PhilippinesOfficial sources reviewed September 3, 2026

Russian Visa for Filipino Citizens

Filipino citizens need authorization before travelling to Russia. For qualifying short trips they may use the unified e-visa; for a regular tourist visa they need a tourist voucher and confirmation.

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Visa guidance reviewed September 3, 2026. Official government sources are linked below.
Krok 1. Wybierz swoje obywatelstwo

Aby otrzymać zaproszenie turystyczne do Rosji, wskaż swoje obywatelstwo. Otrzymasz formularz rejestracyjny. Wypełnij starannie wszystkie pola, a następnie przejdź do kolejnego kroku, aby potwierdzić i opłacić zaproszenie.

Quick answer

Filipino citizens need authorization before travelling to Russia. For qualifying short trips they may use the unified e-visa; for a regular tourist visa they need a tourist voucher and confirmation.

Choose the correct Russia entry route

An e-visa and a regular tourist visa are different procedures. Order an invitation only when the regular tourist visa route requires it.

Unified e-visa

Philippine passport holders are eligible for Russia's unified e-visa. For applications submitted from 23 August 2025, it is valid for 120 days and permits a stay of up to 30 days. No invitation is required for this route.

Check the official e-visa portal

Regular tourist visa

For a regular tourist visa, the Embassy lists a signed application with photo, a passport valid for at least six months beyond visa expiry, and tourist visa support documents.

The regular tourist visa route requires both a voucher and confirmation from an authorized Russian travel agency. The dates in the confirmation and application must match.

Order a tourist invitation for Filipino citizens

Regular tourist visa: document roles

Visa application documents

For a regular tourist visa, the Embassy lists a signed application with photo, a passport valid for at least six months beyond visa expiry, and tourist visa support documents.

Tourist invitation

The regular tourist visa route requires both a voucher and confirmation from an authorized Russian travel agency. The dates in the confirmation and application must match.

Where to submit

Visa applications in the Philippines are handled through the Russian Embassy's consular service in Manila. Work visas require employer-sponsored documents and are not replaced by a tourist invitation.

Need the voucher and confirmation for a regular tourist visa?

Use passport-matching data and verify the local filing instructions before submission.

How the regular tourist visa process works

1

Confirm the entry route

Check whether the unified e-visa fits your trip. If not, follow the regular tourist visa procedure.

2

Prepare the tourist invitation

For a regular tourist visa, obtain the voucher and confirmation using exactly the same passport and travel data.

3

Complete the official application

Fill in the Russian MFA visa application and prepare the documents listed by the responsible embassy, consulate or visa centre.

4

Follow the local submission instructions

Visa applications in the Philippines are handled through the Russian Embassy's consular service in Manila. Work visas require employer-sponsored documents and are not replaced by a tourist invitation.

5

Wait for the consular decision

The invitation provider does not issue the visa. The Russian consular authority reviews the complete application and makes the decision.

Visa routes beyond tourism

Use a visa category that matches the actual purpose of travel. A tourist invitation cannot replace an employer, university, family or organization sponsor.

Business visa

A business visa requires the appropriate host or organization-sponsored documents. iVisa does not offer its business-invitation product for this citizenship.

Work, study and private visits

Work visas require employer-sponsored documents, student visas require an educational institution, and private visas use the applicable host procedure. Do not order a tourist invitation for those purposes.

After preparing your tourist voucher and application, review the Manila submission route for a Russian visa before filing. The local page explains the confirmed route and links to the official source.

Official sources

Visa procedures can change. Check the responsible Russian diplomatic mission before filing.

Frequently asked questions

Krok 1. Wybierz swoje obywatelstwo

Aby otrzymać zaproszenie turystyczne do Rosji, wskaż swoje obywatelstwo. Otrzymasz formularz rejestracyjny. Wypełnij starannie wszystkie pola, a następnie przejdź do kolejnego kroku, aby potwierdzić i opłacić zaproszenie.

Get the tourist invitation for your regular visa application

Receive the tourist voucher and confirmation by email, then follow the current submission instructions published for your location.