order
$150.00 – Sam’s Service fee regular
NOTE: NO EXPEDITED PROCESSING
Sam’s Passport Inc
1811 Bering Drive
Suite #100,
Houston, TX, 77057
Tel: (713) 784-5501
Please use Fedex priority overnight or UPS priority overnight to ship your documents to Sam’s Passport Inc.
Sams Order Form
You must complete the Sams Online Order Form.
The order form gives Sams your name, address, shipping information and payment method. Multiple applicants can be entered using one order form. You only need to complete one Sams order form per request. Please print two copies of the confirmation page. Include one copy with the documents you ship to Sams and keep one copy for your records.
While completing the online order form in this step, you will be asked how you want to pay Sams fees. You may pay our fees online with a credit card or enclose a personal or business check or money order.
These requirements are applicable for Non-US Citizens
Sams Order Form
You must complete the Sams Online Order Form.
The order form gives Sams your name, address, shipping information and payment method. Multiple applicants can be entered using one order form. You only need to complete one Sams order form per request. Please print two copies of the confirmation page. Include one copy with the documents you ship to Sams and keep one copy for your records.
While completing the online order form in this step, you will be asked how you want to pay Sams fees. You may pay our fees online with a credit card or enclose a personal or business check or money order.
| Sam’s Service Fee | Consular Visa Fees | |
| $95.00 - Regular 7-14 Working Days | $50.00 - Per Visa | |
| $125.00 - Rush 3-5 Working Days | $70.00 – Per Visa | |
| $175.0 - Emergency 2-3 Working Days | $100.00 – Per Visa |
Return Postage (Fed-Ex/UPS/Air Borne)
- Priority Delivery= $30.00
- First Overnight = $70.00
- Saturday Delivery = $45.00
Applications will be hand carried to the Embassy and are usually processed in 4-5 business days.
Send the passport and all completed requirements as detailed above to:
Sam’s Passport And Visa Services
1811 Bering Drive Suite #100
Houston TX, 77057
Telephone 713-784-5501
Fax Number 713-784-5588
Toll Free 1-877-784-5501