# Travel to Russia **URL:** https://forum.russiable.com/c/travel-to-russia/5.md?page=7 [Latest](https://forum.russiable.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.russiable.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.russiable.com/tags.md) **Page:** 8 --- ## [E- Visa application](https://forum.russiable.com/t/e-visa-application/80)
**Author:** [@Sammy1](https://forum.russiable.com/u/Sammy1)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2024, 4:36pm UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/e-visa-application/80 "2024-05-14T16:36:01Z")
Hello, Irena can you please help me apply for tourist e-visa to Russia Currently am in Ghana :ghana: --- ## [Evisa payment](https://forum.russiable.com/t/evisa-payment/99)
**Author:** [@andreiG](https://forum.russiable.com/u/andreiG)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2024, 3:38am UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/evisa-payment/99 "2024-05-13T03:38:27Z")
Мы пытаемся оплатить евизу в UAE дирхамах любыми американскими карточками (Visa/Mastercard). Все карточки отклоняются. Есть какие-то советы, какие способы оплаты работают в данный момент? --- ## [First time visa questions](https://forum.russiable.com/t/first-time-visa-questions/117)
**Author:** [@KipperRSA](https://forum.russiable.com/u/KipperRSA)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2024, 3:24pm UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/first-time-visa-questions/117 "2024-05-11T15:24:51Z")
Firstly, thanks for such a great site with so much knowledge and I am reading through your guide which I purchased too. I’m a UK citizen looking to meet my friend in Moscow and another friend in SPB and also want to tra… --- ## [In country beyond 180 days](https://forum.russiable.com/t/in-country-beyond-180-days/118)
**Author:** [@lee19k24](https://forum.russiable.com/u/lee19k24)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2024, 9:05am UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/in-country-beyond-180-days/118 "2024-05-11T09:05:35Z")
I understand that on a 3 year multiple entry Visa 180 days is the limit. When I exit Russia do I have to be gone 24 hours before I return? --- ## [Error on Visa App](https://forum.russiable.com/t/error-on-visa-app/116)
**Author:** [@aklackey98](https://forum.russiable.com/u/aklackey98)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2024, 7:38pm UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/error-on-visa-app/116 "2024-05-08T19:38:24Z")
Irena, I submitted and saved my visa application and then printed it, and didn’t even notice until later that I had entered my Date of Birth wrong. What do I do? Should I take my printed application and try to go to a R… --- ## [Registration of foreigners in Russia. What should I do?](https://forum.russiable.com/t/registration-of-foreigners-in-russia-what-should-i-do/20)
**Author:** [@Irena](https://forum.russiable.com/u/Irena)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2024, 7:28pm UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/registration-of-foreigners-in-russia-what-should-i-do/20 "2024-05-08T19:28:40Z")
Taking advantage of the fact that Russian regulations have changed in recent years, I have completely modified the article on the registration of foreigners in Russia, especially so that people do not waste their time (o… --- ## [Registration of foreigners visiting Russia for tourism](https://forum.russiable.com/t/registration-of-foreigners-visiting-russia-for-tourism/115)
**Author:** [@sankhya\_patel](https://forum.russiable.com/u/sankhya_patel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2024, 11:47am UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/registration-of-foreigners-visiting-russia-for-tourism/115 "2024-05-05T11:47:29Z")
Its stated that If you travel for tourism, the hotel, guesthouse, or tourist accommodation (including health resorts, spas, etc.) must register you. It doesn’t matter if you included one hotel in your invitation letter a… --- ## [Tourist visa whilst staying with friends](https://forum.russiable.com/t/tourist-visa-whilst-staying-with-friends/114)
**Author:** [@sankhya\_patel](https://forum.russiable.com/u/sankhya_patel)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2024, 11:28am UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/tourist-visa-whilst-staying-with-friends/114 "2024-05-05T11:28:38Z")
I bought the tourist visa but my plan is to stay with friends so i just picked a random hotel for the visa support document. Will i be asked to show proof of hotel booking at immigration or will I be fine? What do i say … --- ## [Money in. Money out](https://forum.russiable.com/t/money-in-money-out/113)
**Author:** [@flyingtiger](https://forum.russiable.com/u/flyingtiger)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2024, 8:43pm UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/money-in-money-out/113 "2024-05-04T20:43:51Z")
Hello Irene. I am planning to enter Dagestan by ground from Azerbaijan this fall with Euros and open a bank account in a Dagestan bank for easy access to cash during my stay. I plan to leave Russia by train into Mongolia… --- ## [euros Ivangorod border](https://forum.russiable.com/t/euros-ivangorod-border/112)
**Author:** [@mariann97](https://forum.russiable.com/u/mariann97)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2024, 8:47am UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/euros-ivangorod-border/112 "2024-05-04T08:47:23Z")
Hello again from a fellow traveler Since the EU regulation do not make any sense to me regarding the amount of euros allowed for “personal use”, has anyone had any experience crossing from Ivangorod border? I found some… --- ## [are museums open on victory day?](https://forum.russiable.com/t/are-museums-open-on-victory-day/106)
