It is impossible to obtain an entry visa upon arrival, so travelers must apply for their visas well in advance. U.S. citizens who apply for Russian visas in third countries where they do not have permission to stay more than 90 days may face considerable delays in visa processing.
People Also Ask
Getting one is not difficult. All you need to do is go to your local Russian embassy and apply for one. However, before you apply you will need to have an invitation letter. iVisa.com can make things easier for you by helping you get your invitation letter quickly.
FCDO continues to advise British nationals against all travel to Russia. Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine means the situation in Russia is unpredictable. This includes: security incidents, such as drone attacks, happening in some parts of the country.
When you book with us, full visa preparation & processing is included by default. Visa applications prepared by our Visa Department boast 99.9% approval rate.
To get a tourist visa, you will need an Invitation Letter which can be issued only by a Russian tourist company included in federal register of tour operators. Hotel reservation confirmation is not sufficient to get a visa. Russian tourist visa is valid for one entry, double entry and multiple entries.
Any visa applicant may be interviewed by a consular officer if necessary. Processing times, requirements, and fees are subject to change without prior notice.
To arrange an invitation for a tourist visa it is necessary to approach a travel company accredited at Rosturizm (Russian Tourism Agency). The travel agency must be registered as a tour operator entitled to invite foreign citizens to Russia. Only travel companies are allowed to issue tourist visa invitations.