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  • Herbie Hancock in St. Petersburg. (State Dept.)

    Herbie Hancock is one of America’s best-known jazz pianists. His music transcends the limits of traditional genres with elements of funk, soul, jazz & modern classical.

  • Deputy Under Secretary of Commerce Michelle O'Neill presents a certificate of appreciation to Aleksander Lvov, Director General of Solex for significant contribution to U.S. truck exports to Russia. (State Dept.)

    Deputy Under Secretary of Commerce Michelle O'Neill presents a certificate of appreciation to Aleksander Lvov, Director General of Solex for significant contribution to U.S. truck exports to Russia.

  • Maestro Riccardo Muti leads the Chicago Symphony Orchestra at the Great Hall of the Philharmonia in St. Petersburg Russia. (Todd Rosenberg Photography 2012.)

    Chicago Symphony Orchestra in St. Petersburg. Maestro Riccardo Muti leads the Chicago Symphony Orchestra at the Great Hall of the Philharmonia in St. Petersburg Russia.

  • Brotherhood Singers Win Hearts and Minds with Gospel and Motown. (State Dept.)

    Brotherhood Singers Win Hearts and Minds with Gospel and Motown.

  • Nikolai Fechin (1881-1955): New Exhibit in the Russian Museum. (State Dept.)

    Nikolai Fechin (1881-1955): New Exhibit in the Russian Museum.

  • New project of the Consulate: Discover America through interviews with professionals from the U.S. (State Dept.)

    New project of the Consulate: Discover America through interviews with professionals from the U.S.

Consulate News

Important Consulate Announcements

  • Visa Processing Fees to Change Worldwide on April 13, 2012

    The U.S. Mission in Russia wishes to inform the Russian public of the following worldwide change relating to fees for non immigrant visa applications. The fee charged for processing an application for most non-petition-based nonimmigrant visas (NIV) will increase from $140 to $160 USD beginning April 13, 2012. This and other changes are based on a cost-of-service study required by American law. This study is performed to determine the cost of processing nonimmigrant visas so that these costs can be fully recovered. Please note that receipts for NIV payments made prior to the fee changes will be accepted for 90 days after the fee takes effect.  

  • Eligibility to Participate in U.S. Visa Interview Waiver Program Expands in Russia

    The U.S. Mission in Russia is pleased to announce an expansion of our current interview waiver program as a part of President Obama’s Executive Order to substantially increase travel and tourism to the United States. Starting immediately, certain applicants who have previously been issued a visa that expired in the past 47 months will be eligible to renew their visa without an interview.  Read more »

  • New Appointment Service for Non-Immigrant Visa Applicants

    The U.S. Mission in Russia (Moscow, St. Petersburg, Yekaterinburg, and Vladivostok) is transitioning to a new appointment service for those applying for a visa to the United States. Starting on August 1, 2011, all applicants... 

  • Changes to Filing I-130 Petitions Overseas

    Effective August 15, 2011, petitioners residing overseas will no longer be able to routinely file Forms I-130, Petitions for Alien Relative, with U.S. Embassies and Consulates except in locations where U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has a public...  

  • Important Notice for Diversity Visa (DV) 2012 Entrants (PDF - 7 KB)

    Successful entrants are encouraged to send in their required documents to the Kentucky Consular Center (KCC) immediately, so that an interview appointment at the appropriate U.S. Embassy or consulate can be scheduled before the program ends. In order for an appointment to be scheduled with either a U.S. Embassy or Consulate, entrants must first submit the Form DSP-122 and Form DS-230 to KCC. Embassies and consulates...  

  • New Appointment System for American Citizen Services (PDF - 10 KB)

    The American Citizen Services (ACS) Unit of the U.S. Consulate General in St. Petersburg has introduced an Appointment System for all services, including passport renewals (and passport extra pages), Consular Reports of Birth Abroad, notarial services, and general...  

Regional News

U.S. Visas

  • U.S. Visa Information Service for Russia. (State Dept.)

Diplomat`s notes

  • Blog of the U.S. Consul General in St. Petersburg. (State Dept.)

U.S. Citizen Services

  • Latest Messages for U.S. Citizens. (State Dept.)

American Seasons in Russia

  • Chicago Symphony Orchestra in Russia. (State Dept.)

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