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Russia visa invitation letter #russiavisa

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Overview: Russia Winter Trip Plan

  • The speaker plans a Russia winter trip starting 16 January from Delhi.
  • They will enter Russia via Azerbaijan (to St. Petersburg) and exit via Mongolia.
  • Total trip length is about 25–30 days.

Visa Choice: Why They Recommend a Sticker Visa

  • Because the stay is longer, the speaker says they won’t qualify for the Russian e-visa.
  • They claim the e-visa is only available for stays of 16 days or less.
  • Therefore, they recommend applying for a sticker visa, which requires an invitation letter from Russia.

How to Obtain the Sticker Visa Invitation

Where to Get the Invitation

They explain that the invitation can be obtained from:

  • a Russian tourist agency, or
  • the hotel (often linked to hotel booking).

Workaround for Booking Restrictions

  • The speaker mentions that due to the Russia–Ukraine war, there have been Western service disruptions, so services like Booking.com aren’t available.
  • They suggest using a Russian alternative hotel site (mentioned as Austro).
  • They note they avoid this workaround because it would require paying upfront before receiving the invitation.

Direct Invitation Website

  • Instead, they use an invitation website: gangr.com (also shown as “gangr” in subtitles).
  • They claim it is:
    • cheaper, and
    • genuine compared to other sites.
  • They also warn that some websites can be fake or take longer.

Step-by-Step Process (As Described)

  1. Enter citizenship

    • Select the embassy/collection location (options shown): Chennai, Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi
    • They selected Delhi because they live there.

  2. Choose visa type

    • Select Tourist visa
    • Choose single entry (since they are traveling solo)

  3. Confirm invitation entry/exit dates

    • The speaker stresses that invitation entry/exit dates are crucial because the visa is issued based on those dates.
    • Example mentioned: entry 16th and exit 14th
      • They note that a late-night entry close to midnight can effectively shift the date.

  4. Fill passport details

    • They admit using dummy info in the video, but instruct viewers to enter real passport number and expiry.

  5. Select travel cities

    • Choose from a dropdown list.

  6. Medical insurance

    • They say they skipped adding insurance because they already have insurance (they mention Tata AIG).
    • They note that Indian travel insurance can cover medical needs depending on age/terms.

  7. Pay for the invitation

    • Invitation cost shown around Rs 1200 / Rs 1245
      • The invitation cost appears as 1245
      • Payment shown as 1350 in rubles

  8. Payment method

    • Pay with either a Russia-issued card or an international card
    • Choose a gateway such as PayPal or Paytm

  9. Receive the invitation PDF

    • After payment, they say you receive emails with the PDF invitation.
    • They claim they received it within minutes after ordering.

  10. Hotel confirmation (later requirement)

    • They mention they initially entered hotel info but later had to send hotel confirmation once the site requested it.

After Receiving the Invitation PDF

  • After getting the invitation PDF, they plan to apply for the sticker visa at the embassy.
  • They say they will make a separate video explaining the sticker visa application process.

Channel Promotion (Mentioned by Speaker)

  • The speaker promotes their channel with a promise of future Russia-related tours and activities.

Presenters/Contributors

  • Single presenter (unnamed): The speaker sharing the Russia visa invitation and sticker visa application steps.

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