# Travel to Russia **URL:** https://forum.russiable.com/c/travel-to-russia/5.md?page=6 [Latest](https://forum.russiable.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.russiable.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.russiable.com/tags.md) **Page:** 7 --- ## [Tinkoff Bank Enquiry](https://forum.russiable.com/t/tinkoff-bank-enquiry/147)
**Author:** [@jorduhn](https://forum.russiable.com/u/jorduhn)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2024, 5:24pm UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/tinkoff-bank-enquiry/147 "2024-07-20T17:24:31Z")
Hi! I am looking to travel to Russia at the end of August, and I can’t seem to apply for a Tinkoff Black Card here in Singapore, because the OTP would not go through. Any tips on what I should do? Thanks! --- ## [Sanctions with visa and Mastercard](https://forum.russiable.com/t/sanctions-with-visa-and-mastercard/143)
**Author:** [@Jack88](https://forum.russiable.com/u/Jack88)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2024, 2:12pm UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/sanctions-with-visa-and-mastercard/143 "2024-07-16T14:12:37Z")
Hello, I’m planning on travelling from New Zealand to Moscow for tourism and because of the sanctions and not being able to use visa and Mastercard apart from carry cash what do you recommend, what would be the best opti… --- ## [Tourist voucher document](https://forum.russiable.com/t/tourist-voucher-document/154)
**Author:** [@Yahya](https://forum.russiable.com/u/Yahya)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2024, 10:10pm UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/tourist-voucher-document/154 "2024-07-15T22:10:11Z")
Please recommend any other reliable Russian tour that provides this tourist voucher card other than IVisa/Russia support both doesn’t support country selection they simply don’t have such services for Kenyan passport hol… --- ## [Global Unionpay cards still working?](https://forum.russiable.com/t/global-unionpay-cards-still-working/153)
**Author:** [@Lucas](https://forum.russiable.com/u/Lucas)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2024, 4:07pm UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/global-unionpay-cards-still-working/153 "2024-07-13T16:07:09Z")
That was my wildcard. But recently I tried to book a flight and I was not able to. Has anyone used a Unionpay card recently? Thank you! --- ## [Land border entry](https://forum.russiable.com/t/land-border-entry/152)
**Author:** [@Sailorval](https://forum.russiable.com/u/Sailorval)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2024, 7:19pm UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/land-border-entry/152 "2024-07-12T19:19:48Z")
As a South African citizen and passport holder, am I exempt from a visa if I enter Russia on a motorcycle? Hoping to cross Estonia-Russia border in near future, thank you, Valentin --- ## [Ivangorod queue](https://forum.russiable.com/t/ivangorod-queue/146)
**Author:** [@antoniob](https://forum.russiable.com/u/antoniob)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2024, 2:15am UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/ivangorod-queue/146 "2024-07-10T02:15:32Z")
mid-May (2024) the queue was ok but the 17 June, as I recorded the little walk from Estonian control at Narva to Russian one at Ivangorod, (a friend who has never crossed there by foot was curious about it), the start of… --- ## [Vladivostok to China](https://forum.russiable.com/t/vladivostok-to-china/148)
**Author:** [@kiwi2024](https://forum.russiable.com/u/kiwi2024)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2024, 10:49pm UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/vladivostok-to-china/148 "2024-07-09T22:49:59Z")
Is the bus currently running between Vladivostok and Hunchun?? (July 2024) And how to contact someone… There are some things online but either the english doesn’t work or no idea if the info is current. I’ve tried cont… --- ## [Country not supported for tourist voucher in Ivisa/Russia Support](https://forum.russiable.com/t/country-not-supported-for-tourist-voucher-in-ivisa-russia-support/149)
**Author:** [@jess](https://forum.russiable.com/u/jess)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2024, 5:15pm UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/country-not-supported-for-tourist-voucher-in-ivisa-russia-support/149 "2024-07-09T17:15:50Z")
Hello everyone, I am planning on visiting russia as a tourist. However, I can not get the tourist voucher neither from ivisa or Russia support because in the field to select citizenship, my country is not supported what … --- ## [Detained](https://forum.russiable.com/t/detained/144)
**Author:** [@Lou](https://forum.russiable.com/u/Lou)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2024, 3:23pm UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/detained/144 "2024-07-04T15:23:44Z")
I recently read a post of an individual detained. I returned to the post. You had stated you felt it was unusual. I am seeking to travel in two days. Certainly I am concerned. May I be concerned or do you feel the pos… --- ## [Confiscation](https://forum.russiable.com/t/confiscation/136)
**Author:** [@Lou](https://forum.russiable.com/u/Lou)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2024, 3:15pm UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/confiscation/136 "2024-07-04T15:15:51Z")
I have read that individuals who travel to Russia will have their personal identity checked on their mobile phones to check for anything having to do with Ukraine such as news on WhatsApp etc. Is this true do I need to d… --- ## [Travelex card](https://forum.russiable.com/t/travelex-card/141)
