Free Invitation for the Tourist Visa for our guests
For entrance on territory of the Russian Federation the majority of foreign citizens needs the Russian entry visa. In accordance with legislation, for entry to Russia foreign citizens can receive different kinds of Russian visas, which depend on entry purpose: Tourist visa, Business visa, Private Visa & Transit visa.
Tourist Visa is the cheapest and the easiest to get, is issued to tourists, who have booked accommodation in Russia for non-business reason. It can be used for a short tour for a precise number of days up to maximum of thirty. Extension is not possible! Russian travel visas may be single and double entry. Single entry visa only permits you to enter and exit the country once. If you plan to travel outside of Russia and then to return you will need a double entry Russian travel visa, which is available at some Russian consulates but it costs more and the exact dates of both entries/exits from Russia are stated in it.
How to get the Visa invitation?
Complete application form and send it to us. Within 24 hours our hospitality managers will issue a tourist invitation (whcih is also called a tourist voucher) and send it back to you by fax.
To get the tourist invitation you should:
- Fill in the application form (see below)
- pay for the invitation, if you are not staying at Acme hotels or STN apartments
How much it costs and how long it takes to get the invitation?
| Guests, staying at Acme hotels or STN apartments | 24 hours | free |
| Guests, not staying at Acme hotels /STN apartments | 24 hours | 30 euro |
Getting visa at the Consulate
After obtaining the official invitation letter an applicant should apply to the local Russian Embassy or Consulate, submit all the necessary documents (such as passport and insurance), pay the consular fee and get the visa in 2 weeks’ time maximum. You can find contacts of all Russian Embassies and Consulates on web-page: www.russianembassy.ru