RUSSIA
**Some new & exciting requirements: If possible, please print the application double-sided; if hand-written, please use only black ink; cut down photo to fit custom borders on application and do NOT attach it to the application. Just toss it in the package. Thank you.
**Tourist applications require visa support documentation available from your hotel in Russia or for purchase from Tombouctou for $22 per applicant. Request supporting documents in Special Instruction section of Service Request.We will provide you with a guide regarding voucher registration in Russia.
**Business applications require an official invitation, available through your host or for purchase from Tombouctou. Processing speeds and pricing vary, please contact us prior to sending your documents. Request supporting documents in Special Instruction section of Service Request, and contact us for pricing and time-lines.
**Employment applications require an official invitation, available through your host institution. Please note: Applicants are authorized to enter Russia five days after the date of visa issuance. Please plan accordingly.
Additionally,
TOURISM
1. Hotel voucher and tourist confirmation for each applicant from a hotel registered with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (see note above)
BUSINESS
1. Official letter of invitation from host registered with either the Russian Ministry of Interior, Foreign Ministry, or a local or regional office of either (see note above)
HOMESTAY
1. Host must provide applicant with a letter of invitation registered with the Russian Ministry of the Interior (or local office)
2. If requested duration of stay exceeds ninety (90) days, an HIV test is required (a copy of the results must be included)
Employmwnt
1. Host must provide applicant with a letter of invitation registered with the Russian Ministry of the Interior (or local office)
2. If requested duration of stay exceeds ninety (90) days, an HIV test is required (a copy of the results must be included)
TAJIKISTAN
TOURISM
**Complete visa application forms in duplicate
2. A copy of the information page of the passport
BUSINESS
**Complete visa application forms in duplicate
3. Letter of invitation from Ministry of Foreign Affairs
TURKMENISTAN**Application requirements are especially rigid. Please take care in preparing the following:
TOURISM
**Complete visa application forms in duplicate. Do not fold or soil forms; DO NOT staple photos to application; be sure to write dates in dd-mm-yy format. Thanks!)
2. Passport must be signed and have at least six months validity beyond date of travel
3. Copy of information page of passport (oriented vertically on page)
4. Letter of invitation from certified travel or tourism agency in Turkmenistan
BUSINESS
1, 2, 3 as above, and
4. Letter of invitation certified by the State Foreign Citizens Registration Service of Turkmenistan
UZBEKISTANTOURISM
BUSINESS
3. Embassy must be forwarded confirmation from the Uzbekistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs that an invitation on the applicant's behalf was received and approved