Visas
Nonimmigrant Visa Services
The consular section at the United States Embassy in Moscow issues hundreds of visas each day for Russian citizens who wish to visit, study, or temporarily work in the United States. This website contains information about types of visas, application forms and other necessary documents, and the steps necessary to apply for a United States visa.
Using the menu on this page, you can find answers to the most commonly asked questions, as well as instructions to guide you through the visa application process.
If you have questions that are not answered in this website, you may contact us via telephone or email.
For additional information you can visit the U.S. Department of State website.
PLEASE NOTE:
Please note that Pony Express is the only courier authorized by the U.S. Embassy to schedule appointments and transmit documents to and from the embassy. At the time an application is submitted to Pony Express, each applicant will be informed of the date and time to come to the embassy for biometric finger scanning and, if necessary, a personal interview. The use of other courier services for transmission of documents to Pony Express may delay processing.
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