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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.

Russian E-Visa or Visa with Invitation: Which Should Mexicans Choose?

Q: How much does each route cost?

E-visa: the current amount shown on the official e-visa portal. Classic route: tourist invitation from $19 plus the consular fee at the Mexico City embassy.

Q: How long does each route take?

E-visa: 4 calendar days including weekends, fully online. Classic visa: after payment and data checks for the invitation plus 10-15 working days at the Mexico City embassy.

Quick answer

Mexican citizens have both options: the Russian e-visa (up to 30 days' stay, single entry, no invitation, the current amount shown on the official e-visa portal, 4 calendar days' processing) and the classic visa supported by a tourist invitation from $19. Choose the e-visa for a short trip of up to 30 days — it also spares you the trip to the Mexico City embassy; choose the classic visa with an invitation for stays over 30 days, double or multiple entries, work or study.

Need a tourist invitation for a regular Russian visa? Order only after checking that this is the correct route for your trip.

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Two legal routes to Russia for Mexicans

Mexico is on the Russian e-visa eligibility list, so Mexican travellers genuinely choose between two routes. The e-visa (rules updated 23 August 2025) allows a single-entry stay of up to 30 days, is applied for entirely online without an invitation, uses the current amount shown on the official e-visa portal, and is processed in 4 calendar days including weekends. Entry must occur within 120 days of issue.

The responsible embassy, consulate or visa centre controls the current fee, processing option and timetable. Check its official tariff and filing instructions before booking, paying or making non-refundable travel plans.

Side-by-side comparison (2026)

The table compares the two routes on the criteria that decide real trips.

Stage	Current guidance
Consular fee and processing	The responsible embassy, consulate or visa centre controls the current fee, processing option and timetable. Check its official tariff and filing instructions before booking, paying or making non-refundable travel plans.

Need a tourist invitation for a regular Russian visa? Order only after checking that this is the correct route for your trip.

Get visa invitation from 19$

Official tour operator (PTO 015681) · PDF by email · Verify the current filing rules for your location

Which route fits which Mexican trip

Practical notes for Mexican applicants

E-visa route: apply at the official portal of the Russian MFA between 120 and 4 days before travel, upload a photo and the passport data page, and carry the printed approval. The passport must remain valid at least six months beyond entry.

Classic route: order the tourist invitation online — the PDF arrives after payment and data checks — then arrange submission at the Mexico City embassy in person or through an agent. Both surnames must appear on the invitation exactly as the passport's machine-readable zone prints them, accents stripped (GARCIA HERNANDEZ).

Frequently asked questions

Can Mexicans get a Russian e-visa?

Yes. Mexico is on the eligibility list. The e-visa allows a single-entry stay of up to 30 days, requires no invitation, and is processed online in 4 calendar days.

When is the classic visa with invitation better for Mexicans?

For stays over 30 days, double or multiple entries, work or study, or trips planned more than 120 days ahead — the e-visa window only opens 120 days before travel.

How much does each route cost?

How long does each route take?

I live outside Mexico City — does the e-visa help?

Significantly: the e-visa is applied for entirely online, so travellers from Monterrey, Guadalajara or anywhere else avoid the trip or courier logistics that the classic route's single-embassy submission requires.

Can I enter Russia twice on an e-visa?

No, the e-visa is single entry. For routes that re-enter Russia, use a classic double-entry visa supported by a tourist invitation (from $29).

Need a tourist invitation for a regular Russian visa? Order only after checking that this is the correct route for your trip.

Get visa invitation from 19$

Official tour operator (PTO 015681) · PDF by email · Verify the current filing rules for your location

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Last updated: 2026-07-23. Information verified against consular requirements current at the date of update.