Copy Right 2017 BCV Visa and Passport. All rights reserved.
Please make sure the mailing address is:
21306 Chickory Trail Katy, TX 77450 281 660 6151
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Tell: 281 660 6151
service@bcvisa.com
BCV
Visa and Passport Service

1. Passport requirement.
You must send your actual passport, not a copy of it. Your passport must be signed and be valid for at least 6 months beyond the ).
Passports must also be in good condition and not altered in any way.
- If your passport does not meet these requirements, please contact BCV for further instructions.
- Non-US citizens must present proof of legal residency, such as a photocopy of either a green card, a valid visa issued by the United
States government, or an American Re-entry Permit.
2. Visa Application Form
The Russian Consulate requires a visa application completed online. Click here to complete the application form online. When you
start your application form online, It's very important to keep ID number (located top of web-page) and Password for your record. Your
visa request cannot be processed if you do not complete the application form online. Your completed application must:
- Provide answers for all fields (handwritten changes are not accepted). If a question is not applicable to the applicant, he/she should put
“N/A”.
- Include your name as it appears in your passport
- Include the institution or organization in Russia to be visited
- Display an original signature inside the box found directly below the section where we will attach your photograph
- Be accompanied by a copy of your Application ID and password.
Notice: Last question on application form: "Select the location where you will be apply for your visa": please select VFS (Houston)
3. Cover Letter
A letter of introduction is required. The cover letter must indicate the nature of visit, number of entries, probable duration of stay, and
validity of visa requested. An original signature must be applied.
4. Official Student Invitation
You must provide an original Student Invitation Letter obtained by your host institute in Russia from Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
5. Medical Requirement
You must provide a recent HIV test result certificate, taken within previous 90 days.
4. Passport-type Photo
You must provide one color, 2x2 passport-type photos that be taken within the last three months against an all-white background and
printed on high-quality photo paper. DO NOT affix the photo to the application or trim the photo to fit the box on the application. Please
leave it loose in your package and we will handle the rest. Photos printed on regular papers are not accepted.
5. BCV order Form
Complete the BCV Visa Order Form online. This online form is essential for us to know your application is coming and your shipping
address and contact information
Additional Requirements that may apply to you
6. Former Russian Nationals Only
You must provide a cover letter stating the date that you renounced your Russian citizenship. The consulate will not issue a visa to
former Russian nationals who do not supply this cover letter.
7. Minors Traveling to Russia
All minors must submit a copy of his or her birth certificate. Other conditions may apply:
- If the minor is traveling to Russia with only one parent or without both parents, he or she must submit a notarized original letter of
consent providing permission from the non-accompanying parent or legal guardian to travel to Russia on the specified dates of the
trip. Those signing this letter must provide copies of his or her driver’s license and passport information page
- If the minor is adopted, you must submit a copy of the adoption papers in addition to a copy of the birth certificate
- If the parents already hold a Russian visa, they must provide a copy of the Russian visa showing validity that covers the minor’s travel
dates
- If the parents are Russian citizens, they must provide certification of Russian citizenship
8. Former Soviet and Ukrainian Citizens
Click here for additional Requirement for former USSR country citizen and their children
Instructions for Expedited Russia Student Visa Application
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Collect and Send the Following Documents to us
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Visa Fee + BCV Service Fee
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Send back your visa via FedEx
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FedEx priority overnight, FedEx Saturday Delivery.
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Enclosing a prepaid air bill or an envelope with sufficient stamps (US Post Office Express Mail, Priority Mail with Delivery Confirmation, or Certified Mail. Regular Mails or Priority Mails without confirmation are not accepted).
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A. Visa Fee and BCV Service Fee
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BCV Visa and Passport Services 21306 Chickory Trail Katy, TX 77450 281 660 6151
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As a private passport and visa service company that officially registered with but not affiliated with China consulate, BCV does not issue visa or in any way determine visa issuance. BCV is not and cannot be responsible for any determinations, act or omissions by China Consulate. Chinese consular officials are entitled to decide on the type, number of entries, validity and duration of each stay of a visa to be issued based on Chinese laws and regulations. Consular officials reserve the right to decline a visa application or revoke an issued visa.
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