# Travel to Russia **URL:** https://forum.russiable.com/c/travel-to-russia/5.md?page=5 [Latest](https://forum.russiable.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.russiable.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.russiable.com/tags.md) **Page:** 6 --- ## [Getting visa](https://forum.russiable.com/t/getting-visa/197)
**Author:** [@Skippy](https://forum.russiable.com/u/Skippy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2024, 12:40pm UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/getting-visa/197 "2024-12-07T12:40:55Z")
I am having an impossible time contacting a Russian consulate. I emailed them a week ago ,and called the one in Macedonia,where I am now,and NY. No response, and no one answers the phone. I called during the listed hours… --- ## [Phone Seizure](https://forum.russiable.com/t/phone-seizure/194)
**Author:** [@NomadicHedgie](https://forum.russiable.com/u/NomadicHedgie)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2024, 5:04pm UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/phone-seizure/194 "2024-12-03T17:04:26Z")
This American YouTuber said his phone is usually confiscated for 2 hours when he arrives at SVO airport. I plan to use an Italian passport when entering Russia. Is there anything else I should do to avoid having my pho… --- ## [Visa Application Photo Question](https://forum.russiable.com/t/visa-application-photo-question/192)
**Author:** [@Rountin32](https://forum.russiable.com/u/Rountin32)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2024, 9:14am UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/visa-application-photo-question/192 "2024-11-26T09:14:34Z")
I’m just curious about the required picture that needs to be glued to the application. Many guide’s say to use photographic paper, but would a recent coloured passport photo on normal paper be fine for the application? I… --- ## [russia travel questions](https://forum.russiable.com/t/russia-travel-questions/191)
**Author:** [@KO11](https://forum.russiable.com/u/KO11)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2024, 11:29am UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/russia-travel-questions/191 "2024-11-25T11:29:57Z")
Hello. I’m wondering about a couple things for when I’m inside Russia and access to money for hotel or flights. Obviously I’ll bring USD in good condition and am planning to apply for a Tinkoff debit card. I see on th… --- ## [Transferring money](https://forum.russiable.com/t/transferring-money/177)
**Author:** [@Krasiu](https://forum.russiable.com/u/Krasiu)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2024, 2:50pm UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/transferring-money/177 "2024-10-25T14:50:28Z")
Hello there :waving\_hand: I have a question. I’m planning on going to Russia at the beginning of October. I will have certain amount of money, but will be there a possibility to transfer money from my Polish account to … --- ## [the questionnaire at the border](https://forum.russiable.com/t/the-questionnaire-at-the-border/187)
**Author:** [@antoniob](https://forum.russiable.com/u/antoniob)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2024, 5:41pm UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/the-questionnaire-at-the-border/187 "2024-10-23T17:41:32Z")
There were recently mentions of questions asked now when crossing the border. I always mentionned that, just as it, doesn’t make sense, for a very simple reason: language. A diversity of nationalities and so languages ca… --- ## [Experiences sending money to Russia using cryptocurrencies](https://forum.russiable.com/t/experiences-sending-money-to-russia-using-cryptocurrencies/91)
**Author:** [@Irena](https://forum.russiable.com/u/Irena)\ **Replies:** 102\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2025, 6:13am UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/experiences-sending-money-to-russia-using-cryptocurrencies/91 "2025-02-27T06:13:21Z")
I open this thread to know the experiences of other members of the Community sending money to Russia using cryptocurrencies. I have been researching the subject and currently, after the closure of Binance’s business in … --- ## [UnionPay card from au](https://forum.russiable.com/t/unionpay-card-from-au/183)
**Author:** [@MikeF](https://forum.russiable.com/u/MikeF)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2024, 2:19pm UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/unionpay-card-from-au/183 "2024-10-07T14:19:33Z")
We can purchase a UnionPay load and go card in Australia. It is designed for foreigners travelling to China. What are the chances it would work in Russian ATM or in Russian EFTPOS. Just top it up before travelling on … --- ## [Domestic flights in Russia](https://forum.russiable.com/t/domestic-flights-in-russia/186)
**Author:** [@pattruong9872](https://forum.russiable.com/u/pattruong9872)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2024, 11:06pm UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/domestic-flights-in-russia/186 "2024-10-03T23:06:17Z")
Hey guys, I am wondering which airlines that are offering domestic flights inside Russia and how can I buy tickets using foreign cards? How early can I get the tickets? From my research, there are only Russian airlines… --- ## [Question about the visa](https://forum.russiable.com/t/question-about-the-visa/179)
**Author:** [@Bluewolf](https://forum.russiable.com/u/Bluewolf)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2024, 8:48am UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/question-about-the-visa/179 "2024-09-29T08:48:02Z")
I have only an American citizenship and I’m staying in Budapest but only on the 90 day Schengen limit. I’m about halfway through my 90 days and I went to the Russian Visa consulting office here and they told me I need a … --- ## [Country list for the new Visa (Immigration)](https://forum.russiable.com/t/country-list-for-the-new-visa-immigration/181)
