# Latest **URL:** https://forum.russiable.com/latest.md?page=10 [Latest](https://forum.russiable.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.russiable.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.russiable.com/tags.md) **Page:** 11 --- ## [Does a US citizen require medical insurance to travel in Russia?](https://forum.russiable.com/t/does-a-us-citizen-require-medical-insurance-to-travel-in-russia/77)
**Author:** [@jake5](https://forum.russiable.com/u/jake5)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2024, 10:50am UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/does-a-us-citizen-require-medical-insurance-to-travel-in-russia/77 "2024-03-08T10:50:19Z")
There are conflicting answers to this question, so in reality, does a US citizen require medical insurance to travel in Russia? Thanks --- ## [Registration and Accommodation](https://forum.russiable.com/t/registration-and-accommodation/68)
**Author:** [@DrQusaiHamid](https://forum.russiable.com/u/DrQusaiHamid)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2024, 9:08am UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/registration-and-accommodation/68 "2024-03-05T09:08:46Z")
Hello, I have a serious doubt in my mind currently, I am travelling to Russia on 28 Feb from India for tourist purpose. Arrival in Russia is on 28 Feb 2024 Departing from Russia on 8 March 2024. Saturday and Sunday … --- ## [UK to Nepal/India via Astrakhan, Russia](https://forum.russiable.com/t/uk-to-nepal-india-via-astrakhan-russia/74)
**Author:** [@vmungale](https://forum.russiable.com/u/vmungale)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2024, 9:24pm UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/uk-to-nepal-india-via-astrakhan-russia/74 "2024-03-02T21:24:54Z")
Hi, I went through your website. It has a lot of good info on it. Me and a friend of mine are British Citizens traveling from UK to Nepal and India in a car. For us this is a once in a lifetime sort of trip. We are at a… --- ## [Invitation Letter/Visa and Flight for for UK Citizens](https://forum.russiable.com/t/invitation-letter-visa-and-flight-for-for-uk-citizens/73)
**Author:** [@Travellintrace](https://forum.russiable.com/u/Travellintrace)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2024, 9:13pm UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/invitation-letter-visa-and-flight-for-for-uk-citizens/73 "2024-03-02T21:13:41Z")
Hi! I’m a UK citizen and passport holder travelling to Russia next month to visit family. I have booked my flights and have just used the I-Visa service to get an immediate Letter of Invitation as my family have to wait … --- ## [Medical Travel Insurance](https://forum.russiable.com/t/medical-travel-insurance/70)
**Author:** [@Tony](https://forum.russiable.com/u/Tony)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2024, 4:48pm UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/medical-travel-insurance/70 "2024-03-01T16:48:04Z")
I require insurance and contacted Attolloassistance (Ingosstrakh Insurance) requesting copy of policy, to read before buying; not after buying. Surely normal procedure to read before buy. I want to be certain policy ac… --- ## [Russia travel guide 2024](https://forum.russiable.com/t/russia-travel-guide-2024/72)
**Author:** [@Gregor](https://forum.russiable.com/u/Gregor)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2024, 4:31pm UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/russia-travel-guide-2024/72 "2024-03-01T16:31:33Z")
Your website is very helpful. Will there be a PDF updated soon. Thanks for all. --- ## [Tourist versus Private Visa](https://forum.russiable.com/t/tourist-versus-private-visa/54)
**Author:** [@Abhay\_ddn](https://forum.russiable.com/u/Abhay_ddn)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2024, 11:29pm UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/tourist-versus-private-visa/54 "2024-02-27T23:29:37Z")
Hi Irena, I have a three year multiple entry tourist visa and have made a trip as well. Q- I have already made a trip to the two cities A and B listed in my visa application. If I now want to visit city C that was not… --- ## [KoronaPay](https://forum.russiable.com/t/koronapay/69)
**Author:** [@Kaiama](https://forum.russiable.com/u/Kaiama)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2024, 5:36pm UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/koronapay/69 "2024-02-26T17:36:38Z")
I have a sberbank mir card I have a russian mobile number I have a UK mobilr number I have heard that Koronapay now works to send money to russia (irena’s 2024 update) I installed the app on my Russian purchased mobil… --- ## [Sending money to Gazprombank](https://forum.russiable.com/t/sending-money-to-gazprombank/63)
**Author:** [@Butchie](https://forum.russiable.com/u/Butchie)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2024, 8:33pm UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/sending-money-to-gazprombank/63 "2024-02-24T20:33:01Z")
I need to send a small amount of rubles to Gazprombank for account maintenance fees. I am a U.S citizen. I understand that Gazprombank is still in the SWIFT network. How can I send rubles to this bank? Will a wire from a… --- ## [Visa Fees](https://forum.russiable.com/t/visa-fees/64)
**Author:** [@lewa](https://forum.russiable.com/u/lewa)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2024, 12:06pm UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/visa-fees/64 "2024-02-21T12:06:04Z")
In your information about Visa fees though the Russian Visa Center you listed the Consular fees as $185 plus $38 administrative fees and $18 for letter of invitation = $236. Even if you add $85 more for a mail applica… --- ## [3-year Multiple-Entry Russian Visa](https://forum.russiable.com/t/3-year-multiple-entry-russian-visa/31)
