Visa & entry information

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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).