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How to Get Your Invitation
Three simple steps to obtain a visa invitation for Russia
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Enter your citizenship, travel dates, and passport details
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Visa, MasterCard, AMEX, PayPal — secure payment
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Your invitation will arrive within 5 minutes
Types of Invitations
Choose the type of invitation based on the purpose of your trip
Tourist Invitation
from $19Voucher + confirmation for a tourist visa up to 30 days
Business Invitation
from $150From the Russian MFA via telex for a business visa up to 1 year
Private Invitation
on requestFor visiting relatives and friends in Russia
Work Invitation
on requestFor employment and long-term stay in Russia
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Key Questions Answered
Everything you need to know about Russian visa invitations
What is a Russian visa invitation (Letter of Invitation)?
A Russian visa invitation (Letter of Invitation, LOI) is an official document required to apply for a Russian visa. It confirms that a host in Russia is inviting a foreign citizen. Without an invitation, Russian consulates will not issue a visa. There are tourist, business, private, and work invitations.
How much does a Russian visa invitation cost?
A tourist invitation (voucher + confirmation of reception) costs from $19 and is delivered to your email within 5 minutes. A business invitation from the Russian MFA via telex costs from $150, with processing taking 5-14 business days.
Do Russian consulates accept electronic invitations?
Yes, the vast majority of Russian consulates worldwide accept the electronic (PDF) version of tourist invitations. We recommend checking the specific requirements of the consulate in your country before applying.
How quickly will I receive my invitation after payment?
Tourist invitations are sent to your email within 5 minutes after payment. Business invitations from the MFA take 5-14 business days depending on the visa type and urgency level selected.