**Author:** [@Hoping4Residency](https://forum.russiable.com/u/Hoping4Residency)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2024, 3:25pm UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/3-year-multiple-entry-russian-visa/31 "2024-02-20T15:25:09Z")
I am trying to discover all that is required to obtain this 3-year Multiple-Entry Russian Visa. I am an American citizen living in the Czech Republic with my Russian-born wife and we desire to move permanently to Russia. … --- ## [Multiple Entry (LOI)](https://forum.russiable.com/t/multiple-entry-loi/65)
**Author:** [@Richard101z](https://forum.russiable.com/u/Richard101z)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2024, 3:24pm UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/multiple-entry-loi/65 "2024-02-20T15:24:16Z")
Hi Irena, I am an NZ citizen looking at applying for a Multiple Entry Visa (90/180) to Russia. My question is around applying for a Letter of Invitation. From what I can see these are only valid for a 30 day period. Is… --- ## [visa entry:exit dates (entry before, exit after)](https://forum.russiable.com/t/visa-entry-exit-dates-entry-before-exit-after/60)
**Author:** [@wargealwhaldwap](https://forum.russiable.com/u/wargealwhaldwap)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2024, 4:33am UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/visa-entry-exit-dates-entry-before-exit-after/60 "2024-02-16T04:33:07Z")
Can I enter Russia after the entry date noted on the visa? Conversely, can I depart Russia before the exit date noted on the visa? Example 1: What happens if the my flight is delayed by one day and I arrive in Russia t… --- ## [Two entries to Russia](https://forum.russiable.com/t/two-entries-to-russia/62)
**Author:** [@Salocin](https://forum.russiable.com/u/Salocin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2024, 7:54pm UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/two-entries-to-russia/62 "2024-02-15T19:54:06Z")
Hello, in a couple of months I’ll be visiting Russia, but before going to the mainland I would like to stay briefly in Kaliningrad. With the e-visa to do so is not possible, right? As it would be considered to be two di… --- ## [Russia Tourist Visa Invitation](https://forum.russiable.com/t/russia-tourist-visa-invitation/61)
**Author:** [@indrus](https://forum.russiable.com/u/indrus)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2024, 7:48pm UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/russia-tourist-visa-invitation/61 "2024-02-15T19:48:46Z")
I am a Business Consultant from India and planning to visit Russia for Company registration and to search for business opportunities. I am looking for someone who can issue a Tourist invitation for my visa application. … --- ## [Official passports](https://forum.russiable.com/t/official-passports/58)
**Author:** [@Spz](https://forum.russiable.com/u/Spz)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2024, 6:05am UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/official-passports/58 "2024-02-13T06:05:13Z")
Hello, I read your blog about Russian visas and the process of obtaining a tourist visa. It is super helpful and clear. Thank you for such a comprehensive blog post about that topic. But if it is possible please clarify… --- ## [Money Trf Russian Wife](https://forum.russiable.com/t/money-trf-russian-wife/59)
**Author:** [@CR3](https://forum.russiable.com/u/CR3)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2024, 1:05pm UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/money-trf-russian-wife/59 "2024-02-10T13:05:49Z")
I am Australian and live with my Wife who is originally from Russia (living here for 15year and citizen in both Australia and Russia, she has both Russian passports), we just got back from a trip which is the first time … --- ## [Russian visa application arrest record question](https://forum.russiable.com/t/russian-visa-application-arrest-record-question/55)
**Author:** [@rhkwon](https://forum.russiable.com/u/rhkwon)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2024, 12:20pm UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/russian-visa-application-arrest-record-question/55 "2024-02-10T12:20:45Z")
If the answer is yes does this automatically disqualify a US citizen for visa approval? I have tried searching this online and there are many vague answers. What types of arrests would be ok or not ok? --- ## [US citizen seeking to travel into Russia in 2024](https://forum.russiable.com/t/us-citizen-seeking-to-travel-into-russia-in-2024/51)
**Author:** [@California77](https://forum.russiable.com/u/California77)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2024, 4:32pm UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/us-citizen-seeking-to-travel-into-russia-in-2024/51 "2024-01-31T16:32:56Z")
Hello Irena, I am a U.S. citizen looking to travel in 2024. The current (and has been since the war with Ukraine began) travel advisory into Russia from our government is at Level 4: Do to travel. They warn us of poss… --- ## [Can you transfer money from the USA to YooMoney?](https://forum.russiable.com/t/can-you-transfer-money-from-the-usa-to-yoomoney/56)
**Author:** [@Lotto](https://forum.russiable.com/u/Lotto)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2024, 5:05pm UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/can-you-transfer-money-from-the-usa-to-yoomoney/56 "2024-01-28T17:05:20Z")
I can’t find out on the Internet. If so, how is the money transferred from the USA? --- ## [Is it OK to leave my passport with the hotel?](https://forum.russiable.com/t/is-it-ok-to-leave-my-passport-with-the-hotel/53)
