Spanish citizens are eligible for Russia's unified e-visa for a qualifying single-entry trip. That route is applied for online and does not require an invitation. Use the regular tourist-visa route, with tourist confirmation and voucher, only when the trip does not fit the current e-visa conditions.
Spanish citizens are eligible for Russia's unified e-visa for a qualifying single-entry trip. That route is applied for online and does not require an invitation. Use the regular tourist-visa route, with tourist confirmation and voucher, only when the trip does not fit the current e-visa conditions.
An e-visa and a regular tourist visa are different procedures. Order an invitation only when the regular tourist visa route requires it.
Spain is on the current Russian MFA unified e-visa country list. The e-visa is single-entry, valid for 120 days and permits a stay of up to 30 days. Apply through the official MFA portal between 86 and 4 days before entry. A fee is charged, but the current amount must be checked on the live portal.
Check the official e-visa portalUse the regular tourist-visa route when the e-visa does not fit the purpose, stay, entry pattern or other current conditions of the trip. Follow the current checklist of the Russian mission or application channel that will receive the documents.
A tourist confirmation and voucher support a regular tourist-visa application. They are not required for the unified e-visa and do not guarantee visa issuance or entry.
Order a tourist invitation for Spanish citizensUse the regular tourist-visa route when the e-visa does not fit the purpose, stay, entry pattern or other current conditions of the trip. Follow the current checklist of the Russian mission or application channel that will receive the documents.
A tourist confirmation and voucher support a regular tourist-visa application. They are not required for the unified e-visa and do not guarantee visa issuance or entry.
The Russian Embassy in Spain publishes the current visa-procedure guidance. Check the responsible mission or application channel before filing because appointments, fees, processing and supporting-document requirements can change.
Check whether the unified e-visa fits your trip. If not, follow the regular tourist visa procedure.
For a regular tourist visa, obtain the voucher and confirmation using exactly the same passport and travel data.
Fill in the Russian MFA visa application and prepare the documents listed by the responsible embassy, consulate or visa centre.
The Russian Embassy in Spain publishes the current visa-procedure guidance. Check the responsible mission or application channel before filing because appointments, fees, processing and supporting-document requirements can change.
The invitation provider does not issue the visa. The Russian consular authority reviews the complete application and makes the decision.
Use a visa category that matches the actual purpose of travel. A tourist invitation cannot replace an employer, university, family or organization sponsor.
Business invitation service is available for eligible Spanish citizens. The visa application remains subject to consular review.
Business invitation for eligible Spanish citizensWork visas require employer-sponsored documents, student visas require an educational institution, and private visas use the applicable host procedure. Do not order a tourist invitation for those purposes.
Visa procedures can change. Check the responsible Russian diplomatic mission before filing.
