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Russian Transit Visa Requirments

The Transit Visa permits you to travel through Russian territory without staying. In accordance with your travel documents and tickets, it is only issued for up to 72 hours if you travel by air, or for up to 10 days if using other means of travel.
For a Transit Visa, please submit:

• The visa of the country of destination and a copy of the air, railway or other ticket with "OK" status (required).
• Your original passport with at least 2 clean, side by side pages to attach the visa to. The passport must be valid for up to 6 months AFTER you planned departure from Russia.
• 2 signed and dated Visa Application Forms (click to download form for US Citizens, click here to download form for non-US citizens. The forms require Adobe Acrobat Reader, you can download this free if you do not have it installed on your computer. Two identical passport size (on white background) photos. Please, write your name on the back of the photos.
• Your payment by money order or cashier's check made out to the Russian
Consulate in accordance with your local Consulate's fees (see Consulates Website or call them). Do not send cash or personal checks.
• Pre-paid self-addressed return envelope from a reliable delivery company (FED EX, DHL, UPS).