What is a Russian Visa Invitation?
A visa invitation (also called "visa support letter" or "tourist voucher") is a mandatory document required by all Russian consulates when you apply for a visa. Without it, your application will be automatically rejected.
Types of Visa Invitations
| Type | For | Price | Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist Invitation | Tourist visa (up to 30 days) | current terms shown before payment | estimate shown before payment |
| Business Invitation | Business visa (up to 1 year) | current terms shown before payment | the timeframe confirmed for the eligible citizenship route |
| Private Invitation | Private visa (visiting family) | Varies | 2-4 weeks |
How to Order Online under the estimate shown before payment
- Visit GetRussianVisa.com — choose Tourist or Business invitation
- Enter your details — name (as in passport), passport number, dates of travel
- Pay securely — credit card, PayPal, or bank transfer
- Receive by email — tourist invitations are sent after payment and the required data checks as PDF
- Print and submit — attach to your visa application at the consulate
Is It subject to the requirements of the authority handling the application?
Yes. Tourist confirmation is a supporting document for an ordinary tourist-visa application. Check the completed document against your passport and itinerary, then confirm current filing requirements with the office handling the application.
Tourist vs. Business Invitation: Which Do You Need?
- Tourist invitation (current terms shown before payment): For tourism, sightseeing, visiting friends. Single or double entry, up to 30 days.
- Business invitation (current terms shown before payment): For meetings, conferences, trade shows. Single, double, or multiple entry, up to 1 year.
Pro tip: If you need more than 30 days OR multiple entries, get a business invitation — even if your trip is not strictly "business."
What Information Do You Need?
- Full name (exactly as in your passport)
- Passport number
- Date of birth
- Citizenship/nationality
- Planned travel dates
- Cities you plan to visit in Russia
Money-Back Guarantee
GetRussianVisa.com offers a full refund if your visa is rejected due to the invitation. With over 500,000 invitations issued since 2012, our acceptance rate is 99.9%.
