Go Back   Horizons Unlimited - The HUBB > Regional Forums > Northern and Central Asia
Confused About Russian Visa Requirements Confused About Russian Visa Requirements
Register FAQ Calendar Today's Posts
Northern and Central Asia Topics specific to Russia, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, Mongolia, China, Japan and Korea
Photo by George Guille, It's going to be a long 300km... Bolivian Amazon

I haven't been everywhere...
but it's on my list!


Photo by George Guille
It's going to be a long 300km...
Bolivian Amazon



Like Tree3Likes

Reply
Page 2 of 4 1 2 34
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #16  
Old 25 Nov 2012
Contributing Member
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 374
Quote:
Originally Posted by Landcruiser Paul View Post
Cool, where did you ship to after Vladivostok?
Um the bike kinda died in Russia was left there. But this is man you need.

Melnikov Yuri
General Manager
Links, Ltd.
89 Svetlanskaya str., office 312,
690001, Vladivostok, Russia.
Tel/fax: (423)222-15-78
Tel: (423)222-08-87
Mobile: +7 902 5243447
mail to: ymelnik (at) links-ltd.com
Reply With Quote
  #17  
Old 2 Dec 2012
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Washington, DC
Posts: 276
We opted for the business visa. It took 2 weeks to get the invitation which was a form, we used an online service - fairly easy. That way we did not have to provide proof of hotel booking to apply for the visa. No hassles in & out other than the vladikavkaz border takes forever for foreigners - including Armenians & Azeris. Hotel did the registration,every place will stamp tons of forms, just hang on to them in case some official wants them. Volgograd was very fun. We went through saratov & Engels ...not the sexiest places but interesting & fantastic for the people we met, especially the crazy awesome bikers in Engels. They are a trip. Exited straight east to Kazakhstan. The road is lumpy. Watch out for psycho bus drivers, our friend ran into one...
Reply With Quote
  #18  
Old 3 Dec 2012
Registered Users
HUBB regular
  
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 90
Quote:
Originally Posted by Tom Bon 865 View Post
Hi,

Im confused about how one manages to travel around Russia for extended periods of time, as I'm finding you need an invitation to get in (understand this), and the location of your accomodation to be stated as well (don't understand this!).
I wish to ride from Georgia to St Petersburg but don;t know how I'm supposed to specify all my accomodation prior!?
Previous backpacking I've just made it up as I went.

Apologies for such an elementary question.

Cheers
Tom
Hi Tom

How extended is extended? 10 days was enough for us - we got a transit visa in Bishkek as we only wanted to get across the country as quickly as possible! Good luck, take a picture dictionary......

Cheers
__________________
www.wollongongtowoolwich.co.uk
Reply With Quote
  #19  
Old 4 Dec 2012
Registered Users
HUBB regular
  
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Robertson, NSW
Posts: 63
Quote:
Originally Posted by kateandwill View Post
Hi Tom

How extended is extended? 10 days was enough for us - we got a transit visa in Bishkek as we only wanted to get across the country as quickly as possible! Good luck, take a picture dictionary......

Cheers
Hi,
Are you guys in Wollongong? I'm in bulli.
Pm if you are able to chat and share some info, if you don't mind.
Thanks a mill
Tom
Reply With Quote
  #20  
Old 6 Dec 2012
colebatch's Avatar
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: London / Moscow
Posts: 1,913
a 1 year business visa allows you to be in the country up to 3 months per stay.

And up to 90 days in the previous 180.

Worth adding here ... since I recently put in for a new business visa. The visa applications are (as of November) requiring a short autobiography, in Russian, and computer printed, to go with the business visa applications.
Reply With Quote
  #21  
Old 6 Dec 2012
colebatch's Avatar
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: London / Moscow
Posts: 1,913
Quote:
Originally Posted by craig.iedema View Post
Um the bike kinda died in Russia was left there.
The big KTM didnt survive mate?
Reply With Quote
  #22  
Old 6 Dec 2012
Registered Users
HUBB regular
  
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 90
Quote:
Originally Posted by Tom Bon 865 View Post
Hi,
Are you guys in Wollongong? I'm in bulli.
Pm if you are able to chat and share some info, if you don't mind.
Thanks a mill
Tom

PM sent

Cheers
__________________
www.wollongongtowoolwich.co.uk
Reply With Quote
  #23  
Old 6 Dec 2012
Contributing Member
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 374
Quote:
Originally Posted by colebatch View Post
The big KTM didnt survive mate?
Yeah - burnt out the clutch, which was a symptom of some wider issues in the lubrication system. Ultimately repairable (engine was still running ok, but the hydraulic tensioners weren't working properly etc) made the decision by the time I shipped and repaired it the price of a replacement was just going to be about $2k difference. Basically it all came down to prep - eventhing that wasn't replaced in the rebuild failed.

