Russian Visa from the USA

How to obtain Russian Visa from the US?

The requirements may differ depending on the travel purpose:

• The tourist visa is designed for those who want to travel and sightsee for tourism reasons.
• A private visa is good for visitors who want to meet Russian friends (however, it is advised to apply for a tourist visa rather than a private visa, as a tourist visa is a more reliable and more simple way to take a tour to Russia).
• The business visa is suitable for foreign candidates who wish to explore business opportunities in Russia.
• A work visa is required for foreign citizens who want to pursue their career and professional development in Russian companies.
• Electronic visa: for example, short-stay trips.

Russian Visa Comparison:

Here is a quick comparison of Russian visa types:

The Russia (RF) visa for US citizens can be provided by a Russian consular institution in the US or any country where the US citizen has a permanent residence permit. Americans can get a Russian visa from these consular centers of the Russian Federation: 

Russian Consulate in the USA:

Current Addresses of Russian Embassies in the USA 

1. Embassy of the Russian Federation in the USA, Consular Section of the Embassy

• Address: 2641 Tunlaw Rd., NW, Washington, DC 20007
• Telephone: (8-10-1-202) 939-89-07, 939-89-13, 939-89-18
• Fax: (8-10-1-202) 483-75-79
• E-mail: waconsru@prodigy.net
• Website: www.russianembassy.org
• Working hours: From Monday to Friday – from 09:00 to 18:00 (by appointment only).

2. Consulate General of the Russian Federation in New York

• Address: Consulate General of the Russian Federation in New York, 9 East 91 Street, New York, NY, 10128, USA
• Telephone: (8-10-1-212) 348-17-17, 348-57-62, 348-09-26
• Fax: (8-10-1-212) 831-91-62
• E-mail: mail@ruscon.org
• Website: www.ruscon.org
• Working hours: From Monday to Friday – from 09:00 to 12:30

3. Consulate General of the Russian Federation in San Francisco

• Address: The Consulate General of the Russian Federation in San Francisco 2790 Green Street, San Francisco, CA, 94123, USA
• Telephone: (8-10-1-415) 928-68-78, 202-98-02
• Fax: (8-10-1-415) 929-03-06
• E-mail: consulsf@sbcglobal.net
• Website: www.consulrussia.org
• Working hours: From Monday to Friday – on visa issues from 09.00 to 12.00. Monday through Friday – at the Passport and Legal Affairs, from 14.00 to 17.00.

4. Consulate-General of Russia in Houston

• Address: Consulate General of the Russian Federation in Houston, 1333 West Loop South, Ste.1300, Houston, TX 77027
• Telephone: (8-10-1-713) 337-33-00 ext. 309
• Fax: (8-10-1-713) 337-33-05
• E-mail: info@rusconshouston.org
• Website: www.rusconhouston.mid.ru
• Working hours: From Monday to Friday – from 09.00 to 12.00

5. Consulate General of the Russian Federation in Seattle

• Address: Consulate General of Russia in Seattle 600 University Street #2510 One Union Square Building Seattle, WA 98101
• Telephone: (8-10-1-206) 728-02-32, 728-19-10
• Fax: (8-10-1-206) 728-18-71
• E-mail: consul@seanet.com
• Website: www.netconsul.org
• Working hours: From Monday to Friday – from 08.30 to 17.30, a break from 12.30 to 13.30. Office hours for visitors from 09.00 to 12.00 – for passport and notarial matters; from 14.00 to 17.00 – on visa issues.

Permanent Mission of the Russian Federation to the United Nations in New York

• Address: Permanent Mission of the Russian Federation to the United Nations, 136 East 67th St., New York, N.Y., 10065, USA
• Telehone: (8-10-1-212) 861-49-00, 861-49-01, 861-49-02
• Fax: (8-10-1-212) 628-02-52
• E-mail: mission@russiaun.ru
• Website: http://www.russiaun.ru