**Author:** [@Lotto](https://forum.russiable.com/u/Lotto)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2024, 1:35pm UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/is-it-ok-to-leave-my-passport-with-the-hotel/53 "2024-01-22T13:35:04Z")
The hotel manager says that she needs to take my passport and migration card to the post office to be registered. She also said she would leave me with copies and will keep the originals in the safe until I retrieve them… --- ## [Your contact is not working.](https://forum.russiable.com/t/your-contact-is-not-working/52)
**Author:** [@seiyo777](https://forum.russiable.com/u/seiyo777)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2024, 6:18pm UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/your-contact-is-not-working/52 "2024-01-19T18:18:40Z")
Hello, I tried contacting you, but it fails to send. I hope you are well. I received an invitation letter from another operator who seems to have gone out of business. my letter (i think, i don’t read russian) states t… --- ## [Booking accommodation in Russia](https://forum.russiable.com/t/booking-accommodation-in-russia/43)
**Author:** [@Abhay\_ddn](https://forum.russiable.com/u/Abhay_ddn)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2024, 7:24pm UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/booking-accommodation-in-russia/43 "2024-01-17T19:24:49Z")
Hi Irena, Zenhotels told me they don’t support the use of western credit cards to make a booking at a Russian hotel and it is only possible to book via the pay at reception on arrival option via cash. Does this match wi… --- ## [Evisa insurance period](https://forum.russiable.com/t/evisa-insurance-period/50)
**Author:** [@RoyalKeypa](https://forum.russiable.com/u/RoyalKeypa)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2024, 1:18pm UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/evisa-insurance-period/50 "2024-01-17T13:18:22Z")
Hi Irena, Thx for such amazing website you created here, very helpful!! Here just a small question related to evisa insurance, as I understand, we only need to buy the insurance that cover the period of our stay. The m… --- ## [Specific questions on planned trip - British man in New Zealand](https://forum.russiable.com/t/specific-questions-on-planned-trip-british-man-in-new-zealand/48)
**Author:** [@Ethan](https://forum.russiable.com/u/Ethan)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2024, 5:43pm UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/specific-questions-on-planned-trip-british-man-in-new-zealand/48 "2024-01-14T17:43:11Z")
Hi Irena, Just wanted to say what an extensive and amazing resource you have created. It has really helped in planning my trip. I am a British citizen (with a British passport) who currently lives in New Zealand. I am p… --- ## [Questions regarding obtaining a Russian Visa](https://forum.russiable.com/t/questions-regarding-obtaining-a-russian-visa/49)
**Author:** [@Hoping4Residency](https://forum.russiable.com/u/Hoping4Residency)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2024, 8:52am UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/questions-regarding-obtaining-a-russian-visa/49 "2024-01-12T08:52:08Z")
This post is about the 3-Year Multi-Visit Russian Visa. The form can be filled out electronically by visiting the Russian website to acquire the application. Does the use of this form work for the Prague, Czech Republi… --- ## [Manchester Russian Visa Centre](https://forum.russiable.com/t/manchester-russian-visa-centre/47)
**Author:** [@Graham333](https://forum.russiable.com/u/Graham333)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2024, 8:36pm UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/manchester-russian-visa-centre/47 "2024-01-07T20:36:30Z")
Hi Irena, I have read your page on how to apply for a visa in the UK. Please can ask you a few questions. What services does the Visa Service Centre in Manchester offer as this is the closest to me? Does Mancheste… --- ## [Cherehapa Travel Medical Insurance website not repsonding](https://forum.russiable.com/t/cherehapa-travel-medical-insurance-website-not-repsonding/44)
**Author:** [@Graham333](https://forum.russiable.com/u/Graham333)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2024, 3:22pm UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/cherehapa-travel-medical-insurance-website-not-repsonding/44 "2024-01-07T15:22:44Z")
Hello Irena, This is my first post to your Russiable Community. Firstly thank you for your wonderful website. I have found your up to date advice extremely helpful. It’s so much harder now to travel to Russia than my pr… --- ## [Russian visa from Mexico](https://forum.russiable.com/t/russian-visa-from-mexico/46)
**Author:** [@jmeluso](https://forum.russiable.com/u/jmeluso)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2024, 6:44pm UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/russian-visa-from-mexico/46 "2024-01-06T18:44:35Z")
I am an American citizen living in Mexico. Can I obtain a Russian tourist visa at the Russian Consulate in Mexico City or do I have to apply in New York? --- ## [Best Russian banks for U.S. Social Security beneficiaries?](https://forum.russiable.com/t/best-russian-banks-for-u-s-social-security-beneficiaries/45)
**Author:** [@Lotto](https://forum.russiable.com/u/Lotto)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2024, 5:40am UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/best-russian-banks-for-u-s-social-security-beneficiaries/45 "2024-01-06T05:40:52Z")
I get Social Security and want to receive it in Russia. Apparently Social Security uses a program call International Direct Deposit to deposit benefits into Russian bank accounts but there are some issues: the Russian … [Previous page](https://forum.russiable.com/latest.md?page=9) [Next page](https://forum.russiable.com/latest.md?page=11)