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Russian Tourist Visa Invitation Letter. Requirements, Cost

Tourist visa invitation for foreigners, what does a voucher confirm.

Tourist voucher confirms that the foreign national had paid for tourist services and thus acquired the right to receive them. In addition, the tourist voucher being issued to the foreign citizen confirms that the company, that issued this document, assumes responsibility for the foreigner during his/her stay in Russia.

What information about the foreigner does a tourist voucher contain?

A tourist visa support letter typically contains the following information about the foreign citizen:

• date of birth
• passport number
• passport expiry date (must be valid for at least 6 months prior to the date the foreigner intends to depart from Russia)
• citizenship
• purpose of travel (tourism: sightseeing; special purpose tourism: visiting sports events, exhibitions, sites of pilgrimage, etc.)
• travel route and places of accommodation (cities and places)
• number of entries requested (tourist visa grants a single or double entry)
• dates of entry and exit
• additional information.

How to get Russian tourist visa invitation letter? - 3 simple steps guide

To issue a travel voucher, you will need to fill out a form specifying the following information: the foreigner's passport data, scheduled dates of entry and exit, the number of entries requested. Our specialists will use these details to fill all the required graphs in your tourist voucher and confirmation of acceptance of the tourist.

• Step 1:   Fill in our online form to obtain our Visa invitation to Russia
• Step 2: Pay $15 USD service fee for arranging the tourist visa invitation
• Step 3:   Instantly receive the invitation letter by e-mail or fax

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The voucher will be sent to the e-mail address you specified in the form. You can also pick up the original printed voucher at our office on weekdays from 10 AM to 6.30 PM or via courier.

Important information:

When arranging a tourist voucher, please note that you a visa to Russia will be issued on its basis only if the purpose of your visit is tourism. This means that, after receiving your tourist visa invitation, you will need to specify the purpose of your travel as tourism (not business, employment, etc.) when applying for your visa at the Consulate. Also note that you will need to specify only those cities and accommodation sites which you have listed in your travel voucher when filling out the consular form. By carefully filling out the consular form you will avoid many problems.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the main types of russian visas.

• Tourist Visa - e.g.: tourism, sightseeing;
• Business Visa - e.g.: conferences, business negotiations;
• E-Visa - e.g.: short-term visits;
• Work Visa - e.g.: employment in a Russian company;
• Private Visa - e.g.: visiting friends in Russia (though a tourist visa is cheaper and more effecient??).

How can I get a visa to Russia?

To obtain a Russian visa you need:

• Fill in our online order form and get a Visa invitation to Russia
• Refer to our Complete Step-by-Step Guide to Russian Visa Application , use your personal data and information from the Invitation to Russia

Are tourists allowed in Russia?

What is a russian tourist visa invitation letter, how does a tourist visa invitations look like, how to get russian tourist visa invitation letter.

• Step 1:   Fill in our online form to obtain our Visa invitation to Russia
• Step 2: Pay $15 USD service fee for arranging the tourist visa invitation
• Step 3:  Instantly receive the invitation letter by e-mail or fax

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Tourist Invitation consists of a Tourist Confirmation with the attached Tourist Voucher containing the detailed information on stay in the country. In addition we send a sample of the filled in Consular Questionnaire. As a rule, the Invitation for Tourist Visa can be submitted to the Consulate in copy.

Check the detailed Russian tourist visa description and watch video guide how to order a tourist invitation.

To apply for a visa, it is required to submit to the Russian consulate an insurance policy for payment of emergency medical expenses issued by the reliable insurance company. On our website you can choose and purchase the best insurance policy option.

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Russian Tourist Confirmation and Voucher

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If you are traveling to Russia as a tourist, you will need a Tourist Confirmation and Voucher (also known as Russian Visa Support) from an authorized Russian travel agency or hotel, registered with the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in order to apply for a visa to Russia for tourism.

The confirmation MUST have an Official Russian Company Registration Number and confirmation number. A Russian tourist voucher & confirmation from your hotel or travel agency in Russia is required to apply. Your visa application processing cannot start until the Confirmation and Voucher has been issued and received, information from the document is needed to answer questions on the Russian online visa application form.

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TDS is able to obtain a Confirmation and Voucher (Visa Support) document for you. Your visa processing cannot start until the Confirmation and Voucher have been issued. Typically within 12 Hours Monday - Friday.

Once completed you will receive an email from TDS confirming the issuance of your Confirmation and Voucher and a summary of the document information including the inviting organization name and address which is needed to complete your Russian online visa application form. You must have these details before the Russian Visa Application form can be completed.

