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.
Russian Visa Invitation Guides
In-depth, country-specific answers to the questions travellers actually ask about the Russian visa invitation: how long it takes to receive one, what the document looks like and what consulates check on it, and what the terms “tourist voucher” and “visa support letter” really mean. Every guide is written for a specific nationality and verified against current consular practice.
Invitation Timeline
How long it takes to receive a Russian visa invitation — by country and invitation type.
Invitation Sample
Real examples of the Russian tourist visa invitation with every field explained.
Voucher vs Support Letter
What the tourist voucher and visa support letter actually are — and what to order.
E-Visa vs Invitation
Russian e-visa or classic visa with an invitation — which route fits your trip.
Visa Documents Checklist
Country-specific Russian tourist visa document lists, including what must match before you submit.
Visa Application Form
How to complete the Russian visa application form accurately for your passport and invitation.
Passport Name Rules
How to enter names, middle names, initials and suffixes without a visa invitation mismatch.
Voucher & Itinerary
How a Russian tourist voucher, itinerary and visa form must align
Invitation Corrections
How to identify and correct invitation or form errors before submission
Travel Documents
Country-specific document preparation for a Russia trip
Visa Appointment
Country-specific tourist visa submission and appointment preparation
Change of Plans
What to do when dates or travel plans change after documents are issued
Multiple-Entry Visa
Country-specific multiple-entry Russian tourist visa guidance
Choose the Right Visa
Tourist versus private visa decision guidance
Apply by Mail
Country-specific visa application submission and passport-return rules
Practical invitation questions
Hotel bookings, fixing mistakes and other questions that come up while ordering an invitation.
Applying city by city
Step-by-step walkthroughs of submitting a Russian visa application at the visa centre in your city.
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In-depth articles
Longer reads from our editorial team: families and groups, urgent orders, and invitation validity.
Ready to order your invitation?
Tourist invitation (confirmation + voucher) available online from $19 and sent after payment and data checks. Official tour operator, PTO 015681, subject to the current requirements of the consular office handling the application.
Order Invitation — from $19