Russian Consulates started accepting applications for the the Private (Shared Value Visa) under the New Presidential Decree.
https://washington.mid.ru/en/consul...a/prepare_documents_for_a_visa/private-visa/#
How to Apply :
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Single private visas for persons who share traditional Russian spiritual and moral values
In accordance with paragraph 4 of the Decree of the President of the Russian Federation dated 19.08.2024 No. 702 “On provision of humanitarian support
to persons who share traditional Russian spiritual and moral values” (hereinafter referred to as the Decree), the persons mentioned in paragraph 1 of the Decree may obtain
single ordinary private visas FOR A PERIOD OF UP TO THREE MONTHS.
Such visas are issued for entry into the territory of the Russian Federation
for the purpose of subsequently submitting an application for a temporary residence permit to the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation without taking into account the quota approved by the Government of the Russian Federation and without submitting a document confirming proficiency in the Russian language, knowledge of the history of Russia and the fundamentals of its legislation.
Only the citizens of the following countries are entitled to petition to obtain such a visa (the list was approved by the
Order of the Government of the Russian Federation dated September 17, 2024, No. 2560-r): Australia,
Austria, Albania, Andorra, Bahamas, Belgium, Bulgaria, Great Britain (including the British Crown Dependencies and British Overseas Territories),
Germany,
Greece, Denmark, Ireland, Iceland, Spain, Italy, Canada, Cyprus,
Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Micronesia,
Monaco, Netherlands,
New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Korea, Romania, San Marino, North Macedonia,
Singapore, Slovenia, United States of America, Taiwan (
China), Ukraine (included in the list, but Ukrainian citizens enter Russia only on a visa-free basis through Sheremetyevo Airport, Moscow), Finland, France, Croatia, Montenegro, Czech Republic, Switzerland, Sweden, Estonia, Japan.
To consider the issue of obtaining the relevant visa it is necessary to submit for review all the documents listed on the page
“PREPARE DOCUMENTS FOR A VISA” (please pay attention to the section “Medical insurance”), as well as a personally completed and signed application in the following form:
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Application form (Decree of 19.08.2024 No. 702)
PREPARE DOCUMENTS FOR A VISA
1. General Information
To apply for a visa you must present the following documents:
1) Passport with at least two clear visa pages valid for at least 6 more months after the expiration date of the requested visa. If the validity condition is not fully met, your visa validity period will be shortened to allow 6 months of passport validity after the visa expiration date.
2) Printed and signed visa application form filled out at
http://visa.kdmid.ru. Please closely follow the instructions in section 2 (Filling out a Visa Application).
3) One passport-size (3.5 cm by 4.5 cm) color photo taken no earlier than 6 months before the date of application. The photo must be clear, forward facing and taken against a plain white or light-colored background.
4) Payment. The Consular Division accepts MONEY ORDERS (Pay to: Embassy of the Russian Federation in the U.S.A.). We do not accept
cash, credit or debit cards, personal or company checks. Please see
VISA FEES page for details.
5) A copy of your passport’s ID page.
6) Invitation or document confirming the purpose to visit the Russian Federation.