Procedure for Issuing an Invitation to the Russian Federation

The procedure for issuing a visa invitation to Russia depends on the type of invitation and the purpose of the foreign citizen's visit.

Business invitation: Russian organization issues invitation on official letterhead. Processing: 1–2 business days.

Business invitation (FMS form): organization submits to local FMS → processing (20–30 days) → form issued → sent to applicant by mail.

Private invitation: Russian citizen visits MVD → submits application → processing (30–45 days) → invitation issued → sent to guest.

Tourist invitation: order online → provide passport details and travel dates → receive via email in 5 minutes.

Each type has its own requirements and timeline. Choose based on your purpose of visit, available time, and budget.