# Travel to Russia **URL:** https://forum.russiable.com/c/travel-to-russia/5.md?page=4 [Latest](https://forum.russiable.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.russiable.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.russiable.com/tags.md) **Page:** 5 --- ## [Filling visa form](https://forum.russiable.com/t/filling-visa-form/235)
**Author:** [@crazy\_traveller](https://forum.russiable.com/u/crazy_traveller)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2025, 8:31pm UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/filling-visa-form/235 "2025-05-17T20:31:35Z")
Hi, I want to apply for a visa and come to Russia for a month. When filling out the form, they want information about my employment (address, phone number). But what should I write if I am not employed? I graduated from … --- ## [Question regarding repeat e-visa](https://forum.russiable.com/t/question-regarding-repeat-e-visa/236)
**Author:** [@swede28](https://forum.russiable.com/u/swede28)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2025, 6:07am UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/question-regarding-repeat-e-visa/236 "2025-05-17T06:07:28Z")
Hello, I’ve traveled to my girlfriend 4 times now on the e-visa, but 16 days is rather short. I’ve read that it will be extended to 30, but it’s unclear when exactly. What would happen, if i went to Russia on the e visa… --- ## [Registration Help](https://forum.russiable.com/t/registration-help/230)
**Author:** [@Himynameis](https://forum.russiable.com/u/Himynameis)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2025, 7:36pm UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/registration-help/230 "2025-05-10T19:36:22Z")
Hi, hostel told me that they will not register due to May holidays. My friend said that this is everywhere, should I go to a new place that will register me? Or on holidays do I not need to be registered? --- ## [River cruise](https://forum.russiable.com/t/river-cruise/229)
**Author:** [@Annett-Michael](https://forum.russiable.com/u/Annett-Michael)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2025, 7:19pm UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/river-cruise/229 "2025-05-10T19:19:45Z")
How can I organize a river cruise on the Wolga myself? --- ## [Registration by Cartravel](https://forum.russiable.com/t/registration-by-cartravel/231)
**Author:** [@Luggi](https://forum.russiable.com/u/Luggi)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2025, 12:28am UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/registration-by-cartravel/231 "2025-05-09T00:28:18Z")
Hello friends, I’m from Austria and will soon be traveling to Russia with my own van. I’ve obtained a 90-day visa with multiple entries and exits. Since I plan to travel from St. Petersburg to Mongolia, I’m not sure how… --- ## [Receiving another tourist visa](https://forum.russiable.com/t/receiving-another-tourist-visa/222)
**Author:** [@simonwolf](https://forum.russiable.com/u/simonwolf)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2025, 8:56am UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/receiving-another-tourist-visa/222 "2025-05-06T08:56:00Z")
Hi everyone, From January 14 - February 12th this year, I stayed in Moscow for 30 days. I loved it and immediately knew I would like to return again someday to explore other parts of Russia. As it turns out I have an un… --- ## [Hello friends 👋🏽](https://forum.russiable.com/t/hello-friends/227)
**Author:** [@JeffLove142627282](https://forum.russiable.com/u/JeffLove142627282)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2025, 11:37pm UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/hello-friends/227 "2025-05-03T23:37:10Z")
I have a Belarus type C visa can I fly direct from my country Ghana to Russia with my Belarus visa without arriving first in Belarus ? --- ## [add money on юmoney](https://forum.russiable.com/t/add-money-on-money/223)
**Author:** [@lou55](https://forum.russiable.com/u/lou55)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2025, 10:54am UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/add-money-on-money/223 "2025-04-21T10:54:15Z")
hi, sorry for bothering i know there is already too many threads with this question, but I couldn’t find this specific one. I have a verified юmoney account (and a мир card linked to it) and I would like to replenish it… --- ## [my friends simcard](https://forum.russiable.com/t/my-friends-simcard/225)
**Author:** [@grandmabente](https://forum.russiable.com/u/grandmabente)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2025, 10:09pm UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/my-friends-simcard/225 "2025-04-15T22:09:16Z")
I opened a bank account last year 2024, have money there, using the simcard I bought in the airport, but the simcard is now ivalid. I will be in Moscow again this summer - but only for 2-3 weeks not enough to go throug… --- ## [NA to eastern Russia through Asia?](https://forum.russiable.com/t/na-to-eastern-russia-through-asia/218)
**Author:** [@kozmikpetukh](https://forum.russiable.com/u/kozmikpetukh)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2025, 3:10pm UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/na-to-eastern-russia-through-asia/218 "2025-03-29T15:10:36Z")
I’ve used the Istanbul route from North America to Moscow. But to get to Siberia that would really start taking forever. Destination would be half the distance if I could get there through China or somewhere, flying west… --- ## [Gdansk to Kaliningrad](https://forum.russiable.com/t/gdansk-to-kaliningrad/168)
