In order for a foreigner to be able to come to Russia, he will have to overcome certain difficulties. Obtaining a Russian visa is impossible without an invitation, which must be issued by the receiving party. There are two ways to do this.
Necessary
Your internal Russian passport and a photocopy of the foreigner's passport
Instructions
Step 1
Write down all the personal information of your foreign friend. You will need this information when issuing an invitation. In addition to the basic data indicated in the copy of his passport, write down information about the foreigner's work, namely: name, postal address and office phone / fax of the company, its type of activity, position and duties of the invited person. It is also necessary to clarify how long your friend is going to stay in Russia, what cities he plans to visit, and in which Consulate he will receive a visa.
Step 2
Fill out the questionnaire at the OVIR. Then you just have to wait, issuing an invitation is not a quick matter. Sometimes weeks, or even months, pass by. Remember that you can only invite a foreigner yourself if he is going to come on a personal visit. For all other purposes, the procedure for issuing an invitation is different. If you want to speed up the receipt of an invitation, it is better to use the following method.
Step 3
Get a business or travel invitation. This type of invitation cannot be issued on behalf of a private person. It is necessary to find an accredited organization that will submit an application to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Many large travel companies are involved in issuing invitations of this kind. In this case, the invitation will be received quickly, but the costs will be higher.
