Step 1. Choose your citizenship to start

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 Fees and Processing Times

Russian visa fees vary by nationality, visa type, and processing speed. Here is a comprehensive overview of current fees and timelines.

Consular fees for most countries: single/double-entry visa — $50-80, multiple-entry visa — $150-250. US citizens pay a flat fee of $160 for all visa types.

Processing times: standard processing takes 4-10 business days, express processing 1-3 business days (with additional fee), and urgent same-day processing is available at some consulates.

Visa center service fees range from $20-40 on top of the consular fee. These cover document handling, appointment scheduling, and courier services.

Invitation costs: tourist invitation from $19 (instant delivery), business invitation — upon request (1–2 business days).

Total estimated costs: Tourist visa — $90-150 total. Business visa — $250-450 total. These include invitation, consular fee, and visa center fee.

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Step 1. Choose your citizenship to start

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.