**Author:** [@KO11](https://forum.russiable.com/u/KO11)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2025, 11:06am UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/gdansk-to-kaliningrad/168 "2025-03-29T11:06:39Z")
Hello. I’ve started planning entry into Russia from Europe in a couple months. Obviously flights are a challenge and some have recommended Europe to Turkey to Moscow. But I did see someone who mentioned Gdansk to Kali… --- ## [Travel in Russia with cash only](https://forum.russiable.com/t/travel-in-russia-with-cash-only/202)
**Author:** [@KO11](https://forum.russiable.com/u/KO11)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2025, 5:56pm UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/travel-in-russia-with-cash-only/202 "2025-03-28T17:56:55Z")
After learning today the logistics of getting a SIM card and a Russian number, in order to create a TInkoff bank account, I’m considering going cash only for 2 months. Not having data would be inconvientent but not crit… --- ## [Tourist invitation](https://forum.russiable.com/t/tourist-invitation/220)
**Author:** [@Ashish\_s](https://forum.russiable.com/u/Ashish_s)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2025, 2:26pm UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/tourist-invitation/220 "2025-03-22T14:26:03Z")
Any good tourist agency or hotels who provide invitation letter for Russia tourist visa.? --- ## [SIM & ESIM](https://forum.russiable.com/t/sim-esim/219)
**Author:** [@GCB](https://forum.russiable.com/u/GCB)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2025, 12:47pm UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/sim-esim/219 "2025-03-06T12:47:34Z")
The SIM article on the site needs to be updated. and corrected. Given how impossible getting a Russisn SIM card is (and thus, a Russian phone number), an eSIM is a must to start with. I bought the recommended HolaFly eSI… --- ## [registration](https://forum.russiable.com/t/registration/217)
**Author:** [@pingu0161](https://forum.russiable.com/u/pingu0161)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2025, 8:34pm UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/registration/217 "2025-03-03T20:34:30Z")
hi i have been to Moscow 4 times since 2021 and i have never registered that i know of staying in hotel and private rented apartments off avito and i have become friendly shall we say with an apartment owner who when i m… --- ## [Cheaper Insurance](https://forum.russiable.com/t/cheaper-insurance/213)
**Author:** [@NomadicHedgie](https://forum.russiable.com/u/NomadicHedgie)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2025, 7:51pm UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/cheaper-insurance/213 "2025-02-26T19:51:43Z")
The insurer recommended by Irena quoted me €270 for 90 days. Visahouse.com quoted me €105. Goingrus.com quoted me €90. Travelrussia.su quoted me €60. (Based on the website address, I doubt that site will work.) Has a… --- ## [Czech Embassy Visa Rules](https://forum.russiable.com/t/czech-embassy-visa-rules/216)
**Author:** [@Himynameis](https://forum.russiable.com/u/Himynameis)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2025, 7:34pm UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/czech-embassy-visa-rules/216 "2025-02-17T19:34:59Z")
Hi, I just wanted to let people know if you plan to apply for a Russian visa at the Czech Embassy you need to have a voucher for the exact amount of days that you plan to go for, so for Americans you cannot get a 3 year … --- ## [tinkoff bank debit card for USA citizen](https://forum.russiable.com/t/tinkoff-bank-debit-card-for-usa-citizen/162)
**Author:** [@KO11](https://forum.russiable.com/u/KO11)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2025, 4:02pm UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/tinkoff-bank-debit-card-for-usa-citizen/162 "2025-02-17T16:02:38Z")
Hello. I’m starting to plan for a return visit to Russia. I’ve been told Tinkoff bank will be a option for me. Can anyone provide insight on this? I found their website but its in Russian. Thank you. --- ## [Applying for a Visa from Abroad](https://forum.russiable.com/t/applying-for-a-visa-from-abroad/214)
**Author:** [@Himynameis](https://forum.russiable.com/u/Himynameis)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2025, 7:20pm UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/applying-for-a-visa-from-abroad/214 "2025-02-15T19:20:29Z")
Hi this is mainly a question to those who have applied for Russian Visas not from their home country. I’m an American that currently lives in the EU, I’m going to the Russian Embassy on Monday to apply for my 3-year Mult… --- ## [Boarding pass visa #](https://forum.russiable.com/t/boarding-pass-visa/210)
**Author:** [@Macaroni](https://forum.russiable.com/u/Macaroni)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2025, 5:50pm UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/boarding-pass-visa/210 "2025-02-15T17:50:31Z")
Gonna be a first-time flyer in a couple of hours. I’m doing the boarding pass(turkish airlines) and I have to submit the visa document number. I just don’t know if that’s the top right in red which has 9 numbers or the v… --- ## [ZenHotels reviews: is it legit? Paying with PayPal from abroad](https://forum.russiable.com/t/zenhotels-reviews-is-it-legit-paying-with-paypal-from-abroad/195)
**Author:** [@KO11](https://forum.russiable.com/u/KO11)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2025, 11:54am UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/zenhotels-reviews-is-it-legit-paying-with-paypal-from-abroad/195 "2025-02-06T11:54:53Z")
Hello. I’ve noticed ZenHotels is taking payments from abroad for Russia hotels via Paypal. Can anyone confirm this is a trustworthy option? --- ## [Friends & Family Visa (thanks Phoebe) - Apply in the UK](https://forum.russiable.com/t/friends-family-visa-thanks-phoebe-apply-in-the-uk/206)
