RUSSIAN VISA CHEAT SHEET

1. Make a plan (you cannot apply for a Russian Visa until 90 days prior to your entrance into ) 2. Obtain tourist voucher 3. Fill out online application (this can be completed and saved online while waiting for your reference # to come back and can be used for your next application) 4. Receive reference # and input into VISA application 5. Have official VISA photo taken 6. Submit application either in person or via Embassy Link

A. OR OTHER -The passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the dates of the trip. It must have 2 completely blank pages (not including pages 1-5). It should be signed on page 3 and be in good condition.

B. PHOTOGRAPH-This should be a recent, passport style photo (front facing head and shoulders). The photo must be clear, well defined and have been taken against a plain white or plain, light coloured background. It should be 35mm x 45mm (1 3/8" x 1 3/4") and should be glued to the form where indicated.

C. APPLICATION FORM-The application form is to be completed online ONLY https://visa.kdmid.ru/PetitionChoice.aspx . PLEASE NOTE THE UNIQUE NUMBER, this will allow you to access the form online for up to 30 days. The signature must be in BLACK INK. The application is a two page form and must be printed on one page back to back (opposite sides of the same sheet). Any corrections or whiteout on the forms will not be accepted by the Embassy in ; all questions must be answered.

D. PHOTOCOPY OF THE INFORMATION PAGE OF THE PASSPORT-A photocopy of page 2 (photo page) of the Canadian passport.

E. TOURIST VOUCHER must be signed by authorized person and carry the official seal of the Russian travel company with its reference number.