Planning a trip to Russia? To apply for a tourist visa at a Russian consulate, you need an official invitation letter — also called a tourist voucher or visa support document. You can buy one online in minutes, without leaving your home, and without any hotel or tour booking. Here is everything you need to know before you order.

1. What you are buying

When you buy a Russian visa invitation from ivisastore.com, you receive an official PDF document containing two parts — both required by the Russian consulate:

• Tourist Confirmation (Подтверждение) — confirms your visit, travel dates and the host company details
• Tourist Voucher (Ваучер) — lists your personal passport data, stay duration and the accreditation number of the issuing operator

Both documents carry an official stamp, director's signature and the registration number RTO 015681 of Visa Service LLC — an officially accredited Russian tour operator. This is the document your consulate needs to process your tourist visa application.

2. Pricing — Single, Double and Multiple entry

The exact price depends on your nationality and the visa type. The starting price is €42 for most European nationalities. This is significantly cheaper than travel agencies, which typically charge €80–150 for the same document with longer processing times.

Provider	Price	Delivery time	Available 24/7?
ivisastore.com	from €42	5 minutes	✓ Yes
Travel agency	€80–150	1–3 days	✗ Business hours only
Hotel (if available)	€20–50+	1–48 hours	✗ No
DIY (not possible)	—	—	—

3. How to buy in 3 steps

4. Why buy from ivisastore.com

5. What you need to place an order

To buy your Russian visa invitation you only need the following information from your passport:

• Full name — exactly as printed in your passport (Latin characters)
• Passport number and expiry date
• Nationality (country of citizenship)
• Date of birth
• Planned entry and exit dates for Russia
• A hotel name and city in Russia (any hotel, any city — this is a formality)
• Your email address to receive the PDF

6. Accepted by all Russian consulates

Invitations from ivisastore.com are accepted at every Russian embassy and consulate worldwide — including those in Germany (Berlin, Bonn), France (Paris, Marseille), UK (London), Italy (Rome, Milan), Spain (Madrid, Barcelona), USA (Washington, New York), Japan (Tokyo), Australia (Canberra) and 170+ more.

For most countries, a printed colour copy of the PDF is sufficient — no original by post required. The invitation contains all reference numbers needed to complete the Russian visa application form at visa.kdmid.ru.

7. Frequently asked questions

Is it legal to buy a Russian visa invitation online?

Yes, completely legal. Tourist invitations can only be issued by officially accredited Russian tour operators — which is exactly what ivisastore.com works with. Our operator, Visa Service LLC, is registered in the Russian Federal Tourism Register under number RTO 015681 and is fully authorised to issue invitation letters to foreign tourists.

Do I need to actually stay at the hotel listed in my invitation?

No. The hotel address in the invitation is a standard requirement for the document — it has no bearing on where you actually stay in Russia. Once your visa is issued, you are free to stay anywhere you choose: hotels, Airbnb, private apartments or with friends.

Can I buy an invitation if I have not booked my flights yet?

Yes. You can buy your invitation at any point — even before booking flights. You just need to know your approximate travel dates. If your dates change, contact us and we will update the invitation for free.

How do I use the invitation after I buy it?

Print the PDF (preferably in colour), complete the Russian visa application form at visa.kdmid.ru using the reference numbers from your invitation, and submit everything to your local Russian consulate or visa application centre.

Can I buy one invitation for my whole family?

No. Each person — including children — needs their own individual invitation. However, you can order multiple invitations for the same travel dates at once.

What if I need to change my travel dates after buying?

Email us at support@ivisastore.com and we will update the invitation with your new dates free of charge.