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.
Changed Travel Dates? Russian Tourist Visa Options for Sri Lankan Citizens
The Russian Embassy in Sri Lanka states that visa type and entry or departure dates cannot be changed or extended after issuance. If your plans change, confirm the situation with the consular section and expect to make a new application rather than alter the issued visa.
Need a tourist invitation for a regular Russian visa? Order only after checking that this is the correct route for your trip.
Order a Tourist Invitation — from $19Official tour operator (PTO 015681) · PDF by email · Verify the current filing rules for your location
After preparing your tourist voucher and application, review the Colombo submission route for a Russian visa before filing. The local page explains the confirmed route and links to the official source.
Continue with the Sri Lanka visa route
Use the country hub to choose between the e-visa and regular tourist visa. Order an invitation only when the regular visa route requires it.
What cannot be changed after a Russian visa is issued
For Sri Lankan travelers, the Russian Embassy states that once a visa is issued, neither the visa type nor the entry or departure dates can be changed or extended. If your itinerary shifts outside the printed validity, you should expect to submit a new application instead of seeking an amendment.
Example: if you received a single-entry tourist visa for 10–20 June but move your trip to July, the issued visa cannot be altered to July dates. You would need to confirm the situation with the consular section and plan for a fresh application that matches your new schedule.
- Issued visas cannot be amended for dates or type.
- If plans shift beyond the visa validity, prepare to reapply.
- Always confirm your specific case with the consular section.
| Change scenario | Possibility | What the embassy states |
|---|---|---|
| Adjust entry date on issued visa | Not possible | Visa type or dates cannot be changed after issuance |
| Extend departure date on issued visa | Not possible | Extensions are not made after issuance |
| Switch single-entry to double/multiple after issuance | Not possible | Visa type cannot be changed after issuance |
Before you apply: fix your voucher or hotel confirmation
A tourist visa application must include either a tourist reception confirmation from a qualified tour operator or an eligible hotel confirmation. These supporting documents define the travel dates the visa can cover, so correct them before you submit your application.
A hotel confirmation can support only a single visa and is limited by the booking dates. If your hotel changes your stay, ask for a new confirmation and ensure every document you file shows the same dates.
- Check that your invitation/voucher or hotel confirmation shows your actual dates.
- Update the online booking at colombo.kdmid.ru only after your documents are correct.
- Bring the corrected documents when you file personally for the interview.
| Document | Who issues it | What it supports | How to correct (before submission) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist reception confirmation (tourist voucher) | Qualified tour operator | Tourist visa application dates and itinerary | Request a reissued confirmation with the correct dates, then apply |
| Hotel confirmation | Eligible hotel | Only a single visa, limited by booking dates | Obtain an updated booking confirmation matching your stay, then apply |
Need a tourist invitation for a regular Russian visa? Order only after checking that this is the correct route for your trip.
Order a Tourist Invitation — from $19Official tour operator (PTO 015681) · PDF by email · Verify the current filing rules for your location
If plans change after filing or after issuance
If your dates change after you have already booked an appointment or filed your documents, contact the consular section for guidance. If the new dates no longer match your supporting documents, you should expect to make a new application rather than alter the file.
If the visa has already been issued and the dates no longer work, the embassy indicates you cannot change or extend it. Plan your next steps around a fresh application that reflects your revised itinerary.
- Keep all dates consistent across the form and supporting papers.
- Do not rely on post-issuance changes; plan for a new application if dates shift.
- Use the official booking portal at colombo.kdmid.ru for appointments.
| When plans change | Recommended next step | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Before submission | Correct your voucher/hotel confirmation, then proceed to apply | Supporting documents must match your intended dates |
| After submission, before decision | Confirm with the consular section; expect to reapply if dates differ | Applications are assessed against the documents on file |
| After visa issuance | Expect to make a new application | Issued visas cannot be changed or extended |
Choosing the right tourist visa when dates may move
Tourist visas for Sri Lankans can be single- or double-entry for up to 3 months, or multiple-entry for up to 6 months. For multiple-entry tourist visas, stays are limited to 90 days in each 180-day period.
Pick the entry type that matches your itinerary, but remember that even with the right type, dates cannot be changed after issuance. If your plan is fluid, align your documents carefully before you apply.
- Choose entry type based on the number of planned entries.
- Ensure voucher or hotel confirmation supports your intended dates and entries.
- Dates on the issued visa remain fixed; plan accordingly.
| Visa type | Maximum validity | Key limits |
|---|---|---|
| Single-entry tourist | Up to 3 months | One entry within printed dates |
| Double-entry tourist | Up to 3 months | Two entries within printed dates |
| Multiple-entry tourist | Up to 6 months | Max 90 days of stay in each 180-day period |
Applying from Sri Lanka: keep timelines and costs in mind
Book your application electronically at colombo.kdmid.ru and file personally for an interview. Ordinary processing is stated as 5 working days (USD 80), while express is 1–3 working days (USD 160).
Tourist visa requirements include your passport, signed application form, a 35x45 photo, insurance for the first trip (at least 90 days), and a tourist reception confirmation from a qualified tour operator or an eligible hotel confirmation. Make sure all dates consistently match your intended travel.
- Required: passport, signed form, 35x45 photo, insurance for the first trip (at least 90 days), and a valid tourist confirmation or eligible hotel confirmation.
- Book online at colombo.kdmid.ru; attend in person for the interview.
- Match dates across all documents before you apply.
| Processing speed | Timeframe | Fee (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Ordinary | 5 working days | 80 |
| Express | 1–3 working days | 160 |
Frequently asked questions
Can I change the entry or exit dates on my Russian tourist visa after it’s issued?
No. The embassy indicates visa type and entry or departure dates cannot be changed or extended after issuance; expect to make a new application.
My hotel moved my reservation. What should I do before applying?
Ask the hotel for an updated confirmation and ensure the dates match your plan. A hotel confirmation supports only a single visa limited by the booking dates.
Can a tour operator reissue my tourist reception confirmation with new dates?
Before you apply, request a corrected document from a qualified tour operator and use it when you submit your application.
If my plans change after filing but before a decision, can the embassy amend my application?
Contact the consular section for guidance. If your new dates no longer match the documents on file, you should expect to apply again.
What tourist visa options are available to Sri Lankan citizens?
Tourist visas can be single or double entry up to 3 months, or multiple entry up to 6 months. For multiple-entry visas, stays are limited to 90 days in each 180.
How do I apply from Sri Lanka, and what are the fees and times?
Book at colombo.kdmid.ru and file personally for an interview. Ordinary processing is 5 working days (USD 80); express is 1–3 working days (USD 160).
Need a tourist invitation for a regular Russian visa? Order only after checking that this is the correct route for your trip.
Order a Tourist Invitation — from $19Official tour operator (PTO 015681) · PDF by email · Verify the current filing rules for your location
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Last updated: 2026-08-18. Information verified against consular requirements current at the date of update.