How to apply for Russian tourist visa in the US

To apply for Russian tourist visa an applicant should submit to the Russian Consulate in the United States a completed visa application form, national passport, two standard passport pictures, Money Order as well as:

• Standard Russian visa tourist confirmation (Russian visa support letter) from the authorized hosting Russian travel agency, registered with the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The confirmation should contain full name of the traveler, date of birth, passport number, date of entry/departure, itinerary, the agency's reference number, registration number, official seal and signature of the authorized person;

• Voucher issued by an authorized travel agency, indicating full name of the traveler, date of birth, passport number, dates of entry and departure, name of the hosting Russian Tourist Company.

Russian tourist visa can be issued for not longer than 30 days! When entering Russia with a Russian tourist visa, you could be also asked to present at the border checkpoint your Russian visa tourist confirmation, voucher and a return ticket with a fixed date of departure from Russia. You also will have to prove that you have sufficient funds for your travel.