NOTES ON RUSSIA:
VISA - VERY
DIFFICULT - APPLY IN HOME COUNTRY OR AT LEAST TWO COUNTRIES !AWAY!
USA VISA RUSSIA
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http://travel.state.gov/visa/americans1.html Information Dated March 9,
2004
*Passport and visa required. Tourist visa requires 1 application form, 1 photo,
confirmation and voucher from travel agency and/or hotel in Russia, cover letter
from travel agency, and processing fee. Business visa requires 1 application, 1
photo, cover letter from your company, and letter of an official invitation from
an authorized Russian counterpart and visa-processing fee. Visa processing fee
for business and tourist visas is $70 for 2 weeks, $80 for 1 week, and $110 for
less than 3 working days. Multiple-entry business visa (needs confirmation
through the Russian MFA) processing fee is $200 to $450. Fees must be paid by
money order or cashier’s check only. Provide SASE for return of passport by
mail. HIV test certificate required for anyone staying over 3 months. For
additional information, contact the Consular Section of
the Embassy of Russia, 2641 Tunlaw
Road, NW, Washington, DC 20007 (202/939-8907 or 8918) or the nearest Consulate
General: NY (212/348-0926, 0955, 0626), CA (415/928-6878), or WA (206/728-1910).
Internet: www.russianembassy.org
