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US Citzens in Switzerland Need Russian Visa

 
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lildeb
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 25, 2009 9:14 pm    Post subject: US Citzens in Switzerland Need Russian Visa Reply with quote

We are US citizens temporarily in Switzerland for my husband's job. Do I have to mail our passports to the US to get our Russian tourist visa or can I go to a Russian Consulate? We do not want to be without our passports while out of the country. I am hoping if I have all the required documentation I can go into a Russian Consulate and obtain the visa. I would still use the services of this site to obtain the correct paperwork. Besides the invitation, can I use your visa application form?
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David-T
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Joined: 23 Mar 2010
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PostPosted: Thu Feb 26, 2009 1:15 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

hi,
about russian embassy in Bern or russian consulate in Geneva, they will issue visas to non swiss citizens, ONLY if you have a residence permit in Switzerland.
At least it was like this in 2007. Maybe call them to make sure.
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lildeb
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PostPosted: Thu Feb 26, 2009 7:50 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thank you for your reply. I did call the consulate in Bern and you are correct. They will issue visas to non swiss citizens, ONLY if you have a residence permit in Switzerland.
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Donovan
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PostPosted: Sat Mar 07, 2009 8:15 pm    Post subject: swiss residence permit Reply with quote

Hi lildeb. Did you aqcuire your Swiss residence permit easily? Did everything work out alright? I am in the same situation, but I am Canadian in Berlin.
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