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To receive a tourist invitation to Russia, please indicate your citizenship. You will be provided with a registration form. Fill in all the fields carefully, then proceed to the next step to confirm and pay for your invitation.

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How to Get a Russian Visa: Guide for Brazilian Citizens

The exact process depends on trip purpose and filing location. Use this route as a checklist and verify every requirement with the official consular or visa-centre website.

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Check the visa-free route first

Brazil citizens have a visa-free route. Confirm that it covers tourism, the passport type and planned stay before relying on it. An invitation is not used for visa-free entry.

Check official entry conditions

Route status checked against the cited official sources; local verification 2026-09-21.

Step 1: Identify the trip purpose

The visa and supporting document must match the actual purpose of travel, such as tourism, business, study, work, private visit or transit.

Step 2: Obtain the appropriate invitation

A tourist application uses a tourist voucher and confirmation. The iVisa tourist-invitation service starts from $19; the document is sent after payment and data checks.

Step 3: Check the official document list

Confirm the application form, passport and photo rules, insurance, fee and appointment method on the website of the office handling the application.

Step 4: File the application

Use the official filing route. Processing time and any urgent option are determined by the consular office or visa centre.

FAQ

How long does a Russian visa take for Brazilian citizens?

There is no single time for every applicant. Use the current processing time published by the office handling your visa category.

Does an invitation guarantee visa approval?

No. The consular office makes the visa decision; the invitation is one supporting document.

Check the appropriate visa route

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