Russian Visa Fees and Processing Times

Russian visa fees vary by nationality, visa type and filing office. The consular fee is paid to the filing office and is separate from the invitation service price.

Consular fees vary by citizenship, visa category, number of entries and filing office. For US applicants, the Washington and Houston official fee schedules list $185 under their standard schedules (checked October 2026). The New York tourist-visa checklist also lists $185, cash only in New York. Check the responsible office's current tariff: https://washington.mid.ru/en/consular-services/citizens-usa/visa-to-russia/visa_fees/ .

Check the official consulate or visa-centre website for the timetable and any expedited option for your category; an expedited multiple-entry visa is not offered at some US offices.

If a visa centre is authorized for your filing office, check its current service charge on the office's official website. Do not assume one centre or rate applies in every country.

Our tourist invitation starts from $19 and is sent after payment and data checks; a business invitation is quoted separately. These prices do not include the consular fee.

Before paying, confirm the correct route, invitation requirements, consular tariff and any centre charge with your responsible filing office; do not rely on a generic total-cost estimate.