Do I need an appointment for a Russian tourist visa in Colombo?
Yes. The Embassy instructs applicants to book through its electronic appointment system after completing and printing the online application.
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Apply for a Russian Tourist Visa in Colombo
Sri Lanka
For a Russian tourist-visa application in Colombo, complete and print the online form, book through the Embassy’s electronic appointment system, and attend personally for a visa interview. The Embassy does not accept tourist-agent or authorised-person submissions.
Use the regular visa matching the actual purpose
For travel, use the supporting document required by the responsible authority. The iVisa tourist order form does not issue private, work, study or transit documents.
Open the country visa guideRoute status checked against the cited official sources; local verification 2026-09-21.
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.
Official local submission source
Source checked August 18, 2026. Appointment, fee and document requirements can change; confirm them directly before submitting.
Colombo
Embassy of the Russian Federation
Address
62 Sir Ernest de Silva Mawatha
Russian mission contact address. Confirm the current visa filing location in the official source above before travelling.
Phone
+94-11-257-3555Before your Colombo visa interview
1
Complete the online application at visa.kdmid.ru, print it and book through the Embassy’s electronic appointment system.
2
Attend personally for the visa interview; the Embassy says tourist agents and authorised persons are not accepted for submission.
3
Prepare the passport, completed and signed application, compliant photo and tourist confirmation/documentation required by the Embassy.
4
For a tourist trip, check the insurance and ticket-related requirements on the official page before attending.
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Confirm the current payment route before making a bank transfer; the Embassy publishes noncash payment in USD for consular fees.
Colombo submission rules
Personal interview
All applicants must submit their visa applications personally for a visa interview. The Embassy states that tourist agents and authorised persons are not accepted.
Public hours
The published visa hours are Tuesday and Thursday, 09:00 to 13:00. Recheck appointment availability and holidays before travelling.
Payment
The Embassy publishes consular fees in USD, non-refundable, paid by noncash bank transfer. Confirm the exact fee and transfer instructions for your visa type before payment.
Prepare your voucher and application
Use these country-specific guides before filing. They cover the document details that must agree with your passport, online application and tourist voucher.
Tourist confirmation and insurance
For a Colombo tourist-visa file, the Embassy’s current page distinguishes a qualifying tourist confirmation from an ordinary travel booking. Confirm that your supporting documentation covers the requested trip dates before the personal interview.
Frequently asked questions about applying in Colombo
Can a travel agent submit my Russian visa application in Colombo?
No. The Embassy says all applicants must file personally for a visa interview and that submissions from tourist agents or authorised persons are not accepted.
How are published Russian consular fees paid in Colombo?
The Embassy states that consular fees are in USD, non-refundable and paid by noncash bank transfer. Verify the applicable current fee and transfer instructions before payment.
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.
Source: the official consular office or visa-centre website. Recheck the address, opening hours and appointment rules before visiting.