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Information, Applications and Procedures for:
Russia Work Visas
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.
Notice 2012-05-15
Due to a new visa procedure incorporated by the Outsourcing company that processes Russia visa applications, RUSH processing is not a guarantee and may be extended. Purchasing non refundable tickets is not recommended and A Briggs is not responsible for the delays. Please allow additional time for processing. A valid passport and visa are required to enter Russia. Americans arriving without valid passports and the appropriate visa may not be permitted to enter and will be subject to a fine and immediate deportation at the traveler's expense.
Immunization Requirements: Please see the Center for Disease Control for the current immunization requirements for travel abroad. Be sure to click on all countries to which you are traveling to review the immunization requirements for each.
Please follow the instructions below. After you read all the instructions, if you have any questions, call us at 1-800-417-4023 before you start the process.
Items required to secure your visa to Russia.
Submit your current, valid, signed Passport. It must not expire within 6 months and must have at least 2 blank visa pages. If you do not have the proper blank visa pages in your passport, you must first amend your passport to have pages added. A Briggs will secure your visa using the added pages. If your passport expires within six months, you must renew your passport and then we will secure your visa with the new passport. The Embassy of Russia requires your passport be signed prior to submission. If you are acquiring a new passport book through A Briggs, the new passport book must be returned to you, signed, and then returned to A Briggs; additional shipping fees apply to all shipments made on an A Briggs shipping account.
Submit one online application form with your original signature. Prior to starting the online application, please follow the link to additional instructions to help you in the process.
The San Francisco consulate requires two original applications for multiple entry requests.
IMPORTANT: An incomplete visa application form may delay the processing of your visa.
Additional Instructions
Russia Visa Application
When you place the online application, you will be asked to create a Login ID and Password. Please print both of these and send them with the rest of requested items.
Submit a recent, 2x2 Passport Photograph taken by a passport photographer. A digital or non-passport style photograph is not acceptable. Passport Photo Requirements
The San Francisco consulate requires two passport photos for multiple entry requests.
We can prepare passport photographs for you at select A Briggs office locations nationwide.
Passport Photo Locations
If you are not a US citizen, submit your proof of your legal long-term US residency (i.e. US Permanent Resident Card or US visa). A photocopy is acceptable.
Submit a computer-generated flight itinerary from your travel agent, airline, or online booking agency or a copy of your ticket(s). A photocopy is acceptable. It must indicate your name, date of arrival and departure from Russia and flight information.
Submit an original, official invitation letter from the Russian Ministry of Interior or Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
If you are under 18 years of age and you are not accompanied by both parents, submit a Letter of Consent. It must be signed by the non-accompanying parent. It must indicate who will be traveling with you and that your parents agree to the trip.
If you are not a US citizen, submit proof of medical insurance which provides coverage for your entire stay in Russia. A copy of your medical card is acceptable.
Submit a copy of recent HIV test results taken within the last 90 days.
The validity of your visa will match the dates specified in the invitation exactly. You will not be able to stay in Russia past the dates specified.
Minimum processing time for Work Visas is 7 business days. Rush or emergency service is not available.
| Type |
Entry | Price |
Validity | Processing Time |
| Work |
Single | 170.00 |
3 months | 10-20 days |
| Work |
Single | 280.00 |
3 months | 7-8 days |
NOTE: Processing times are business days, and do not include weekends, holidays, and regular consular closings. The first day begins the day after your package is received by A Briggs except in the case of pre-arranged same day service when available. Prices are per applicant.
$55 for regular service for which we secure your visa from the Embassy in its normal time of issuance; or
$135 for rush service for which we secure your visa as quickly as the Embassy will issue it. $175 for same day service when available. Please call 1-800-806-0581 in advance to determine availability. Prices are per applicant.
You must complete the Online Order Form.
The order form gives us your name, address, shipping information and payment method. Multiple applicants can be entered using one order form. Please print two copies of the confirmation page. Include one copy with the documents you ship to us and keep one copy for your records.
While completing the online order form in this step, you will be asked how you want to pay A Briggs. You may pay our fees online with a credit card or enclose a personal or business check or money order.
Click here to fill out the online order form.
Shipping Address
Processing Department
A Briggs Passport & Visa Expeditors
1921 Sunderland PL NW
Washington, DC 20036
1-800-806-0581
Carrier Specific Shipping Notes
On the FedEx air bill, check the box in 4a "FedEx Priority Overnight".
Do NOT ship "First Overnight" unless instructed otherwise by an A Briggs agent; this will delay the delivery of your package.
The UPS Shipping Document must indicate "UPS Next Day Air". Any other type of UPS service is NOT acceptable.
For shipments via USPS Express Mail or other shipping providers, please follow the instructions carefully when completing the air bill.
Note: Additional shipping costs must be charged to a credit card for each package shipped to an international destination and the following locations: Alaska, Hawaii, and all U.S. Territories.
Saturday Delivery is an additional $14 when available to US destinations.
Failure to follow these instructions may cause a delay in processing, and could also result in additional charges on your order for shipping, such as: before 8:00am delivery, Saturday Delivery, etc. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call us toll free at 1-800-806-0581.
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Passports |
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15+ Day* |
$45.00 |
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11-14 Day* |
$95.00 |
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8-10 Day* |
$145.00 |
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4-7 Day* |
$195.00 |
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1-3 Day* |
$275.00 |
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Visas |
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Non-Rush |
$55.00 |
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Rush |
$135.00 |
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Emergency |
$175.00 |
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