Visa Information

All foreign visitors to Russia will need to apply for a 'Tourist Visa'. To get a Tourist Visa you will need a 'Tourist Invitation', issued by hotel where you will stay. This will cost 1200 rubles, the cheapest available in Moscow. Here is our 3 Step Simple Guide.

Step One

Please email to info@sweetmoscow.com. We need:

1. Your passport information
   • Passport number
   • Full first and last names. Please write them separately to avoid mistakes from our side.
   • Nationality
   • Gender
   • Date of birth
2. Your entry and exit dates in Russia
   If you are planning to travel around Russia, let us know where. If you are only visiting Moscow, just write arrival and departure date.

After receiving your details we will send you link for payment with your credit card. You will get invitation the following day.

Step Two

Take the following to your nearest Russian Consulate:

1. A printed copy of the invitation letter
2. Two passport sized photos of yourself
3. The Russian Consulate Processing fee (see consulate for prices)
4. Your passport

Step Three

Pick up your Passport with the newly inserted Russian Visa. Check the Visa dates are those you requested. Now you are ready to visit Russia!

**Please note that some citizens can only get a Russian Visa in the country that they are a permanent or temporary resident of, and not in a third country. I.e. Japanese citizens must only apply for their Russian visa in Japan, and not in any other third country. Please check with your local Russian Consulate on the current rules, they change constantly**

Important Notes

Tourist visas are only valid for a maximum of 30 days and cannot be extended. If you wish to stay in Russia for longer than one month you will need a Business visa. You don't need to be a business to apply for this. You can not change the dates for the invitation once it has been issued, if you are unsure of the length of time you will stay in Russia, put the maximum 30 days. Russian Consulate prices vary from country to country and operate on a sliding scale policy, i.e. if you want your visa in a shorter time you will pay more money for it. Some Russian Consulates, e.g. London, operate a postal service which saves you time queuing at the the consulate.