**Author:** [@Lou](https://forum.russiable.com/u/Lou)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2024, 10:49am UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/travelex-card/141 "2024-07-03T10:49:41Z")
Thank you for your assistance. I don’t know what I would do without your help. Q: Is the travellex card accepted in Russia and can it be refilled through the Russian bank system? Once again thank you Lou --- ## [Russian Visa Application Form](https://forum.russiable.com/t/russian-visa-application-form/102)
**Author:** [@Adam](https://forum.russiable.com/u/Adam)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2024, 6:44am UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/russian-visa-application-form/102 "2024-07-03T06:44:07Z")
Good Evening All Firstly i would like to thank you for a very informative and easy to navigate website. I am a U.K Citizen who is married to a Russian Citizen(also holds U.K Passport). I have not visited Russia since … --- ## [Hotel reservation pay](https://forum.russiable.com/t/hotel-reservation-pay/139)
**Author:** [@Lou](https://forum.russiable.com/u/Lou)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2024, 7:36am UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/hotel-reservation-pay/139 "2024-06-27T07:36:30Z")
Q: When using Zen Hotels website. There are two options to pay Pay by wire via an email address 2 Pay by card. Are there specific hotels that have a cast only policy at arrival? Is paying via wire more costly and saf… --- ## [Travel to Kazan’, Russia from Nha Trang, Vietnam](https://forum.russiable.com/t/travel-to-kazan-russia-from-nha-trang-vietnam/134)
**Author:** [@goodlivin4](https://forum.russiable.com/u/goodlivin4)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2024, 6:29am UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/travel-to-kazan-russia-from-nha-trang-vietnam/134 "2024-06-22T06:29:45Z")
Privet, I have a friend who is a Russian citizen and seems to be experiencing difficulties to return to Russia from Vietnam. What travel routes are available where she does not need to apply for visas? Her destination … --- ## [Transfer Services from Gdansk to Kaliningrad](https://forum.russiable.com/t/transfer-services-from-gdansk-to-kaliningrad/138)
**Author:** [@jweben](https://forum.russiable.com/u/jweben)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2024, 6:20am UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/transfer-services-from-gdansk-to-kaliningrad/138 "2024-06-22T06:20:09Z")
Hello, I need recommendations for reliable companies doing transfer from Gdansk to Kaliningrad Airport (no bus); Could you help me? Thank you and best regards, --- ## [Second Visa Application](https://forum.russiable.com/t/second-visa-application/137)
**Author:** [@KipperRSA](https://forum.russiable.com/u/KipperRSA)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2024, 12:17pm UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/second-visa-application/137 "2024-06-20T12:17:46Z")
Hi, I have a tourist visa with dual entry that runs from the end of May 24 to the end of Aug 24 as one continuous block. Upon expiry at the end of August, when I return to the UK, I can apply for another visa but can t… --- ## [Tourist visa 30+ days for EU citizen](https://forum.russiable.com/t/tourist-visa-30-days-for-eu-citizen/133)
**Author:** [@fred](https://forum.russiable.com/u/fred)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2024, 4:52am UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/tourist-visa-30-days-for-eu-citizen/133 "2024-06-18T04:52:10Z")
Hello Is it possible to stay more than 30 days as a tourist (EU citizen)? Can I get multiple 30-day visas without exiting the country? I’d like to spend 2 or 3 months travelling in Russia. The information online is pr… --- ## [Detained in Russia](https://forum.russiable.com/t/detained-in-russia/135)
**Author:** [@Lou](https://forum.russiable.com/u/Lou)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2024, 4:51pm UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/detained-in-russia/135 "2024-06-16T16:51:34Z")
I am traveling to Russia in two weeks. I am continually feeling nervous about being an American and detained or being treated unreasonably. I am an ordained minister and I am not going to Russia for religious purposes bu… --- ## [Notarised Prescription - Will I need one?](https://forum.russiable.com/t/notarised-prescription-will-i-need-one/132)
**Author:** [@chrissy](https://forum.russiable.com/u/chrissy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2024, 7:09am UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/notarised-prescription-will-i-need-one/132 "2024-06-13T07:09:20Z")
Hi all - I read the excellent guide within this website about taking meds to Russia. Could you please clarify something for me. I am prescribed Levothyroxine for an autoimmune condition. This med doesn’t appear on the Ru… --- ## [Revolut, Master and Visa cards](https://forum.russiable.com/t/revolut-master-and-visa-cards/130)
**Author:** [@Lou](https://forum.russiable.com/u/Lou)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2024, 10:59am UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/revolut-master-and-visa-cards/130 "2024-06-10T10:59:22Z")
When reading your post I became curious that Russia continues to allow Revolut and was more confused concerning Master or Visa Cards? Is it best simply to exchange USD at Russian banks or to gain access to a prepaid car… --- ## [Reserving Hotel Rooms without a card](https://forum.russiable.com/t/reserving-hotel-rooms-without-a-card/131)
