Do I need a new visa for Russia if my name has been legally changed?

1. Do I need a visa to transfer in Russia?
2. Can I renew my Russian visa in Russia?
3. How do I change my name on my Russian passport?
4. What happens to my US visa if I change my name?
5. How much does it cost to get a Russian visa?
6. How long Russian visa takes?
7. Can you freely leave Russia?
8. Can a Russian tourist visa be extended?
9. Can we extend tourist visa in Russia?
10. How many Russian consulates are there in the United States?
11. How do I renew my Russian passport?

Do I need a visa to transfer in Russia?

Transit visa is appropriate for foreigners intending to transit through Russia en route to a third country. A Transit Visa is not required if you remain in the transit zone of the airport in order to catch an onward or connecting flight within 24 hours of arrival or more in case of forced stop. ...

Can I renew my Russian visa in Russia?

EXTEND YOUR VISA. You can extend the period of your lawful stay in Russia for up to 1 year by extending your Russian visa. ... You can extend a single-entry visa and a multiple-entry visa.

How do I change my name on my Russian passport?

Whether you have a valid Russian internal passport or not, you can still apply for an official name change in your Russian travel passport through either a Russian Consulate or Embassy in the U.S. Russian Consulates abroad have very strict requirements about documents they accept for name changes.

What happens to my US visa if I change my name?

Yes. As long as your passport is still valid for at least six months beyond the date you plan on traveling, you may use your existing visa. ... You are also allowed to apply for a new visa, if you wish. You should also apply for a new visa if the reason your name changed was to correct an error in the previous name.

How much does it cost to get a Russian visa?

Visa Fees At A Glance

How long Russian visa takes?

It takes between 4 working days and 6 weeks to get your Russian visa depending upon the type that you need. The cost also varies according to the visa's type and how quickly you need it. Please see our visa-specific pages for Russian visas (accessible here) for price options.

Can you freely leave Russia?

Everyone may freely leave the Russian Federation. Citizens of the Russian Federation shall have the right to freely return to the Russian Federation."

Can a Russian tourist visa be extended?

Russian visas will be extended regardless of the purpose of the individual's entry to Russia. If the visa has already expired, the temporary stay will be extended.

Can we extend tourist visa in Russia?

The US passport holders can stay in Russia up to 180 days in a row. A tourist or business visa cannot be extended.

How many Russian consulates are there in the United States?

The Russian Federation maintains Consular Offices in five locations in the U.S., with each having its own jurisdiction.

How do I renew my Russian passport?

Here is a list of what you will need:

1. Original valid Russian passport or a copy of the page with the photo on if it is absent.
2. Original plus one copy of a U.S resident permit such as green card, work permit or visa.
3. 5 photos.
4. Completed application form both in hard copy and completed and submitted online.