If you follow along with this blog then you know that I am sorta an expert on getting a visa to Russia from Kiev, Ukraine. Remember I said sorta…
I will again post what it takes me to get a visa in Ukraine for Russia. This visa is a same day, dual entry (2), Business visa and it is good for three (3) months. It cost me $400 dollars.
Yes – you can spend less on a visa and stay longer in Ukraine. So unless you have a very cheap place to stay for 10 days, the bargain is same day visa. I have the cheapest hotel that I could find and it runs $36 dollars a day for single economy.
What is needed for me to get a visa in Ukraine to Russia?
Two applications for Russian visa. (Link)
Two Russian approved passport size photos.(paste to appropriate spot on application) (Link)
A copy of your passport. (black and white is best for clarity)
A copy of your immigration card received while crossing the Ukraine border. (Link)
A letter of invitation, in telex form. (Important – Telex – Important) (Link)
$400 American dollars (only – America dollars – only)
Get to the consulate by 9am and be prepared to wait a few hours. Once accepted by the consulate they will take your money and tell you to come back between 3pm and 4pm for same day visa. They have a lot of people getting visas so do not be late, because you will be moved to the next day. (I stood an hour out in -20 C in a line to make sure that I could catch my train that night.)
These links are a few of the past posts of mine to get a Russian visa:
http://www.windowstorussia.com/2009/07/pickpocket-we-all-think-that-it-will_31.html
http://www.windowstorussia.com/2009/08/pickpocket-we-all-think-that-it-will_07.html
http://www.windowstorussia.com/2009/04/windows-to-russia-kiev-visa-trip-4-21.html
The best way to get all my articles is to just search the blog and you will find almost a hundred articles about Russian visas…
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Maybe I have asked this before, but why are you still getting a VISA? With a Russian wife, wouldn't it be easier to apply for a vitnozhitilstvo (green card)? I was going to apply for one from the USA, but it seems like we need to at least own property in Russia in order to do that. Otherwise, it shouldn't be difficult and it may save you a great deal of money in the long run.
I was wondering what the path to citizenship is in Russia. Does Russia have something similar to an I-130 petition for the alien spouse? Also does Russia have language fluency requirements (aka Norway)?