Unified e-visa
Indian citizens are eligible for Russia's unified e-visa for qualifying tourist, private and business trips. The e-visa route does not require a tourist invitation.
Check the official e-visa portalIndiaOfficial sources reviewed September 3, 2026
Russian Visa for Indian Citizens
Ordinary Indian passport holders need a visa to travel to Russia. Depending on the trip, they may use the unified e-visa or apply for a regular tourist visa supported by a tourist voucher and confirmation.
Visa guidance reviewed September 3, 2026. Official government sources are linked below.
Adım 1. Vatandaşlığınızı seçin
Rusya'ya turist davetiyesi almak için vatandaşlığınızı belirtin. Size bir kayıt formu sunulacaktır. Tüm alanları dikkatlice doldurun, ardından davetiyenizi onaylamak ve ödemek için bir sonraki adıma geçin.
Quick answer
Ordinary Indian passport holders need a visa to travel to Russia. Depending on the trip, they may use the unified e-visa or apply for a regular tourist visa supported by 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.
Regular tourist visa
Use the regular tourist visa route when the e-visa does not fit the trip. The application normally includes a passport, application form, photo and tourist visa support documents.
A tourist invitation is needed for a regular tourist visa application. It consists of a tourist voucher and confirmation issued by an authorized Russian tour operator.
Order a tourist invitation for Indian citizensRegular tourist visa: document roles
Visa application documents
Use the regular tourist visa route when the e-visa does not fit the trip. The application normally includes a passport, application form, photo and tourist visa support documents.
Tourist invitation
A tourist invitation is needed for a regular tourist visa application. It consists of a tourist voucher and confirmation issued by an authorized Russian tour operator.
Where to submit
Official Russian Visa Centres operate in New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai. The final decision to issue a visa belongs to the Russian consular authorities.
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
Official Russian Visa Centres operate in New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai. The final decision to issue a visa belongs to the Russian consular authorities.
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.
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.
Russian visa submission in New DelhiView local appointment, document and filing guidance.Russian visa submission in ChennaiView local appointment, document and filing guidance.Russian visa submission in KolkataView local appointment, document and filing guidance.Russian visa submission in MumbaiView local appointment, document and filing guidance.
Country-specific preparation guides
How long a Russian invitation takes for Indian citizens
Plan the invitation before completing the regular visa application.
Russian visa invitation sample for Indian citizens
Check the voucher and confirmation fields before submission.
Tourist voucher vs visa support letter for Indian citizens
Understand the names used for the two-part tourist invitation.
Russian invitation or e-visa for Indian citizens
Choose the route that matches the trip.
Understand and check the invitation documents
Official sources
Visa procedures can change. Check the responsible Russian diplomatic mission before filing.
Frequently asked questions
Adım 1. Vatandaşlığınızı seçin
Rusya'ya turist davetiyesi almak için vatandaşlığınızı belirtin. Size bir kayıt formu sunulacaktır. Tüm alanları dikkatlice doldurun, ardından davetiyenizi onaylamak ve ödemek için bir sonraki adıma geçin.