Now you can apply on-line for Russian visa support using Expat.ru.
All of our information and procedures have been updated according to the new 2004 visa regulations

While there are many respected travel organizations ready to help you obtain visa support and invitations, we are pleased to offer express online services. Upon receipt of your invitation, you may apply for a visa at any of the Russian Consulates Worldwide, or through a visa service near you. Your online request will refer your visa support application to our partner company (Intel Service Centre) who will then process the invitation for you.

You can apply for either a tourist or business invitation online through our site
(NB: this service is provided by our partner company Intel Service and not directly by Expat.ru)

  Tourist Invitation to Russia (valid for up to 1 month, single or double entry)
Cost: $30
Processing time: 1 working day
A tourist visa is the easiest and fastest visa to get. No hotel booking is required.

  Business Invitation to Russia (valid for up to 1 year, single, double and multiple entries)
Cost: From $60 - $250
Processing time: 3 - 17 business days
A business visa is ideal for long stays and numerous visits. No business connections in Russia are required.

Not sure which invitation to choose? Have questions about getting your Russian visa or staying in Russia? Please read our Visa Section below.

1. What is a Russian visa?
2. How and where to get a Russian visa?
3. What is an invitation and how to get it?
4. What is a migration card?
5. Visa Registration