Russia Unified eVisa for Latvian Citizens
Choose the Russian visa route that matches citizenship and trip purpose, then verify the current filing-office requirements.
Start with the correct entry route
Latvian citizens are on the current unified e-visa list. The e-visa is single-entry, valid for 120 days and permits a stay of up to 30 days. It does not require an invitation. Check purpose, passport, insurance and filing conditions on the official portal.
Use this only when your trip requires a regular tourist visa. An invitation is not used for visa-free entry or the unified e-visa.
Need a regular tourist visa? Invitation from $19Do Latvian Citizens Need a Visa for Russia?
Latvian citizens are on the current unified e-visa list. The e-visa is single-entry, valid for 120 days and permits a stay of up to 30 days. It does not require an invitation. Check purpose, passport, insurance and filing conditions on the official portal.
Requirements, fees and processing times depend on citizenship, visa category and filing office. A regular tourist application may require a tourist invitation, available from iVisaOnline.ru from $19.
Required Documents for Latvian Citizens
How to Get a Russian Visa from Latvia: Step-by-Step Guide
Confirm the unified eVisa route
Check citizenship, travel purpose, passport type and current conditions on the official Russian MFA unified eVisa portal.
Check the trip limits
The unified eVisa is single-entry, valid for 120 days and permits a stay of up to 30 days. It does not require an invitation.
Apply on the official portal
Complete the electronic application only on the official MFA portal and follow its current photograph, passport and filing-window requirements.
Prepare entry documents
Before travel, recheck passport, medical-insurance, checkpoint and supporting-document requirements in the official sources.
Use a regular visa only when needed
If the purpose, duration or entry pattern falls outside the eVisa conditions, choose the appropriate regular visa. A tourist invitation from $19 is relevant only to a regular tourist-visa application.
Types of Russian Visas for Latvian Citizens
Regular Tourist Visa
Alternative routeAlternative route when the trip does not fit the primary entry route. A tourist invitation is used only for this regular visa application.
Invitation from $19Business Visa
For BusinessFor eligible citizens travelling for meetings, conferences or negotiations. The visa application remains subject to consular review.
upon requestWork Visa
For employment in Russia. Requires a work permit from your employer.
Private Visa
Visiting relatives and friends. Requires invitation from a private person via MVD.
Student Visa
For studying at Russian universities. Requires invitation from the educational institution.
Transit Visa
For transit through Russia. Up to 72 hours without leaving the transit zone.
Russia Entry Options Comparison
Which visa type is right for you
| Criteria | Regular Visa | Electronic Visa (e-Visa) | Visa-Free Entry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Availability | Available | Available | Not available |
| Max. stay | See the official Russian MFA rule | up to 30 days | — |
| Processing time | Check the selected consular office | up to 4 calendar days | — |
| Cost | Consular fee: check the selected office; invitation from $19 | See official portal | — |
| Invitation required | Yes | No | — |
| Multiple entry | See the official Russian MFA rule | No | — |
| For business | See the official Russian MFA rule | Yes | — |
Data checked 2026-09-12. Verify the fee, payment method, processing time and visa conditions on the selected consular office's official page. e-Visa: available.
Useful Tips for Latvian Travelers
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Tourist Visa Invitation
Order your invitation letter online — from $19
Business Visa Invitation
Business invitation for eligible citizens
Russia Visa Invitation for Latvian Citizens
Tourist invitation — sent by email after payment and data checks