is Invitation mandatory for Canada or Russian Federation? [closed]

How compulsory is it to have a visit invitation when applying to a nation like Canada or Russia ? I have wanted to visit either of the two, but I do not have an understanding of how the processes are and I also hear its mandatory to have a letter of invitation prior to visit. In the event I do not have anyone there and all i have for accomodation is booking of a Hotel (Hotel reservation), can this work at this point. Not a frequent traveller to Eastern Europe / EurAsia and the Americas, hence i just wanted to be sure of things beforehand.

Plus I am a Nigerian Citizen, and i need Clear and concise answers.

Best Answer

For Russia: an invitation is mandatory, but it is given to you by the hotel or the travel agency you book the travel, if you are staying for tourism. It is very easy to get, and as far I know, it is not really checked after you get it.

[In my case, I had to change completely the plans, and cancel a tour, but I did a much shorter tourist travel in Russia privately organized. Russian travel agency and in any case Russia immigration were ok].

Note: if you plan to stay by a private accommodation (e.g. a friend), this is more complex, and your friend needs some official documents. Embassies website have the links.

On the other hand, you are a Nigerian. Many Nigerians are not following the rules, so embassies and immigration officers are much more strict.

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Do you have to be invited into Russia?

Unless your country is in a visa-free regime with Russia, you are required to obtain an entry visa in order to travel to the Russian Federation. Nonetheless, once you receive your original invitation, you can apply for a Russian visa.

Do you need an invitation for a Russian visa?

The required document for obtaining Russian visa is a Russian Visa Invitation Letter (or simply Invitation for Russian Visa). An invitation letter for visa might be issued by a Russian organization that has a special reference-number and accreditation in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

When Russian visa will open?

For a trip to Russia, the electronic visa is mandatory. Since 1 January 2021, you can visit the whole country with the unified electronic visa....The Russian eVisa in brief.FormatElectronics onlyNumber of entries1Time to obtain96 hoursLength of stay0 to 16 daysValidity60 days1 more row

Is Russia still issuing visas?

Russian nationals may continue applying for non-immigrant visas at any U.S. embassy or consulate where they can obtain an appointment.

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