 | | | | | | |  |
RUSSIA, RUSSIAN FEDERATION EMIGRATION REQUIREMENTS
IMMIGRATION INFORMATION
| One of the most important things for any travellers and yet forgotten by thousands of ardent travellers every year your passport is one thing you simply can’t leave home without. As well as remembering to take it with you, however, you also need to ensure that your current passport is valid for at least six months beyond the date of your return to your home country. You should also take at least two photocopies of the pages containing your photo and any other important information. Carry one on your person and one somewhere safe or if you’re really clever you could e-mail a copy to yourself or save it onto a floppy disk so you can access it at any time.
Furthermore, in order to get into many countries on the stay abroad you will require a visa of some type, even if you are just visiting. This is usually an insert, stamp or sticker which is placed in your passport and the duration of its validity varies from place to place. If you do intend to work or study in the country to which you are traveling, however, you should organize your visa even further in advance as this can take longer to process.
As well as your passport you should ensure that you have at least one other form of identification with you. This may be a driver’s license, birth certificate or any other form of ID which is acceptable worldwide. As with passports, bring at least two copies of all forms of identification in case of loss or theft.
You should also find out where your embassy is in the country to which you are travelling as this will come in very handy for genuine emergencies. For example if you need to return home urgently or lose important documents or passports, your embassy should be able to help you out pretty quickly. 
| VISA APPLICATIONS AND PASSPORTS | | | | | Passports | | Valid passport required by all. | | | Note | | Whilst in the country, visitors must carry ID at all times. Rather than carry original documents, it is advisable to carry photocopies of passports and visas, which will facilitate replacement should either be stolen. | | | Visas | | Required by all except the following, provided arriving from their country of origin:
(a) nationals of CIS countries (except nationals of Turkmenistan and Georgia who do require visas);
(b) nationals of Cuba, Korea (DPR), Poland, Romania and Vietnam for stays of up to 30 days;
(c) nationals of Cyprus and Mongolia, provided coming for purposes of business and holding letter of invitation and return tickets, or travelling as tourists and holding prepaid hotel vouchers. | | | Types of visa and cost | | Tourist, Business, Private and Transit visas: $45, if visa is processed in 6 working days. (Processing within 3-5 days costs $90; next-day processing $120; same-day processing costs $130; processing within 1 hour costs $180.)Multiple-entry visa: $150, if visa is processed the same or next day ($220 if processed within 1 hour). | | | Note | | (a) Nationals of the UK and France under 18 years of age pay half of the applicable visa fees. (b) Transit visas are required by all except passengers remaining in the transit zone of Moscow Sheremetievo airport for less than 24 hours. | | | Validity | | Dependent on purpose of trip. Transit visas are valid for up to 3 days. Tourist visas are valid for 1 month. Private visas are valid for 90 days. | | | Application to | | Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy). | | | Application requirements | | (a) Completed application form. (b) 1 recent passport-size photo with applicant's name written clearly on the reverse. (c) Valid 5-year passport with at least one blank page. (d) A tourist voucher (exchange order) issued by an authorised travel company stating their reference number, passenger names, dates of entry and exit, confirmation of payment, itinerary, places to be visited, and means of transportation. The voucher should be stamped and signed by an authorised person. (e) Return air ticket (copy acceptable). (f) Fee (payable in cash only). (g) Postal applications must be accompanied by a large, stamped, self-addressed envelope. (h) Medical insurance. Business visas: (a)-(h) and, (i) An introductory letter from the applicant's company or firm indicating the purpose of the visit, itinerary, organisation to be visited, period of stay and exact departure dates of flights. (i) An official invitation from the Russian Foreign Ministry, Ministry of Interior or any other authorised Russian Agency. Private visas: (a)-(h) and, (i) An original letter of invitation to be obtained on the applicant's behalf by friends or relatives in Russia from the local authorities. Valid for 1 year. Transit visas: (a)-(c), (e) and (h). Multiple Entry visas: (a)-(h) and, (i) Written confirmation or telex from the Consular Department of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. | | | Note | | (a) Those who are travelling in groups (standard package tours, coach tours, international competitions and cruises) should submit all documentation to the tour operator making the travel arrangements. For visits to relatives/friends in the CIS, enquire at the Consulate for details of application procedures. (b) All travellers staying in the Russian Federation for longer than 3 days must register their visas through their hotel or sponsor. Private visitors must register with local police on arrival. For travel to Tajikistan your invitation should be confirmed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Tajikistan. | | | | Working days required | | Depending on type of visa, 1 to 14 days. Postal applications take at least 3 weeks to process. Applications for visas may not be made earlier than 3 months before departure. | | | Exit permits | | Exit visas are required by all passengers who want to leave the country. If the exit permit has not yet been issued by the representative of the Russian Federation which issued the visa, aliens should obtain it at the latest 2 days prior to departure, from the Intourist Service Bureau in their hotel. | | | Addresses | | Ministry of Tourism | | 18 ul. Kazakova, 103064 Moscown Federation
Tel: (095) 202 7117 or 202 3891. Fax: (095) 263 0761. | | |
| | | Help to Visa Application Forms.