**Author:** [@KipperRSA](https://forum.russiable.com/u/KipperRSA)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2025, 3:37pm UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/friends-family-visa-thanks-phoebe-apply-in-the-uk/206 "2025-01-20T15:37:24Z")
Hi Phoebe, You mentioned to me a few months ago about the ability to apply for a 12 month visa from within the UK now I am married to my Russian wife. What we are struggling to find is what invitation she needs to crea… --- ## [Oh goodness, the information required for multiple entry visa (UK)](https://forum.russiable.com/t/oh-goodness-the-information-required-for-multiple-entry-visa-uk/204)
**Author:** [@Amanda](https://forum.russiable.com/u/Amanda)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2025, 9:56am UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/oh-goodness-the-information-required-for-multiple-entry-visa-uk/204 "2025-01-18T09:56:16Z")
Am close to pulling my hair out/abandoning the idea of travel to Russia with the information required to be completed for the UK Multiple Entry Visa (but really want to go so am plodding my way through). Some of the inf… --- ## [Gdansk to Kaliningrad prep](https://forum.russiable.com/t/gdansk-to-kaliningrad-prep/196)
**Author:** [@KO11](https://forum.russiable.com/u/KO11)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2025, 11:17am UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/gdansk-to-kaliningrad-prep/196 "2025-01-05T11:17:49Z")
Hello. I’m preparing to do this bus trip in early January. Can anyone offer insight to the transport options I’ll find when I arrive in Gdansk? Can I find a website for the bus companies? And when I arrive in Kaliningra… --- ## [British citizen - single vs double vs multiple entry tourist visa?](https://forum.russiable.com/t/british-citizen-single-vs-double-vs-multiple-entry-tourist-visa/201)
**Author:** [@Amanda](https://forum.russiable.com/u/Amanda)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2025, 7:45am UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/british-citizen-single-vs-double-vs-multiple-entry-tourist-visa/201 "2025-01-01T07:45:39Z")
Am hoping to spend some time in. Russia in 2025 (independent traveller). As a British citizen, I have to apply for a visa (not an evisa). I understand that if I apply for a single entry or double entry tourist visa, I n… --- ## [Visa Invite Address](https://forum.russiable.com/t/visa-invite-address/200)
**Author:** [@simonwolf](https://forum.russiable.com/u/simonwolf)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2024, 1:53pm UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/visa-invite-address/200 "2024-12-20T13:53:55Z")
Hi, I’m just curious, I’ve received my Tourist Visa, and on it states the company for my tourist invite. I am planning on going to Moscow but on the Visa, the tourist visa company’s address states St. Petersburg. Will th… --- ## [Legit travel insurance](https://forum.russiable.com/t/legit-travel-insurance/198)
**Author:** [@Kirilovich](https://forum.russiable.com/u/Kirilovich)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2024, 10:11am UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/legit-travel-insurance/198 "2024-12-15T10:11:56Z")
I am planning on travelling to Russia next summer in August, are the travel insurances recommended on this website actually reliable? (i.e. Atollo Assistance and Cherehapa), I can’t seem to find any reviews for any of th… --- ## [Gdanks to Kallininggrad](https://forum.russiable.com/t/gdanks-to-kallininggrad/199)
**Author:** [@kalliningrod](https://forum.russiable.com/u/kalliningrod)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2024, 10:01pm UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/gdanks-to-kallininggrad/199 "2024-12-14T22:01:50Z")
Hello, I’m planning to travel to St Peter from Kaliningrad and enter from Gdansk. Is this possible at all? The full itinerary is Gdanks - Kalliningrad - ST Peter - Tallin - Stockholm --- ## [What kind of Documents that I need While Border Control/E-Visa](https://forum.russiable.com/t/what-kind-of-documents-that-i-need-while-border-control-e-visa/193)
**Author:** [@ahmetfurkan](https://forum.russiable.com/u/ahmetfurkan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2024, 10:32am UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/what-kind-of-documents-that-i-need-while-border-control-e-visa/193 "2024-12-08T10:32:18Z")
Hi everyone, I will travel to Russia next month and I applied a e-visa and its accepted. I have a standart Republic of Turkey Passport. So I have e-visa for now. I am planning to go Moscow and St.Petersburg. I have my f… --- ## [Safe Travel to Russia for Russian Citizens and Naturalized US Citizen](https://forum.russiable.com/t/safe-travel-to-russia-for-russian-citizens-and-naturalized-us-citizen/66)
**Author:** [@rchador](https://forum.russiable.com/u/rchador)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2024, 7:25pm UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/safe-travel-to-russia-for-russian-citizens-and-naturalized-us-citizen/66 "2024-12-07T19:25:17Z")
Is it safe to travel to Russia now if my wife Marina is a Russian born citizen and a naturalized US citizen? She bought a ticket via Abu Dabi and I’m hoping she’ll l be able to return to the US. Any advice you can provi… [Previous page](https://forum.russiable.com/c/travel-to-russia/5.md?page=3) [Next page](https://forum.russiable.com/c/travel-to-russia/5.md?page=5)