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 Tourist Voucher & Itinerary for Indian Citizens: What Must Match
For Indian citizens, a Russian tourist voucher must match the passport and visa application exactly. Before filing, check the full name, passport number, dates, entries, itinerary, accommodation and the issuing tour operator’s reference details.
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
Where to submit your Russian visa application
After preparing your tourist voucher and application, choose the city where you will file. Each page explains the confirmed local submission route and links to the official source.
Continue with the India 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.
Official sources for this guide
Visa rules and local procedures can change. Check the responsible Russian mission or MFA service before filing.
What the Russian tourist voucher must contain
For Indian citizens, the tourist voucher (tour-operator confirmation) is one of the documents the Consulate lists for a tourist visa. It must be issued by an authorised Russian tour operator or a classified hotel.
According to the Consulate, a tour-operator confirmation contains: a confirmation number; the number of entries; the traveler’s full name, date of birth, sex, citizenship and passport number; entry and exit dates; purpose of visit; itinerary and accommodation; the receiving organisation’s address and MVT/reference; and the issuer’s signature and seal.
- Issued by an authorised Russian tour operator or a classified hotel
- Shows entries plus entry/exit dates for your trip window
- Includes itinerary and accommodation details
- Lists the receiving organisation address and MVT/reference
- Bears the issuer’s signature and seal
| Confirmation number |
|---|
| Number of entries |
| Full name |
| Date of birth |
| Sex |
| Citizenship |
| Passport number |
| Entry date |
| Exit date |
| Purpose of visit |
| Itinerary and accommodation |
| Receiving organisation address |
| MVT/reference |
| Signature and seal |
Voucher, visa form and passport: keep every field consistent
Obtain your tourist voucher before completing the online visa.kdmid.ru application so you can copy the details consistently. Then print and sign the visa application as required.
Check that the same spelling and numbers appear on all three: your passport, the voucher/confirmation and the visa application. If anything on the confirmation is wrong, ask the issuer to correct and reissue it before you file your application.
- Get the voucher/confirmation first.
- Complete visa.kdmid.ru using the voucher’s entries, dates, itinerary and receiving-organisation data.
- Print and sign the application.
- Compare name, passport number, DOB, sex and citizenship across all documents.
- If anything differs, request a corrected voucher before submission.
| Document | Cross-check items |
|---|---|
| Passport | Full name; passport number; date of birth; sex; citizenship |
| Tourist voucher | Confirmation number; entries; entry/exit dates; itinerary/accommodation; receiving organisation address and MVT/reference; signature and seal |
| Visa application (printed and signed) | Same spelling and numbers as passport and voucher; same dates, entries, itinerary; same receiving organisation details |
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
Indian name specifics: initials or a single name
If your Indian passport shows initials or a single name, reproduce your name on the voucher and on the visa application exactly as printed on the passport’s biographical page. Keep the same spelling, order and punctuation.
If a letter, space or punctuation mark is wrong on the confirmation, ask the tour operator or hotel to correct and reissue it before you submit your application. Use the corrected version and keep the old version only for your records.
- Match the passport spelling and order of names exactly.
- Do not add, remove or rearrange initials or punctuation.
- Check that the date of birth and citizenship on the voucher match the passport.
- Verify the passport number carefully (similar-looking characters are common).
- Request a reissued confirmation if any character is wrong; file only with the corrected one.
Entries, dates, itinerary and accommodation must align
Your confirmation shows the number of entries, entry and exit dates, and itinerary/accommodation. Enter the same choices and dates on the visa application.
If your itinerary or travel window changes before you apply, ask the issuer to update and reissue the confirmation. Keep the receiving organisation address and MVT/reference on your visa form exactly as shown on the voucher.
- Confirm entries (single/double) match on both documents.
- Match entry/exit dates exactly.
- List the same cities and accommodation.
- Copy the receiving organisation address and MVT/reference as shown.
- Keep the visit purpose consistent.
| Voucher field | Mirror on visa form |
|---|---|
| Number of entries | Select the same entries on the application |
| Entry and exit dates | Enter the same date range |
| Itinerary and accommodation | List the same cities and hotel details |
| Purpose of visit | Choose the same purpose (tourism) |
| Receiving organisation address and MVT/reference | Copy the same details into the receiving-organisation fields |
What the Consulate lists for a Russian tourist visa
For a tourist visa, the Consulate lists: a passport valid at least 6 months after the expected visa expiry with at least two facing blank pages; a printed and signed visa.kdmid.ru form; one 35x45 photo; and a tourist confirmation from an authorised Russian tour operator or a classified hotel confirmation.
A tourist voucher or hotel confirmation is a supporting document and is not a visa. Submission of documents does not guarantee a visa or entry.
- Passport: 6+ months validity after expected visa expiry and two facing blank pages
- Visa application: printed and signed (from visa.kdmid.ru)
- Photo: 35x45
- Tourist confirmation: issued by an authorised Russian tour operator or a classified hotel
| Document | What the Consulate specifies |
|---|---|
| Passport | Valid at least 6 months after expected visa expiry; at least two facing blank pages |
| Visa application | Printed and signed visa.kdmid.ru form |
| Photo | 35x45 |
| Tourist confirmation | From an authorised Russian tour operator or a classified hotel confirmation |
Frequently asked questions
What fields must appear on a Russian tourist voucher for Indian applicants?
Per the Consulate, the confirmation shows a confirmation number; entries; full name; date of birth; sex; citizenship; passport number; entry and exit dates; purpose of visit; itinerary/accommodation; receiving organisation address and MVT/reference; and the issuer’s signature and seal.
Do my voucher, visa application and passport need to match exactly?
Yes. Use the voucher to complete the printed and signed visa.kdmid.ru form and make sure the same spelling, numbers, dates, entries and itinerary appear on all documents; get corrections before filing.
Can I submit a hotel confirmation instead of a tour-operator voucher?
Yes. The Consulate lists a tourist confirmation from an authorised Russian tour operator or a classified hotel confirmation for a tourist visa.
What photo size and application format does the Consulate list?
One 35x45 photo and a printed and signed application from visa.kdmid.ru.
How long must my passport be valid and how many blank pages are required?
Your passport should be valid at least 6 months after the expected visa expiry and have at least two facing blank pages.
Is a bank statement required for a Russian tourist visa?
The Consulate’s document list for a tourist visa includes a passport, printed and signed visa.kdmid.ru form, one 35x45 photo and a tourist confirmation; it does not list a bank statement.
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: 2026-09-04. Information verified against consular requirements current at the date of update.