**Author:** [@NorseVictory](https://forum.russiable.com/u/NorseVictory)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2024, 7:25pm UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/country-list-for-the-new-visa-immigration/181 "2024-09-28T19:25:47Z")
On 17/09/2024, the list finally came out for the new immigration visa. \[(http://publication.pravo.gov.ru/document/0001202409200036?index=1)} It is in Russian, but save or screenshot the list and use an image translator … --- ## [Tallin - St Petersburg vs. Kaliningrad](https://forum.russiable.com/t/tallin-st-petersburg-vs-kaliningrad/178)
**Author:** [@Sessions](https://forum.russiable.com/u/Sessions)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2024, 8:09am UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/tallin-st-petersburg-vs-kaliningrad/178 "2024-09-28T08:09:46Z")
Hello, I am planning a travel for New Year from France to Russia with a friend. We are thinking of travelling whether through Kaliningrad or through Tallin, to go to St Petersburg. For Kaliningrad the borders Poland-Ka… --- ## [Exchanging currency in Moscow](https://forum.russiable.com/t/exchanging-currency-in-moscow/165)
**Author:** [@Jack88](https://forum.russiable.com/u/Jack88)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2024, 7:29am UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/exchanging-currency-in-moscow/165 "2024-09-11T07:29:17Z")
Hello, just wondering is it possible to exchange my KZT in Moscow when I land or do they only accept Euros and US dollars? --- ## [Hotel bookings different from Visa Voucher](https://forum.russiable.com/t/hotel-bookings-different-from-visa-voucher/176)
**Author:** [@joeya27](https://forum.russiable.com/u/joeya27)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2024, 1:21pm UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/hotel-bookings-different-from-visa-voucher/176 "2024-09-08T13:21:10Z")
Hello, I hope all is well. Several months ago I purchased a tourist visa voucher from iVisa. I then applied at the Russian Consulate for a tourist visa and was approved some months ago — they added my Russian tourist vis… --- ## [Passport Control Changes ?](https://forum.russiable.com/t/passport-control-changes/142)
**Author:** [@KipperRSA](https://forum.russiable.com/u/KipperRSA)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2024, 9:19am UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/passport-control-changes/142 "2024-09-06T09:19:19Z")
I entered Moscow on a dual entry tourist visa at the end of May but had to depart again for the UK due to a family illness and so arrived back to finish my travels last night/this morning. At the end of May at the passp… --- ## [Will the new Visa info be updated on your website?](https://forum.russiable.com/t/will-the-new-visa-info-be-updated-on-your-website/175)
**Author:** [@Ginet](https://forum.russiable.com/u/Ginet)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2024, 11:06pm UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/will-the-new-visa-info-be-updated-on-your-website/175 "2024-08-31T23:06:30Z")
Hi, will you be updating the new Visa for 3 yrs that leads to residency which excludes the language test? And can US citizens still apply for the original 3yr tourist visa? --- ## [Confused about Rospotrebnador Questionnaire](https://forum.russiable.com/t/confused-about-rospotrebnador-questionnaire/172)
**Author:** [@kozmikpetukh](https://forum.russiable.com/u/kozmikpetukh)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2024, 12:01pm UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/confused-about-rospotrebnador-questionnaire/172 "2024-08-29T12:01:39Z")
The page on “additional requirements for covid 19 and war in ukraine” states that covid restrictions were lifted in 2022, but says to still fill out a form from rospotrebnadzor’s site. The form asks for covid test statu… --- ## [Confirm that Mir cards can't be loaded from sanctioning countries?](https://forum.russiable.com/t/confirm-that-mir-cards-cant-be-loaded-from-sanctioning-countries/173)
**Author:** [@kozmikpetukh](https://forum.russiable.com/u/kozmikpetukh)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2024, 2:27am UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/confirm-that-mir-cards-cant-be-loaded-from-sanctioning-countries/173 "2024-08-23T02:27:06Z")
I have time to get one in person, but I won’t be back for a while. I don’t want to tie up a bunch of money until then, so it would only be worth it if I could make deposits from abroad later. I gather from what I’ve read… --- ## [Move to Russia](https://forum.russiable.com/t/move-to-russia/157)
**Author:** [@Upton85](https://forum.russiable.com/u/Upton85)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2024, 7:19pm UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/move-to-russia/157 "2024-08-20T19:19:48Z")
Okay guys, I would like myself and my daughter to move to Russia. She is 16 and turns 17 on the 16th of September. She therefore is unable to yet gain a student invitation from a university. (Private educational centres… --- ## [Timings for UK - Gdansk - Kaliningrad - Moscow](https://forum.russiable.com/t/timings-for-uk-gdansk-kaliningrad-moscow/171)
