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 Appointment in Colombo: Tourist Invitation and Personal Submission
Sri Lankan applicants book a Russian visa appointment electronically and file documents personally for an interview in Colombo. For tourism, bring the signed form, passport, photo, insurance and a qualifying tourist invitation or eligible hotel confirmation.
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.
Book your Colombo appointment and submit in person
Sri Lankan applicants schedule Russian visa appointments electronically at colombo.kdmid.ru and must appear in person for an interview in Colombo. Appointment availability is managed online; select a time that fits your travel plan without assuming specific dates will be open.
Prepare your application package before the interview and decide whether you want ordinary or express processing based on the embassy’s published timelines and fees. Bring all required documents to support your tourist purpose at the time of personal submission.
- Appointments are booked online; attendance is personal.
- Plan your slot and processing type around your intended travel.
- Have all tourist documents ready for the interview.
- Do not rely on last-minute availability.
| Step | Where/What |
|---|---|
| Book appointment | colombo.kdmid.ru (electronic booking) |
| Appear in person | Interview at the Russian mission in Colombo |
| Bring documents | Signed form, passport, photo, insurance, and tourist confirmation |
| Choose processing | Ordinary or express per published times/fees |
Tourist visa types, validity and stay limits
Tourist visas for Sri Lankan travelers may be single- or double-entry for up to 3 months, or multiple-entry for up to 6 months. For multiple-entry tourist visas, you may stay up to 90 days in each 180-day period.
Pick the entry type that matches your itinerary. For example, if you expect two short trips within half a year, a multiple-entry visa (with the 90/180 rule) may fit; if you only have one visit tied to hotel dates, a single-entry visa is usually appropriate.
- Single/double-entry: up to 3 months total validity.
- Multiple-entry: up to 6 months, with 90/180-day stay limit.
- Match your entry type to your travel pattern.
- Ensure your supporting documents align with requested dates.
| Visa type | Maximum validity | Stay rule |
|---|---|---|
| Single-entry | Up to 3 months | Per visa dates |
| Double-entry | Up to 3 months | Per visa dates |
| Multiple-entry | Up to 6 months | Max 90 days in each 180 days |
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
What to bring for a tourist submission in Colombo
For a tourist visa, bring your passport, a signed application form, one 35x45 mm photo, medical insurance for the first trip (at least 90 days), and tourist purpose proof. Tourist purpose proof can be a tourist reception confirmation from a qualified tour operator or an eligible hotel confirmation.
A hotel confirmation can support only a single-entry visa and will limit the visa by the booking dates. The tourist invitation or hotel confirmation supports your application but is not the visa itself; the visa is issued only after the interview and processing.
- Bring the original passport, signed form, and one 35x45 mm photo.
- Insurance must cover the first trip for at least 90 days.
- Provide a tour operator reception confirmation or eligible hotel confirmation.
- Hotel confirmations only support single-entry visas within booked dates.
- The invitation/confirmation is not a visa.
| Document | Detail |
|---|---|
| Passport | Original passport for submission |
| Visa application form | Completed and signed |
| Photo | One 35x45 mm |
| Medical insurance | For the first trip (at least 90 days) |
| Tourist confirmation | Tour operator reception confirmation or eligible hotel confirmation (hotel supports single-entry limited to booking dates) |
Processing times, fees, and fixed details after issuance
The embassy states ordinary processing is 5 working days with a consular fee of $80, and express processing is 1–3 working days with a consular fee of $160. Choose the speed that aligns with your itinerary and appointment timing.
After a visa is issued, its type and the entry/departure dates cannot be changed or extended. If your plans change, you must submit a new application with updated details.
- Ordinary: 5 working days, $80.
- Express: 1–3 working days, $160.
- Issued visa details cannot be changed or extended.
- New application is required if travel plans change.
| Processing | Time | Consular fee (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Ordinary | 5 working days | $80 |
| Express | 1–3 working days | $160 |
Frequently asked questions
How do I book a Russian visa appointment in Colombo?
Book electronically at colombo.kdmid.ru and appear personally for an interview at the Russian mission in Colombo.
What are the tourist visa processing times and fees for Sri Lankans?
Ordinary processing is 5 working days for $80. Express processing is 1–3 working days for $160.
Which documents are required for a tourist visa submission?
Bring your passport, signed application form, one 35x45 mm photo, insurance for the first trip (at least 90 days), and a tourist reception confirmation or eligible hotel confirmation.
Can a hotel booking replace a tourist invitation?
An eligible hotel confirmation can support a tourist application, but it can only support a single-entry visa and will limit the visa by the booking dates.
Can I change my visa type or travel dates after the visa is issued?
No. The embassy states the visa type and entry/departure dates cannot be changed or extended; you must file a new application if plans change.
What is the stay limit on a multiple-entry tourist visa?
Multiple-entry tourist visas may be valid up to 6 months, with a maximum stay of 90 days in each 180-day period.
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.