US Visa (B1/B2) for the citizens of Russia

Russian citizens who wish to travel to the US for business or tourism purposes must apply for a US B1/B2 Visa.

While the application process cannot be 100% online, we can help you obtain the confirmation page you are required to have for your interview at the embassy, and they can do that offline or online.

Can Russians travel to the USA?

Yes, Russian citizens can enter the United States but must apply for a Visa before traveling. Discover more information below.

What do I need to get a US B1/B2 visa as a Russian?

Here is what you need to apply for a US Visa as a Russian:

• Valid passport – To apply for a US B1/B2 Visa, you need to be a passport holder. At the same time, check its expiration date to ensure it remains valid for at least another 6 months from the date you intend to leave the US.
• Digital photo – The picture needs to follow all the guidelines for a passport photo. For example, it must be taken on a white background as recently as possible.
• Travel itinerary – This is unnecessary if you have not had the chance to make the arrangements yet.
• Dates of 5 previous trips to the US – This requirement does not apply to travelers who have never visited the United States before.
• Additional information – You can be asked to present anything related to your trip, depending on its purpose. Make sure to have whatever documents have something to do with your travels.
• E-mail address – Since we will send you the confirmation page via e-mail in PDF format, ensure that the address you provide is accurate and that you can access it. You need to print out the confirmation before attending your interview.
• Means of payment – iVisa accepts multiple payment methods so that you can use the most convenient one. You can use credit/debit cards.

How do I apply for my US Tourist Visa with iVisa?

You can complete the application form once you have compiled all the information and the documents above. It should take you no more than 20 minutes, but if you need help, the iVisa team is available non-stop and free to customers.

You need to follow these steps:

• The first step is to complete the application request with your general information. In this part, you must be cautious with all the information you offer to avoid mistakes.
• The second step will require you to verify all the information you wrote in step one (to avoid typos or mistakes).
• The last step is fee payment, so be ready to use your debit or credit card in this part.

How long does the visa process usually take?

A US visa can take up to 3 months to be issued to a Russian citizen, depending on the wait time for the interview and administrative processing requirements for the applicant.

Where can I read more about the US B1/B2 Visa for the citizens of Russia?

If you need more help, click here and start talking to one of our customer service agents.

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