How to find the right one(s)? Understand that we cannot provide forms, since this specific topic is too complex for a implementation in our websites.
Each country uses its own specific application formulars for tourists, residents and/or workers.
There are no general or multipurpose formulars for each country.
Anyway you may search the needed forms in the Internet by using the search engines like,
Altavista, Yahoo, Google, DMOZ, AOL, MSN, Lycos, Teoma.
Search examples:
Type your query and set - of course - for 'COUNTRY' the real country name you are looking for ...
... and good luck! Important remark: the [ + ] and [ " ] will reduce the number of the search results anyway.
Type exactly like examples below or you copy and paste the search strings: If your search was successful, visit the consulate's, governments' or embassies' websites first.
As per our investigation experiences most of the downloadable form sheets you'll find are built in PDF for Adobe's Acrobat™ Reader.
PASSPORT APPLICATIONS, RENEWALS Applying for a Passport You should apply for your passport several months in advance of your planned departure, making sure you fill in the dates of your upcoming trip in the appropriate place on the application. If you'll need visas from foreign embassies (find out by checking foreign entry requirements for the country you'll visit, allow more time. (It's very important to check those requirements. Imagine how disappointed you'd be if you were turned back on the day of your departure because your passport expires in three months and the country you're visiting requires it to be valid at least six months AFTER you return home! Also check on immunization requirements -- you may need to be inoculated before you can enter a country!) As a rule, it takes about 25 business days to process your passport application and get the document sent to you. Something to think about: Lines are longest at passport agencies from January to July, resulting in longer waiting times for applicants. You might want to avoid the crowds by applying through a nearby clerk of court or post office that accepts passport applications. Lost or Stolen Passport Losing your passport -- especially if you're in a foreign country -- can be scary. It's the most important item you carry with you, so it's best to keep it someplace secure (like in a money pouch you wear under your clothes). Another safety measure you can take is to make two photocopies of the photo ID page of your passport. Leave one at home with family or friends and keep the other in a different place from your passport, perhaps buried in the bottom of checked luggage. This could make all the difference in getting you on your flight home in the event that your passport is lost or stolen. It also makes getting it replaced much easier. Can I Have My Old Passport Back?
Yes! Most people view their passports as important memorabilia and are eager to get them back. That's why your previous passport, marked "canceled," will be returned to you with your new one. | |  More Resources | | | | Forums |  | Expats Travel Forums
First time users check out the FAQ for instructions on using this message board. You have to create an account before you can add and relpy to messages.
This is a forum which gives people the opportunity to exchange information about travelling, as well as discuss various topics of interest. | | Health | | Travel Health Care Plans - Travel safely to your favourite Destination. | | Driving Directions | | General Driving Rules - Driving Information, Restrictions and Safety. | | External Links | | Internet Cafe Directory | | Travel Resources - Provided by our visitors. | | Hotel Reservations | | Tour Bookings | | More useful Tips for Travellers | | Make sure you have a signed, valid passport and visa, if required. Also, before you go, fill in the emergency information page of your passport! Read the Consular Information Sheets (and Public Announcements or Travel Warnings, if applicable) for the countries you plan to visit. Leave copies of your itinerary, passport data page and visas with family or friends at home, so that you can be contacted in case of an emergency. Make sure you have insurance, which will cover your emergency medical needs, while you are overseas. Familiarize yourself with local laws and customs of the countries to which you are traveling. Remember, while in a foreign country, you are subject to its laws! Do not leave your luggage unattended in public areas and never accept packages from strangers. While abroad, avoid using illicit drugs or drinking excessive amounts of alcoholic beverages, and associating with people who do. Do not become a target for thieves by wearing conspicuous clothing and expensive jewelry and do not carry excessive amounts of cash or unnecessary credit cards. Deal only with authorized agents when you exchange money or purchase art or antiques in order to avoid violating local laws. When overseas, avoid demonstrations and other situations that may become unruly. |  | | Travel-Island.com 2004, 2008 . Weather Channel | | |
