Originally Posted by
Slow_Mustang
'A scanned copy (per e-mail) both of the original Reservation confirmation and the Tourist voucher. These are all the documents needed to get a Russian visa. Originals can be sent by post when required by the consulate (normally the copies are sufficient).'
Little confusing here, I provide my confirmed reservation at Starwood property to waytorussia and they get me the invitation from the hotel? And the 'Tourist voucher' is irrelevant in my case? Also, since I have 2 reservations in two cities (St. Petersburg and Moscow) for my duration in Russia, does that mean $60 for two invitations?
Thanks.
Yes, it's a bit confusing. What you'll get from an agency that provides 'visa invitations' if you pay for support for a tourist visa includes a (fake) voucher for a hotel stay during the dates that you are asking them for (up to 30 days). The voucher will say that you've booked and paid for hotel accommodation. Thus, your existing hotel reservations that you made yourself are not required by (a) the visa support agency, (b) the Russian consulate, or (c) the Russian immigration officer. I know it sounds fishy but no one will care (including the hotel where you'll be actually staying). It also means that you only need to pay for one invitation because it can be for as many days as you like (well, up to 30).