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A short visit to Russia
Russian Tourist Visa
Explore your destination and organise your application information. Requirements depend on your nationality, residence and travel plans; check current official guidance before submission.
Tourist Cities in Russia
Moscow is the main entry point for many visitors, known for Red Square, the Kremlin, St Basil's Cathedral, historic metro stations, and major museums. Saint Petersburg offers imperial architecture, canals, the Hermitage Museum, and palace day trips. Travellers may also explore Kazan, Sochi, and other cultural destinations depending on their itinerary, visa validity, and travel plans.
Benefits
Applying for a Russian tourist visa with Vortex Ease gives clients a clearer process, better document preparation, and practical support before their visa centre appointment.
- Document checklist guidance for a Russian tourist visa application
- Tourist voucher/invitation guidance before submission
- Review of passport, application form, photo, insurance, and travel details
- Support preparing a clean visa centre submission from London
- Clear cost guidance before starting the application
Plan your budget
Estimated Cost
Approximate cost breakdown for a Russian tourist visa application from London, including service charge. Government, visa centre, insurance, and invitation costs can vary by provider, urgency, and applicant circumstances.
- Russian tourist visa embassy/consular fee: £65–£70
- Visa centre service fee: £50
- Tourist voucher/invitation: £15–£35
- Travel insurance: £10–£25
- service charge: £150
- Estimated total: approximately £290–£330
These figures are indicative planning estimates. Confirm government and provider charges, travel prices and our service quotation before paying. Processing times vary.
Current requirements and costs
Government fees, document requirements, appointment availability and processing times can change. Check the official authority and ask our team for the current service scope and quotation before starting.
Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs guidanceVisa decisions remain with the relevant authority. Preparation support does not guarantee approval.
Prepare your next step
Tell us about your Russia visit.
Share your travel plans and ask which support is available.