On September 9, 2012, the new visa regime between the Russian Federation and the United States of America entered into force. Please find the text of the visa agreement here. Please continue to check our website for additional information, and contact your nearest Russian Embassy or Consulate General about specific requirements for visa applications.

Sign up with Embassy Mocow via Smart Traveler

Enrolling in the Smart Traveler program makes your whereabouts known to the Embassy.  This allows us to contact you in an emergency and send you updates on important country specific information.  We cannot help you if we do not know where you are, so please sign up.  It’s quick and easy -  click here to begin!

To assist in emergency circumstances we also suggest that you leave a copy of your itinerary with someone in the United States.  Please also visit our Consular Information Sheet for the Russian Federation, and, for general information on traveling overseas, check out the Department of State's Tips for Traveling Abroad. 

In accordance with the Privacy Act, information on your welfare or whereabouts may not be released without your expressed written authorization.