You MUST provide a scanned color copy of your passport information page as part of the ordering process.

A copy of the Voucher and Confirmation should be carried with your passport and visa while you are traveling in Russia.

• Single Entry valid for a stay up to 30 days - $65
• Multiple Entry valid for 3 years - $100

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• Single entry (one entry to Russia, maximum period of stay in Russia - 30 or 90 days);
• Double entry (two entries to Russia within visa validity, maximum period of stay in Russia - 30 or 90 days);
• Multiple entries (multiple entries to Russia within 180 days, maximum period of stay in Russia – 90 days within 180 days).

How will I receive my voucher

Russian tourist voucher frequently asked questions.

• The tourist company reference number;
• The number of confirmation;
• The official name of the tourist company;
• The hotel name *.
• either ask your friend for a private invitation. Might be a lengthy and complicated procedure in Russia, and we cannot assist you with this, or
• purchase a tourist voucher from us. We will help you to obtain a tourist voucher and you will need to apply for a tourist visa. In your application form you will need to enter the information about the hotel indicated in your tourist voucher. Please note, the information about your hotel is only displayed in your voucher and your application form, there will be no indication of the hotel in your visa. You will be able to stay at different accommodation.

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What is a Russian invitation voucher?

We recommend that you do not get fooled by the name ‘Russian invitation voucher’ because the word voucher in that expression is not used in the traditional way. In this case, the ‘ Russian invitation voucher ’ is used to describe the document that is signed and stamped by an authorized person and that allows you to apply for a Russian visa . And that is precisely what we can help you obtain. All you need to do is put together some documents and follow the instructions.

How to apply for a Russian invitation voucher

Getting a Russian invitation letter is a piece of cake when you use iVisa as your visa service. The steps are easy to follow, and iVisa makes the whole online application process as easy as it can be. But first things first, you need to make sure that you meet all the requirements. Rest assured that iVisa asks only for what is necessary. You will need the following:

Passport – if you want to apply for a Russian invitation voucher , you need to hold a passport that is valid for at least another 6 months from the date of arrival in Russia. Do not forget to check the expiry date before you apply.

Accommodation information – you need to have proof that you have a place to stay while in Russia. You do not have to book a hotel before you apply, but you need to be able to provide the accommodation information.

Established travel dates – if you do not know the exact travel dates, you need to be able to provide the closest approximation possible. You do not have to book a flight before you apply.

E-mail address – iVisa will send you the Russian invitation voucher via e-mail in PDF format. You need to print it out in color before you take it to the consulate.

Means of payment – iVisa accepts multiple methods of payment so that you can use the one that is most convenient for you. Credit and debit cards are allowed, but you can use PayPal as well.

Once you check everything off the list above, you need to fill in an application form . iVisa presents a simplified version so that you do not spend more than 10 minutes completing it. Moreover, if you need some help along the way, feel free to contact iVisa’s customer support . It is available 24/7 and free of charge.

iVisa broke down the form into three simple steps :

The first one requires you to provide your personal information , passport info, and a few travel details. One more thing you need to do is select an invitation type and a processing time. Your selection determines the cost of our Russian invitation letter . When it comes to processing, no matter what type of letter you need, you are given three choices:

Standard processing – your application is processed within 24 hours , and you are charged USD $74.49 .

Rush processing – your invitation letter is ready within 6 hours , and you must pay USD $135.49 .

Super Rush processing – you receive your Russian invitation letter in just 2 hours , but you need to pay USD $202.49 .

Keep in mind that the fees above apply when you want a Tourist invitation letter with Double Entry and a 30 days after arrival validity. If you want Double Entry , the processing time is 24 hours , 6 hours , and 2 hours , and the fees are USD $74.49 , USD $135.49 , and USD $202.49 , respectively.

For the Business Invitation letter , both the processing times and the fees suffer an increase. Your document is ready in 30 days , 27 days , and 25 days . The prices are USD $126.99 , USD $319.99 , and USD $384.99 , respectively.

The second step of the application form wants you to make the payment and revise your form so that no errors are made.

While the third requires you to upload the supporting documents for your application. As soon as you are done, you can submit your application and iVisa handles the rest.

All things considered, getting a Russian invitation voucher is not difficult when you have iVisa by your side. Keep in mind that you still need to visit the nearest Russian diplomatic mission to apply for a visa. The invitation letter is just one of the required documents you need to obtain the travel document.

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