Visa
Apr 15, 2008 | 9:20 am
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Phila, PA
Posts: 891
Visa
If one wants to explore St Petersburg and Moscow on one's own, and applies for a Russian visa, does it have to be accompanied by a letter of invitation from a Russian friend, family, company?
Thanks.
Thanks.
Apr 15, 2008 | 9:44 am
#2
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: AMS
Programs: Flying Blue Gold
Posts: 1,849
Yes - you need an invitation to get a visa (unless in transit only).
Lots of threads and info on the visa question in this forum and on www.waytorussia.net
Lots of threads and info on the visa question in this forum and on www.waytorussia.net
Apr 15, 2008 | 9:15 pm
#4
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 193
Cruises usually give you a group visa. Check with your cruise company. If you have a group visa, you will have to remain with the group (no individual exploring). If you get caught somewhere you're not supposed to be without a visa, you could get in real trouble.
Of course, it's Russia. So a handy bribe might just do the trick.
Of course, it's Russia. So a handy bribe might just do the trick.