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.
Tokyo
2-1-1 Azabudai, Minato-ku
+81-3-3583-4224
embassy@russia-emb.jp
Mon-Fri 9:30-12:30 (visa section)
Osaka
1-2-2 Nishi-Midorigaoka, Toyonaka
+81-6-6848-3451
Mon-Fri 9:30-12:30 (by appointment)
Sapporo
Nishi 12-chome, Minami 14-jo, Chuo-ku, Sapporo
+81-11-561-3171
Mon-Fri 9:30-12:30 (by appointment)
Niigata
Bandaijima 5-1, Chuo-ku, Niigata
+81-25-244-6015
Mon-Fri 9:30-12:30 (by appointment)
How to Apply
To submit visa documents, you need to make an appointment in advance. Most consulates accept documents by appointment through a visa center or directly by phone.
Documents for Consulate Submission
- Completed application form
- Passport (valid 6+ months)
- Photo 3.5×4.5 cm
- Visa invitation
- Medical insurance
- Consular fee payment receipt
Useful Tips
- Book in advance — wait times can be 2-4 weeks
- Check current requirements on the consulate website
- Arrive 15 minutes before your appointment
- Bring originals and copies of all documents
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.
Data verified: May 2026. Source: Official Russian consulate websites.