**Author:** [@Lou](https://forum.russiable.com/u/Lou)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2024, 7:40am UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/reserving-hotel-rooms-without-a-card/131 "2024-06-09T07:40:23Z")
Q: I have noticed that some hotels are asking for a card for reserving bookings. How do I book a hotel without using a card with the understanding that I can pay cash upon arrival? Thank you Lou --- ## [Tourist visa - Can you stay with a friend?](https://forum.russiable.com/t/tourist-visa-can-you-stay-with-a-friend/129)
**Author:** [@Peter\_S](https://forum.russiable.com/u/Peter_S)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2024, 8:09am UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/tourist-visa-can-you-stay-with-a-friend/129 "2024-05-30T08:09:29Z")
Hey, I’m planning a trip in August to visit Russia and some friends. Most of the time I’ll be staying at hotels, but for some part of the trip I would like to stay at friend’s house in a village. I’m wondering if this is… --- ## [Travel upon arrival and currency problem](https://forum.russiable.com/t/travel-upon-arrival-and-currency-problem/119)
**Author:** [@Matthew](https://forum.russiable.com/u/Matthew)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2024, 2:09pm UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/travel-upon-arrival-and-currency-problem/119 "2024-05-26T14:09:48Z")
Hi, I’ll be arriving in St Petersburg at the central bus terminal with euros (in cash), at around 9pm local time. However, I need to make my way from there to Petrogradskaya. My problem is that upon arrival I will have… --- ## [What address to put on migration form?](https://forum.russiable.com/t/what-address-to-put-on-migration-form/125)
**Author:** [@Cal](https://forum.russiable.com/u/Cal)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2024, 4:00am UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/what-address-to-put-on-migration-form/125 "2024-05-26T04:00:27Z")
Hello, I have a 3 year, private visa (for family). My daughter sent me an invitation letter a long time ago. When I enter Russia, what address should I enter on the migration form? I’m coming to visit in July. My qu… --- ## [train in russia](https://forum.russiable.com/t/train-in-russia/126)
**Author:** [@Esteban](https://forum.russiable.com/u/Esteban)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2024, 9:35pm UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/train-in-russia/126 "2024-05-21T21:35:20Z")
Hello, I found this page to buy train tickets in Russia, I would like to know if anyone knows it and could guide me in the purchase, since, when entering the passenger data, it rejects them, thank you very much. If anyon… --- ## [Tourist visa](https://forum.russiable.com/t/tourist-visa/127)
**Author:** [@Udesh\_H](https://forum.russiable.com/u/Udesh_H)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2024, 5:02pm UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/tourist-visa/127 "2024-05-21T17:02:37Z")
I have applied for a tourist visa for 2 days. To attend wife’s graduation in Tver. Documents have already been sent to wellington for processing. But the problem now is im not sure about the flight seat availability and … --- ## [How enter Russia, Moscow](https://forum.russiable.com/t/how-enter-russia-moscow/123)
**Author:** [@Frank](https://forum.russiable.com/u/Frank)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2024, 1:52pm UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/how-enter-russia-moscow/123 "2024-05-21T13:52:35Z")
Dear Irena, first of all, thank you so much for all the information on this forum and beyond. I am from the Netherlands and what would be the most easiest way to go from the Netherlands to Moscow and Sint Petersburg, si… --- ## [should i come at the exact date i wrote in evisa?](https://forum.russiable.com/t/should-i-come-at-the-exact-date-i-wrote-in-evisa/120)
**Author:** [@kourosh4u](https://forum.russiable.com/u/kourosh4u)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2024, 6:45pm UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/should-i-come-at-the-exact-date-i-wrote-in-evisa/120 "2024-05-20T18:45:19Z")
Hi, should i come at the exact “intended date” that i wrote evisa or i can change if i cant find a good plane ticket? within the 60 days of my valid visa? --- ## [Sth Africa/UK citizen, Russian family visit Moscow, visa/registration.](https://forum.russiable.com/t/sth-africa-uk-citizen-russian-family-visit-moscow-visa-registration/121)
**Author:** [@Jono](https://forum.russiable.com/u/Jono)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2024, 6:30pm UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/sth-africa-uk-citizen-russian-family-visit-moscow-visa-registration/121 "2024-05-20T18:30:23Z")
Dear Irina, Thank you for your amazing site and such valuable information, you do such a great thing for so many people. I am a dual South African / UK citizen, residing permanently in the UK with my wife, who is a dua… --- ## [Has anyone done the Trans-Siberian recently?](https://forum.russiable.com/t/has-anyone-done-the-trans-siberian-recently/124)
**Author:** [@Kelly90](https://forum.russiable.com/u/Kelly90)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2024, 10:12am UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/has-anyone-done-the-trans-siberian-recently/124 "2024-05-17T10:12:42Z")
Hi, I am currently planing and looking into doing the Trans-Siberian this August/ September. I am curious if anyone has done this recently? Most travel blogs are from pre-2022. Also, I was wondering if anybody could shar… [Previous page](https://forum.russiable.com/c/travel-to-russia/5.md?page=5) [Next page](https://forum.russiable.com/c/travel-to-russia/5.md?page=7)