# Invitation

**URL:** <https://forum.russiable.com/t/invitation/160>\
**Category:** Travel to Russia\
**Created:** [July 30, 2024, 11:16am UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/invitation/160 "2024-07-30T11:16:50Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 2\
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**Author:** ![Curious](https://forum.russiable.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/c/6bbea6/32.png) [@Curious](https://forum.russiable.com/u/Curious)\
**Post date:** [July 30, 2024, 11:16am UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/invitation/160/1 "2024-07-30T11:16:50Z")

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Hi Irena,  
Please explain the letter of invitation required for Tourist visa. I have read the information but remain confused. I intend to visit my girlfriend in Bashkortostan Republic next June(2025). Can she provide me with a letter of invitation as i will be staying at her apartment? Of course we will travel around Russia in the 3 weeks i am there but the base will be her apartment in Sterlitamak. I bought your guide so looking forward to seeing what i can experience in Russia next year. All the best, Garry

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**Author:** ![Irena](https://forum.russiable.com/user_avatar/forum.russiable.com/irena/32/7_2.png) [@Irena](https://forum.russiable.com/u/Irena)\
**Post date:** [August 5, 2024, 10:19am UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/invitation/160/2 "2024-08-05T10:19:12Z")

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Hello Garry,

You can get a tourist visa or a private visa. For the tourist visa you need a tourist invitation (easy to get in 5 minutes here: [https://russiable.com/visa-support](https://russiable.com/visa-support)). For the private visa you need a private invitation which your girlfriend in Russia must process and then send to you. The first option is much easier and faster.