**Author:** [@mariann97](https://forum.russiable.com/u/mariann97)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2024, 5:57pm UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/are-museums-open-on-victory-day/106 "2024-05-03T17:57:26Z")
Good evening Thank you for all the useful information in your community! I am planning a trip to Russia this May and I would like to know if museums and restaurants will be open on Victory Day and the weekend after the … --- ## [education and work experience session on visa application](https://forum.russiable.com/t/education-and-work-experience-session-on-visa-application/105)
**Author:** [@pattruong9872](https://forum.russiable.com/u/pattruong9872)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2024, 5:55pm UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/education-and-work-experience-session-on-visa-application/105 "2024-05-03T17:55:30Z")
Hey guys, I am from US and I am working on my visa application for my trip to Russia in July On the application, I was asked about my education and work experience. I attended colleges but did not graduate, so what sho… --- ## [HELP ME VERIFY MY INVITE](https://forum.russiable.com/t/help-me-verify-my-invite/110)
**Author:** [@Sammy](https://forum.russiable.com/u/Sammy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2024, 1:13pm UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/help-me-verify-my-invite/110 "2024-05-03T13:13:44Z")
I have received a business invite from Russia and something seems fishy for me because all the information can’t be trace including the hotel (Waterway Hotel & Resort Centre, Moscow, Ulitsa Sokolova, 1a, Moscow, Russia, … --- ## [Travel to and in Russia](https://forum.russiable.com/t/travel-to-and-in-russia/109)
**Author:** [@Frank](https://forum.russiable.com/u/Frank)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2024, 1:01am UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/travel-to-and-in-russia/109 "2024-05-02T01:01:18Z")
Dear members, I am Frank and I live in The Netherlands. I like to travel to Russia in October. If I am correct the maximum period is due visa 16 days? My questions for now are: is it possible to travel as a tourist in… --- ## [exchange euros for rubles](https://forum.russiable.com/t/exchange-euros-for-rubles/108)
**Author:** [@mariann97](https://forum.russiable.com/u/mariann97)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2024, 11:42pm UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/exchange-euros-for-rubles/108 "2024-04-30T23:42:03Z")
Good evening to everyone We are planning to visit Russia in a couple of days. We are flying to Talinn and then crossing via Ivangorod border. Has anyone recently exchanged for rubles at the airport there? If not is ther… --- ## [Evisa: Purpose of visit ?](https://forum.russiable.com/t/evisa-purpose-of-visit/107)
**Author:** [@NishantK](https://forum.russiable.com/u/NishantK)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2024, 4:54am UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/evisa-purpose-of-visit/107 "2024-04-28T04:54:15Z")
Hello, I’m an Indian citizen. I’m about to apply for Russia eVisa. I am a bit confused what should I select the purpose of my visit. At present my sister stays in Russia as my brother in law works there. Is “Guest Visit… --- ## [Driving into Russia by car: OSAGO insurance, documents and customs](https://forum.russiable.com/t/driving-into-russia-by-car-osago-insurance-documents-and-customs/93)
**Author:** [@vmungale](https://forum.russiable.com/u/vmungale)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2024, 8:57pm UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/driving-into-russia-by-car-osago-insurance-documents-and-customs/93 "2024-04-27T20:57:36Z")
We intend to enter Russia from the Luhamaa border to Pskov. I have the following questions: 1\> I understand Russia is not in the “green card” covered countries. So then which insurance do we need to buy? 2\> Like carnet… --- ## [Canadian wanting to travel to/live in Russia](https://forum.russiable.com/t/canadian-wanting-to-travel-to-live-in-russia/94)
**Author:** [@kurarinetto](https://forum.russiable.com/u/kurarinetto)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2024, 8:48pm UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/canadian-wanting-to-travel-to-live-in-russia/94 "2024-04-24T20:48:54Z")
Hi Irena, Thank you so much for this incredible resource and community. It’s been very helpful as I try to plan my own trip to Russia. I have combed through your “How to get a Russian visa in Canada in an easy way in 2… --- ## [tickets rzd](https://forum.russiable.com/t/tickets-rzd/104)
**Author:** [@piksi99](https://forum.russiable.com/u/piksi99)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2024, 6:17pm UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/tickets-rzd/104 "2024-04-24T18:17:24Z")
привет! Меня интересует, как на данный момент можно купить билет на поезд на сайте ржд ру, если у вас нет возможности воспользоваться платежной системой «Мир»? Спасибо за ответ --- ## [Hi from France, April 22 2024](https://forum.russiable.com/t/hi-from-france-april-22-2024/103)
**Author:** [@Iloverussiaandiwannalivethere](https://forum.russiable.com/u/Iloverussiaandiwannalivethere)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2024, 6:08pm UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/hi-from-france-april-22-2024/103 "2024-04-24T18:08:04Z")
Hi everybody. Hope u r doing ok each of u The topic of moving in to Russia is a complex one If it’s ok for you I would like to go step by step I will start with the visa process I am in France. I wanna go to Russia f… --- ## [Gososlugi Migration Approvals](https://forum.russiable.com/t/gososlugi-migration-approvals/101)
