Invitation to Russia for Foreign Citizens

An invitation to Russia is an official document confirming the purpose of a foreign citizen's visit and serving as the basis for visa issuance. Without an invitation, it is impossible to obtain a Russian visa.

There are several types of invitations: tourist (voucher), business (from an organization or MFA), private (from a Russian citizen), and work (from an employer). Each type corresponds to a specific visa category.

The choice of invitation type depends on the purpose of your trip. For tourism — a tourist voucher. For business — a business invitation from the MFA. For visiting relatives — a private invitation.

Processing times vary: tourist invitations take 5 minutes, business invitations 5-14 business days, private invitations 30-45 days.

We recommend ordering your invitation in advance, especially for business and private invitations, as processing times may vary.