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First of all you will need to get an invitation for visa. We offer such invitations for a flat rate of $35. Buy Visa Invitation
Once you have the visa invitation, you can start the visa application. You will need to 1) make two passport photos, 2) fill out this visa application form, 3) to make two money orders for $131 (Consular fees) and $20 (for returning FedEx shipping). You will need to submit all of these along with your passport to the Russian Consulate in New York. *Please note: the Russian Consulate in Washington DC has stopped accepting applications by mail.
 Visa Application
Once you receive your visa from the Consulate you are set to go to Russia. Please note that when you arrive there, you are suppose to undergo the official registration with the local police – the procedure is called the Arrival Registration.
Usually, your hotel will do it for you.
If you are not staying in the hotel we can provide with this registration in Moscow and St. Petersburg. If you would like to purchase this service from us, it costs $70.
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Of course you should not worry about all thes hassles in getting your visa. We will help you with your visa no matter if you are purchasing our tours or cruises. We will ask you is to fill out the official visa application form (since it needs your signature) for each traveler and to mail it to us along with your passport and two passport-size photos.
Visa Application
Here is the mailing address for our visa department. We recommend using FedEx or UPS.
164 Maybury ave, Staten Island, NY 10308
We should receive: 1) signed visa application(s) 2) passport (valid for 6 months after travel dates) 3) two passport pictures
Russian Consulate processes most applications within 2 weeks from the date when they receive them. That’s why we recommend starting the process at least one month before the departure. Russian Consulate offers expedited processing option for an additional fee. One week processing (around 2 weeks with all the mailing) costs $280. Three day processing (around 1.5 week with all the mailing) costs $350.
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