**Author:** [@jonyarms](https://forum.russiable.com/u/jonyarms)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2024, 6:48am UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/gososlugi-migration-approvals/101 "2024-04-23T06:48:00Z")
Hi Irena, I read your nice article on Foreigner registration and the Gosuslugi process, which I have completed. I went recently to a My Documents place to check on the process as I had not received a confirmation back… --- ## [Arabic Tours](https://forum.russiable.com/t/arabic-tours/100)
**Author:** [@Basma](https://forum.russiable.com/u/Basma)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2024, 5:24pm UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/arabic-tours/100 "2024-04-19T17:24:24Z")
Hello Irena, can you please recommend a travel agency that could organize tours in Moscow & St. Petersburg in Arabic? --- ## [Evisa application question](https://forum.russiable.com/t/evisa-application-question/95)
**Author:** [@AndyL70](https://forum.russiable.com/u/AndyL70)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2024, 10:49am UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/evisa-application-question/95 "2024-04-13T10:49:33Z")
On the 2nd page of the Evisa application under “Type of Passport” i only have 2 options, Passport 2013 or Passport 2006. My Irish passport is a 2020 one but that option isn’t available. What should i select? --- ## [Non-Russian Banks with MIR cards](https://forum.russiable.com/t/non-russian-banks-with-mir-cards/97)
**Author:** [@Thisisme99](https://forum.russiable.com/u/Thisisme99)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2024, 6:31pm UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/non-russian-banks-with-mir-cards/97 "2024-04-11T18:31:47Z")
Hello, I am looking into banks that are not in Russia, not a sanctioned country that issue MIR cards. I see there are some Kazakhstan banks that do offer this, I tried contacting them but never received a response. --- ## [Taking prescription Tramadol to Russia](https://forum.russiable.com/t/taking-prescription-tramadol-to-russia/96)
**Author:** [@AndyL70](https://forum.russiable.com/u/AndyL70)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2024, 6:27pm UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/taking-prescription-tramadol-to-russia/96 "2024-04-11T18:27:43Z")
Hi, i will be visiting Russia via the Ivangorod crossing on May 13th. I can’t find Tramadol on the list of banned medications. Does it have another name in Russia? I take 2 50mg a day for lumbar spondylosis for the las… --- ## [Change of travel plans listed on visa application](https://forum.russiable.com/t/change-of-travel-plans-listed-on-visa-application/81)
**Author:** [@Lotto](https://forum.russiable.com/u/Lotto)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2024, 6:41am UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/change-of-travel-plans-listed-on-visa-application/81 "2024-04-02T06:41:12Z")
If I intend on traveling to parts of Russia that I did not list on my visa application, do I need to update a Russian government agency regarding this? For example, I put Moscow on my visa application but on my next tri… --- ## [Russian phone number](https://forum.russiable.com/t/russian-phone-number/79)
**Author:** [@Europiami](https://forum.russiable.com/u/Europiami)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2024, 6:36am UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/russian-phone-number/79 "2024-04-02T06:36:02Z")
Hi everyone! I’m travelling to Russia fro three months and I’m interested in buying a Russian phone number (since I guess it’s the cheapest option). I would like to buy one online (my phone supports esim card). Do you h… --- ## [Bus from Dzerjinsk to Kostroma](https://forum.russiable.com/t/bus-from-dzerjinsk-to-kostroma/89)
**Author:** [@Marco](https://forum.russiable.com/u/Marco)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2024, 7:15pm UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/bus-from-dzerjinsk-to-kostroma/89 "2024-03-25T19:15:30Z")
Hello. I’m travellling to Russia next month and i’m trying to organize the trip. So far it has been mostly easy as the cities i pretend to visit are connected by train. But there is a situation I don’t seem to be able t… --- ## [Entering Russia via Kalliningrad](https://forum.russiable.com/t/entering-russia-via-kalliningrad/88)
**Author:** [@AndyL70](https://forum.russiable.com/u/AndyL70)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2024, 7:01pm UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/entering-russia-via-kalliningrad/88 "2024-03-25T19:01:45Z")
Hi is it possible in 2024 to take a bus from G’dansk Poland to Kalliningrad and fly onwards to Moscow for Irish citizen? --- ## [Private Visa for newly married British Citizen](https://forum.russiable.com/t/private-visa-for-newly-married-british-citizen/90)
**Author:** [@mervinsx](https://forum.russiable.com/u/mervinsx)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2024, 2:03pm UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/private-visa-for-newly-married-british-citizen/90 "2024-03-25T14:03:57Z")
I am a British citizen and my wife is a Russian citizen. I am a full-time resident of the UK, and my wife is a full-time resident of The Russian Federation. We got married on 15th March 2024 in Krasnodar, Russia. Our … [Previous page](https://forum.russiable.com/c/travel-to-russia/5.md?page=6) [Next page](https://forum.russiable.com/c/travel-to-russia/5.md?page=8)