BORDER GUARD PERMIT FOR RUSSIA

Russian Border guard permits, or BPGs, are needed for people traveling to the Sakhalin area. A Russian BPG is a special border zone pass issued and authorized by the local military administration and local equivalent of the FBI. All of Sakhalin is considered a restricted area under a special border control and according to the rules and regulations, ALL travelers present in the territory of Sakhalin are required to have those permits.

There are three different kinds of Russian BGPs:

1. ISLAND PERMIT: This permit covers the main part of Sakhalin.
2. SPECIAL ZONE PERMIT: This permit covers the restricted area of the Kurily Islands.
3. MARINE PERMIT: This permit allows travelers to get in and out of ports and use boats as means of transportation in and out of the area.

REQUIREMENTS:

The following are the requirements to obtain a Russian BGP:

1. A scanned copy of a valid Russian business visa email to us at info@passportsplus.com.
2. A scanned copy of the photo/information page from your valid passport email to us at info@passportsplus.com.
3. Complete and sign our Border Guard Permit Request Form, then fax it to us at (713) 821-0145.

Form is available in the Adobe Acrobat Reader Portable Document Format (PDF). This format will allow you to view and print the form in their original size. If you do not have the Acrobat Reader software installed in your computer, click the icon to download it for free:

NOTE: Passports Plus, Inc is able to obtain invitations, or visa support, for business visas to Russia. We also can obtain expedited passports and visas to all countries. Call us for details on full service processing.

FEE:

• Island Permit: $205.00 per BGP
• Special Zone Permit: $225.00 per BGP
• Marine Permit: $225.00 per BGP

DELIVERY METHOD AND COST:

BGP can either be picked up in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk or if you prefer, it can be delivered to the traveler’s hotel or business for an additional $25.00 charge. The original BGP can also be sent anywhere in the world via UPS for an additional $50.00 charge. Please indicate on the request form where you would like the BGP to be delivered to upon completion. When the BGP has been completed, we will scan a copy and e mail it to you, but the original is needed for use in Russia.

PROCESSING TIME:

The normal processing time to obtain a BGP is 10 business days.

If you want to drive while in Russia, click here to apply for an International Driving Permit.