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Russia
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How to Apply: Business Invitation Letter
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FILL OUT ONLINE APPLICATION
Complete our easy online application and pay with credit card or PayPal
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RECEIVE DOCUMENT VIA EMAIL
No need to deal with anyone else. We provide you with this required document for your visa application.
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GO TO YOUR CORRESPONDING EMBASSY/CONSULATE
Submit your visa application with passport and all supporting paperwork including the document we provide
How to Apply: Embassy Registration
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Fill Out Online Application
Complete our easy online application and pay with credit card or PayPal
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Travel Safely
Your embassy will assist you if an emergency (eg. Natural disasters, civil unrest, etc) occur
Why Register with the Embassy
Travel Registration is a service provided by the government. This service allows you to record information about your
upcoming trip abroad to the Department of State so it can be used to assist you in case of an emergency. People residing abroad can also get routine
information from their nearest embassy or consulate if registered.
Required Information to Apply
Once You Have Registered With Your Embassy Or Consulate, You Will Need To Update Your Data If:
- your contact details change,
- your civil status changes,
- you are going back to your home country.
Learn More: Business Invitation Letter
What you need to know
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You are applying for a Russian Business Invitation Letter and not a Russian Business (Commercial) Visa. The Russian Invitation Letter is a requirement for you to obtain the Russian Business Visa.
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For Business Invitation Letter 3 years (for US citizens), the passport should be valid at least for 3 years after arrival in Russia.
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Please note that the Business Invitation Letter is a scan of the original. This is typically acceptable at most Russian Embassies, but there are cases where the Embassy may require the original. We suggest all applicants inquire to see if the original is required at their specific consulate, as we are unable to send originals at this time.
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After you receive your Invitation Letter via email, you can apply for the Russian Business Visa at one of their embassies.
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A proof of accommodation is required to obtain the travel document. The dates in this document MUST match the travel dates selected in the application. This is a requirement that is demanded by the government in order to issue the travel document.
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The Russian Business Invitation you will receive from iVisa consists of a Business Confirmation Letter (“подтверждение о приеме иностранного туриста” - in Russian).
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Business Invitation Letters are only available to EU citizens, US citizens and a few others.
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The Russian Business Invitation Letter will be in Russian.
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To enter the country, every traveler must have health insurance. There is no quarantine requirement on arrival in Russia.
RUSSIA IS OPEN: Russia re-opened for tourism on 25 January 2021.
NOTE: Business invitation and visa suggest that a foreign citizen will be staying in a hotel or in a rental apartment. It is not possible to indicate just a private address of a friend or relative.
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
The Russian Invitation Letter is a requirement for you to obtain the Russian Tourist or Business Visa. The document is in A4 format and indicates that you are invited to Russia by an accredited Russian travel company or a hotel. iVisa provides Russian tourist and business invitation letters depending on the purpose of your trip and whether you are applying for a Russian Tourist or Business (Commercial) Visa.
WHO CAN ENTER RUSSIA WITH THIS DOCUMENT
All nationalities who need a Russian Tourist or Business Visa to travel to Russia will also need the invitation letter.
To enter the country, every traveler must have health insurance.
OBTAIN THE RUSSIA INVITATION LETTER
Applying for the Russian Invitation Letter is easy and fast with iVisa. The process is 100% online. You can print the invitation letter and use it as one of the documents required for your Russian visa.
DISPLAY THE DOCUMENTS
Once your application for the Invitation Letter is complete and payment is made, we’ll send the document to your email inbox.
You must display the invitation letter, visa, and health insurance to officials at the immigration checkpoint upon arrival to the country.
Questions?
How do I write a Russian invitation letter?
You can obtain an invitation letter through iVisa, by clicking here and filling out the requested information.
iVisa provides both Russian Tourist and Business invitation letters, depending on the purpose of your trip and which visa you want to apply for.
How do I get invited to Russia?
The Russian visa is issued by the Embassy or Consulate of the Russian Federation. To obtain a Russian visa, you need an official invitation (a visa support document) which iVisa can provide, depending on the purpose of your visit.
How do processing times work?
At iVisa, we understand that your time is valuable, and we strive to provide you with the fastest service possible. Our processing times are estimated based on the average duration it takes governments to process visa applications. These estimated times begin from the moment we receive all the correct information for your application until you receive your visa. While we work diligently to expedite the process, it’s important to note that we are reliant on the processing times set by the government authorities.
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