Do I need an invitation letter to visit Russia?

For travel to Russia, all travelers must have a visa and an official Letter of Invitation approved by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, its regional representatives, or by an appropriate Russian Federation Migration Service Branch.



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For travel to Russia, all travelers must have a visa and an official Letter of Invitation approved by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, its regional representatives, or by an appropriate Russian Federation Migration Service Branch.

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The invitation letter to Russia, also called visa support or tourist voucher, is a document by which a natural or legal person, resident in Russia, invites you to visit him/her, whether for tourism, business, studies or personal purposes. It is a mandatory document to apply for a visa to Russia.

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How to Order an Invitation Letter for US Visa?
  1. Choose your package. You can choose two types of packages: the Regular and Express package.
  2. Finish the applicable fee payment. ...
  3. Complete the Invitation Letter form. ...
  4. Submit the request. ...
  5. Receive your invitation letter in your inbox. ...
  6. Print the Letter of Invitation.


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If you plan to sightsee on your own, you must have a tourist visa. A visa is also required if you plan to depart Russia by another mode of transportation. Cruise ship passengers in St. Petersburg should seek assistance from the U.S. Embassy in Moscow for all emergency and passport services.

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