Invitation Letter (LOI)

An Invitation Letter (Letter of Invitation, LOI) is a mandatory document for obtaining a Russian visa. It is issued by the hosting party: a hotel (tourist), a company through the MFA (business), or a private individual through the migration office (private). An electronic tourist invitation can be obtained online in 5 minutes.

بالتفصيل

A Russian Invitation Letter (LOI) is the first and most critical document in the visa application process. Without it, the consulate will not accept your visa application. There are three types: tourist, business, and private. The tourist invitation is the fastest option and can be obtained online in just 5 minutes.

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How much does a Russian invitation letter cost?

An electronic tourist invitation starts from $16 and is issued in 5 minutes.

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What type of invitation letter do I need?

For tourism — a tourist invitation. For business — a business invitation.

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Do all Russian consulates accept electronic invitations?

Yes, electronic tourist invitations are accepted by all Russian consulates worldwide.

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هل تحتاج تأشيرة روسيا؟

اطلب خطاب دعوة التأشيرة عبر الإنترنت

Translations

ruПриглашение (LOI)
enInvitation Letter (LOI)
deEinladungsschreiben (LOI)
frLettre d'invitation (LOI)
esCarta de invitación (LOI)
Definitions based on official Russian MFA documents and consular practice.