Information, Applications and Procedures for:
Russia Visa Services

Due to high call volume a dedicated toll-free number for Russian visas has been established. Please call 1-800-417-4023 for a Russia Visa Specialist.

Beginning April 10, 2009 the Russian Embassy in the United States will not process same day visas. Please note the new processing times listed below. The business days for processing do not include the day of submission. Applications cannot be mailed direct to the Embassy and you must use an authorized agency to submit your documents.

A Briggs specializes in securing Russian visas. We are 7 blocks from the Russian Embassy and process visas every day for residents of all 50 states.

Please select the appropriate Russia visa type and receive step-by-step instructions and applications.

What does a Russian travel visa look like? It shows information such as your name, date of birth and dates of validity. A Russian visa takes up one full page in a passport.

A Briggs works directly with the Embassy of Russia daily to assist you in securing your Russian visa. If you are in a hurry, we can secure your visa as quickly as 24 hours. Normal processing requires four business days. Our Russia visa specialists have 39 years of experience. If you need to talk to them, give us a call at 800-806-0581.

During business hours, our specialists answer 97% of calls live within three rings - no voice mail, options, or phone trees.

Russia Facts
Conventional long form: Russian Federation
Conventional short form: Russia
Local long form: Rossiyskaya Federatsiya
Local short form: Rossiya
Former: Russian Empire, Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic

U.S. Embassy In Russia
Chief of mission: Ambassador Alexander VERSHBOW
Embassy: Bolshoy Devyatinskiy Pereulok No. 8, 121099 Moscow
Mailing address: PSC-77, APO AE 09721
Telephone: [7] (095) 728-5000
Fax: [7] (095) 728-5090
Consulate(s) general: Saint Petersburg, Vladivostok, Yekaterinburg

Note: Americans living in or visiting Russia are encouraged to register at the Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy in Russia and obtain updated information on travel and security within Russia.

Russian Medical Facilities
Medical care is below western standards, with shortages of basic medical supplies and equipment and inferior standards of care and hygiene. The few “quality” facilities in Moscow that approach acceptable standards have limited space and do not accept all cases (i.e., they may reject cases of infectious illnesses or trauma). Access to these facilities usually requires cash payment at western rates upon admission.

The U.S. embassy and consulates maintain lists of such facilities and English-speaking doctors. Many resident Americans travel to the west for their medical needs. Such travel can be very expensive if undertaken under emergency conditions. Travelers should check their insurance coverage and purchase supplemental coverage for medical evacuation. A medical evacuation from Russian can cost between $50,000 to $100,000, depending on the complexity of the situation. Elderly travelers and those with existing health problems may be at particular risk. Elective surgery and non-essential blood transfusions are not recommended, due to uncertainties surrounding the local blood supply. Most hospitals and clinics in major urban areas have adopted the use of disposable syringes as standard practice; however, travelers to remote regions should bring a supply of sterile, disposable syringes for eventualities. Travelers should refrain from visiting tattoo parlors or piercing services due to the risk of infection.