# Visa for People with Relatives in Russia

**URL:** <https://forum.russiable.com/t/visa-for-people-with-relatives-in-russia/243>\
**Category:** Travel to Russia\
**Created:** [June 12, 2025, 12:39pm UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/visa-for-people-with-relatives-in-russia/243 "2025-06-12T12:39:01Z")\
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**Post date:** [June 12, 2025, 12:39pm UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/visa-for-people-with-relatives-in-russia/243/1 "2025-06-12T12:39:01Z")

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If you are a US citizen but have current relatives in Russia, can you still apply for the tourist visa? I’ve learned elsewhere online that you will likely be requested to apply for a private visa. Has anyone experienced this?