Which Russian visa do you need?
Russia issues several visa categories, each tied to the purpose of your trip. Most require an official invitation — which we issue. Compare the options below.
Tourist Visa
$19A Russian tourist visa requires an official invitation (tourist voucher + confirmation of receipt). We issue this invitation in about 5 minutes by email from $19, accepted by every Russian consulate. No hotel booking required.
- Stay
- Up to 30 days
- Entry
- Single or double entry
Business Visa
$149A Russian business visa requires an electronic invitation sent directly to the consulate. We provide business invitations from $149 for 3 months up to $399 for a 1-year multiple-entry visa.
- Stay
- 3 months, 6 months or 1 year
- Entry
- Single, double or multiple entry
e-Visa
Government feeThe Russian unified e-Visa allows citizens of 64 eligible countries to enter for up to 16 days of stay (60 days validity) without an invitation. It is applied for online and is single entry.
- Stay
- 16 days stay / 60 days validity
- Entry
- Single entry
Private Visa
On requestA private (guest) visa lets you visit friends or relatives in Russia for up to 90 days. It requires an official invitation processed through the Russian migration authorities, which takes 1–3 months.
- Stay
- Up to 90 days
- Entry
- Single or double entry
Student Visa
On requestA student visa is issued for the duration of your studies and is multiple entry. It requires an official invitation from the accredited Russian university or institution that admitted you.
- Stay
- Duration of study (renewable)
- Entry
- Multiple entry
Work Visa
On requestA work visa is issued for up to 3 years and is multiple entry. It requires an official invitation and work permit arranged by your Russian employer.
- Stay
- Up to 3 years
- Entry
- Multiple entry
Visumuitnodiging nodig?
Als jouw visumroute een toeristenuitnodiging of visumondersteuningsvoucher vereist, ga dan verder naar het beveiligde iVisa-bestelformulier.