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Russia invitation letter from Netherlands
E-visa: no. Consular visa in The Hague: yes.
- E-visa open to this passport
- Yes, within the scheme's limits
- Invitation required
- For consular visas only
- Consular fee
- Consular tariff of the Russian Embassy in The Hague; the invitation fee is separate.
- Processing
- E-visa: up to 4 calendar days on the MFA portal. Consular visa: appointment in The Hague plus several working days.
Section 1How the invitation is used in Netherlands
Dutch tussenvoegsels (van, de, van der) must match the passport, including spacing.
Do not send the invitation to IND — it is for the Russian embassy.
Section 2Where to file
Russian missions in Netherlands accept the invitation as part of the consular file. Check which post covers your place of residence before booking, because jurisdiction is by address and not by convenience.
| City | Post | Notes on the invitation |
|---|---|---|
| The Hague | Embassy | The invitation is for sticker-visa appointments, not for e-visa. |
Section 3What to copy into the application form
Four fields move from the invitation to the application form. Transcribe them character for character; mismatches here are the most common reason a file is returned before it is assessed.
| Field on the application form | Where it sits on the invitation |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Host |
| Reference | PTO |
| Confirmation | ID |
Section 4Mistakes that recur here
- Treating a municipal “garantie” letter as Russian visa support.
Section 5Which route applies to you
Holders of this passport have two routes into Russia, and only one of them needs an invitation.
- Before you commission anything, compare the two routes on invitation versus the unified e-visa — for short stays the e-visa removes the invitation entirely.
- Choose the category that matches your trip: tourist confirmation and voucher for leisure travel, or a business invitation for meetings and contracts.
- Budget with the breakdown of invitation and consular fees and plan around current issuing times.
- When the document arrives, verify its registry number before you book a consular appointment.
Section 6Countries in the same position
These passports also qualify for the unified e-visa, so the same choice between routes applies.
Important
An invitation letter is a supporting document. It does not guarantee a visa: consular officers decide every application.
Questions
Can I use the invitation at VFS if a centre is used?
Yes, attach the same PDF. The invitation issuer does not change.
Sources
Rules and fees on this page are checked against the primary authorities below. Where they disagree with us, they are correct.