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U.S. and Russia Announce Agreement on Visa Issuances

Secretary of State Clinton and Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov have reached agreement on the issuance of nonimmigrant business, tourist, private and humanitarian visas to the Russian Federation, and for business and tourist visas to the United States, as well as…

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short-term official travel visas to both countries. The agreement benefits business travelers and tourists, by granting as a rule, on a reciprocal basis, multiple-entry visas valid for 36 months. The agreement also reduces the documentation required for a visa. This agreement will go into effect after an exchange of diplomatic notes in Moscow.