**Author:** [@UKRU](https://forum.russiable.com/u/UKRU)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2024, 3:19pm UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/timings-for-uk-gdansk-kaliningrad-moscow/171 "2024-08-19T15:19:55Z")
Hi All, Just booking a trip to Moscow in a couple of weeks (Irish Passport Holder) and wondered if below timings are manageable - any help appreciated. Thursday 09:00 Flight arrives at Gdansk Airport 13:00 Bus depart… --- ## [Booking flight ticket with Red Wings](https://forum.russiable.com/t/booking-flight-ticket-with-red-wings/166)
**Author:** [@eawedat](https://forum.russiable.com/u/eawedat)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2024, 4:28pm UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/booking-flight-ticket-with-red-wings/166 "2024-08-18T16:28:58Z")
Hi, I would like to book a flight ticket on 4th September from Israel, Ben Gurion Tel Aviv airport TLV to Moscow, DME my credit card doesn’t work maybe because of sanctions What can i do? Thank you --- ## [Average cost as a tourist per day?](https://forum.russiable.com/t/average-cost-as-a-tourist-per-day/151)
**Author:** [@ChKr](https://forum.russiable.com/u/ChKr)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2024, 2:06pm UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/average-cost-as-a-tourist-per-day/151 "2024-08-18T14:06:43Z")
What costs should i aspect for two people a day? --- ## [Temporary Prepaid sim card](https://forum.russiable.com/t/temporary-prepaid-sim-card/170)
**Author:** [@eawedat](https://forum.russiable.com/u/eawedat)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2024, 1:52pm UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/temporary-prepaid-sim-card/170 "2024-08-18T13:52:59Z")
What companies offer prepaid sim card ? As a tourist, i need for example sim card for one month or two months, According to MTS website, I should have Russia citizenship, Thanks --- ## [Free Russian Credit Card](https://forum.russiable.com/t/free-russian-credit-card/167)
**Author:** [@eawedat](https://forum.russiable.com/u/eawedat)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2024, 4:16pm UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/free-russian-credit-card/167 "2024-08-14T16:16:50Z")
Hi I paid attention in one of your pages here that Tinkoff bank charges 99 rubles every month, Is there another free alternative? (That doesn’t charge monthly, in case i return back to my country, and i don’t use the c… --- ## [ENTRY TO RUSSIA ON A STUDENT VISA](https://forum.russiable.com/t/entry-to-russia-on-a-student-visa/164)
**Author:** [@Raziikart](https://forum.russiable.com/u/Raziikart)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2024, 1:41pm UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/entry-to-russia-on-a-student-visa/164 "2024-08-10T13:41:41Z")
Hello Ma’am, I have been perusing your website and I must admit you are doing a great job for people travelling to Russia. I have a question. I am going to Russia on a Student Visa and I want to find out if it is oblig… --- ## [Do you need a new invitation for each entry on a 3-year tourist visa?](https://forum.russiable.com/t/do-you-need-a-new-invitation-for-each-entry-on-a-3-year-tourist-visa/163)
**Author:** [@kozmikpetukh](https://forum.russiable.com/u/kozmikpetukh)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2024, 8:15pm UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/do-you-need-a-new-invitation-for-each-entry-on-a-3-year-tourist-visa/163 "2024-08-05T20:15:05Z")
I received and used my 3 year visa last year. I seem to remember reading on this site that invitation is only needed when applying for the visa, and after that you just use the visa. But I can’t locate the info so I gues… --- ## [Invitation](https://forum.russiable.com/t/invitation/160)
**Author:** [@Curious](https://forum.russiable.com/u/Curious)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2024, 10:19am UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/invitation/160 "2024-08-05T10:19:12Z")
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… --- ## [Private Visa Agency](https://forum.russiable.com/t/private-visa-agency/161)
**Author:** [@MisterIrishka](https://forum.russiable.com/u/MisterIrishka)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2024, 5:32pm UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/private-visa-agency/161 "2024-07-31T17:32:12Z")
I am looking at applying for my tourist visa to visit a friend. After looking at the requirements, I think it would be best for me to get some assistance. Are there any recommendations for a reputable agency that will … --- ## [Feedback on my timing please 🙏🏻](https://forum.russiable.com/t/feedback-on-my-timing-please/158)
**Author:** [@SilentFog](https://forum.russiable.com/u/SilentFog)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2024, 3:03pm UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/feedback-on-my-timing-please/158 "2024-07-30T15:03:25Z")
Hi all. I’m planning a trip in a few months and I’m hoping seasoned travellers could let me know if there are any details I’m missing or miscalculating. Arriving at the Tallinn airport at 12:15 local time, I figured I s… --- ## [Flight Cancellation Insurance](https://forum.russiable.com/t/flight-cancellation-insurance/159)
**Author:** [@SilentFog](https://forum.russiable.com/u/SilentFog)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2024, 11:01am UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/flight-cancellation-insurance/159 "2024-07-28T11:01:25Z")
Does anyone know how it would be possible to get insurance that means you’d be reimbursed if you need to cancel your flights (especially going through Istanbul to St Petersburg)? Most of the places I’m looking at buying… [Previous page](https://forum.russiable.com/c/travel-to-russia/5.md?page=4) [Next page](https://forum.russiable.com/c/travel-to-russia/5.md?page=6)