Reference

Russian visa glossary

The vocabulary of Russian visas, defined in plain English.

Letter of Invitation (LOI): An official document confirming that a Russian organization or person invites you. It is mandatory for most Russian visa types and is what we issue.
Visa Support: The full service of preparing and registering the documents (invitation/voucher) a consulate requires to grant a Russian visa.
Tourist Voucher: Part of the tourist invitation: a confirmation of tourist services issued by a registered Russian tour operator.
Confirmation of Receipt: The companion document to the tourist voucher confirming a foreign tourist has been accepted; both are registered with the Russian MFA.
Telex: An electronic invitation transmitted directly from the Russian MFA to a specific consulate, often used for business visas.
MFA: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, which registers invitations and oversees visa issuance.
Single / Double / Multiple Entry: How many times you may enter Russia on one visa: once, twice, or unlimited within the validity period.
Consular Fee: The fee charged by the Russian consulate for processing your visa, separate from the invitation cost.
Migration Card: A small form completed on arrival in Russia; keep the stamped half until you leave the country.
Registration: Notifying the Russian authorities of your stay address within 7 working days of arrival, usually handled by your hotel or host.

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