To my mind hat is one of the main goals of the Interpolitex.

The Exhibition is organized by the Russian Federation Ministry of Internal Affairs, Russian Federal Security Service, Federal Service of National Guard of the Russian Federation and in the capacity of the exhibition operator is Exhibition Companies Group «BIZON».

Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation considers the INTERPOLITEX as the main exhibition held in the interests of the law enforcement bodies of the Russian Federation.

IN THIS RESPECT – FOR THE PURPOSE OF THE FULL IMPLEMENTATION OF THE AGREEMENT ON THE SIMPLIFICATION OF VISA FORMALITIES - IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT US CITIZENS APPLY FOR THREE YEAR MULTIPLE-ENTRY BUSINESS, PRIVATE, HUMANITARIAN AND TOURIST VISAS REGARDLESS OF THE PERIOD OF STAY STATED IN THEIR INVITATIONS. Copies or facsimilies of the invitation are acceptable. A multiple-entry visa allows subsequent trips with a purpose other than what was initially indicated in the visa. Please be advised that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation on December 14, 2016 has issued Order № 23359, which outlines the uniform method in calculating the actual consular expenses, associated with the exercise of consular actions. Call-Center Representatives are standing by to answer any questions you may have regarding the visa process or general consular inquiries. Foreign applicants for Russian visas can apply directly to the Consular Division of the Embassy of the Russian Federation.

Thus, the new purpose of each trip and information on the new hosting organization must be indicated in the Migration Card form in order to clear Russian customs and border control. The passport of the applicant, as a rule, must be valid for at least full six months after the visa expiry date. The Order regulates the procedure for assessing the fee due from foreign nationals applying for a Russian visa, as of the 28th of January, 2017 (The date on which the Order comes into effect). Prior to submitting your visa application to Russian consulate you must make an appointment on the following web-site.

Please note that in accordance with the new Order, the rates for the issuance of visas have changed. For applying directly you are required to appear in person for a visa interview at the Consular Division from 9 a.m. Please, comply with the general visa obtaining procedure and have available all the documents concerning your trip.

Please, acquaint yourself with the updated consular fees required to obtain a Russian visa, effective as of 28th January, 2017. Tourist\visa processing agencies have to submit applications to the ILS only. All applications for Russian visas submitted in the United States must be prepared using the electronic visa application form at the website