How to get a Russian Visa
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How to get a Russian Visa

• – for some kinds of visas (diplomatic, official, etc.);
  – for some kinds of visa-free travel;
  – for citizens of some visa-free countries.

Step 1 – Obtaining the Visa Invitation to Russia;
Step 2 – Getting the visa issued by the Russian Consulate;
Step 3 – Registering your visa upon arrival in Russia
Important: Visa House can assist you in Step 1 and Step 3.

• Decide what type of visa is the most suitable for your trip;
  

  It is quite possible that the type of visa issued will differ from the exact purpose of your trip.

• Find an intermediary a Russian company or person – who can issue the Visa Invitation for you;
  

  It is possible to find an agency that can help you get a Visa Invitation.

• Request the Visa Invitation and, if necessary, its delivery to you.

• Contact your local Russian Consulate in order to determine their requirements for obtaining your visa;
• Prepare the required package of documents and submit it to the Consulate;
• Pick up your visa and check to make sure that the information is correct.
  

  A local agency may be able to assist you with pickup and delivery.

• You must register your visa in three working days upon arrival in Russia. Visa House provides this service free of charge for Business visas, otherwise the Russian company or person that invited you to Russia (or sold you the Visa Invitation) should help you register your visa is lost or stolen, etc.).
  Exceptions:
  – If you are staying at a hotel, the hotel administration will register your visa for the period of stay;
  – You are not required to register your visa if you stay in Russia for less than 3 days.