Left it with the russian guy who also a mechanic, really nice and looked after us for a couple weeks and eventually drove us to Vlad and took us to a bikerfest in Nakhodka, lots of fun.

So I have to go back one day, I loved Russia and miss being there, magical place. I have an idea for a really huge trip.

BTW loving your RR on ADV.
Reply With Quote
  #24  
Old 6 Dec 2012
Contributing Member
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 374
Quote:
Originally Posted by colebatch View Post
The visa applications are (as of November) requiring a short autobiography, in Russian, and computer printed, to go with the business visa applications.
Mmm that is a pain in the butt and looks to be one of those things that happened because the Australian Government required it first, bet they don't even read it. Do you think that they would accept one that is run through Google translate or translate.ru?
Last edited by craig.iedema; 7 Dec 2012 at 01:42.
Reply With Quote
  #25  
Old 9 Dec 2012
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
  
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Melbourne, VIC, Aus
Posts: 7
Wollongong!
I'm in Mittagong, small world eh?
Reply With Quote
  #26  
Old 9 Dec 2012
Registered Users
HUBB regular
  
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Robertson, NSW
Posts: 63
Quote:
Originally Posted by Landcruiser Paul View Post
Wollongong!
I'm in Mittagong, small world eh?
Sure is mate! I ride around there a bit, just sold a Triumph and bought a Dominator coz I was scared of dropping my thruxton whilst bashing around Penrose forest.
Reply With Quote
  #27  
Old 14 Dec 2012
nigel_tailyour's Avatar
Contributing Member
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Portsmouth UK
Posts: 136
If I simply want to ride my bike from West to East and then ship it to USA, can I make that my "business"? Such as journalist or travel writer or "Global Travel reconnaissance"
Reply With Quote
  #28  
Old 14 Dec 2012
nigel_tailyour's Avatar
Contributing Member
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Portsmouth UK
Posts: 136
Brilliant feelback Neill08 If you have a blog or a way to hear more then let me know. I intend to follow in your footsteps 2013
Reply With Quote
  #29  
Old 15 Dec 2012
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
  
Join Date: Dec 2012
Posts: 11
Visa Regristration
Quote:
Originally Posted by nigel_tailyour View Post
If I simply want to ride my bike from West to East and then ship it to USA, can I make that my "business"? Such as journalist or travel writer or "Global Travel reconnaissance"

I was near Tver last year at a friend's house. I read about registering the Visa with the local post office. Somehow my GF convinced/had the post office guy stamp the paper and everything was good to go. I am not sure how this worked, but it was pretty easy and no cost.

FWIW, I had a document from a US state that was "Apostle". This is over and above a standard Notary. I made a copy of it and had it "stamped" by notary at my US bank. The russian officials did not like the "Apostle" doc with embossed color foil deal etc, instead took the Notary doc with the blue circle stamp and scribbled handwritten signatures. Since then I have made some of my "own documents", had them "notarized" and everything works fine.
YMMV
Reply With Quote
  #30  
Old 27 Dec 2012
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Washington, DC
Posts: 276
Quote:
Originally Posted by nigel_tailyour View Post
Brilliant feelback Neill08 If you have a blog or a way to hear more then let me know. I intend to follow in your footsteps 2013
TY excellent! we are too lazy to blog but you are welcome on FB, niello8(at)hotmail ...
Reply With Quote
Reply
Page 2 of 4 1 2 34

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 Registered Users and/or Members and 1 guests)
 

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Russian Visa, Letter of Invitation Ireland EyeCake Trip Paperwork 3 9 May 2013 00:21
Russian Visa for a Korean National in the UK bushman_uk Trip Paperwork 17 23 Apr 2012 15:16
West Africa visas - 2011 experience africano sub-Saharan Africa 12 7 Apr 2012 13:39
russian visa (again :-( ) sazamataz Trip Paperwork 3 10 Mar 2012 18:43
russian visa in japan ben south Northern and Central Asia 6 17 Nov 2011 19:29

 
 

Announcements

Thinking about traveling? Not sure about the whole thing? Watch the HU Achievable Dream Video Trailers and then get ALL the information you need to get inspired and learn how to travel anywhere in the world!

Have YOU ever wondered who has ridden around the world? We did too - and now here's the list of Circumnavigators!
Check it out now, and add your information if we didn't find you.

Next HU Eventscalendar

HU Event and other updates on the HUBB Forum "Traveller's Advisories" thread.
ALL Dates subject to change.

2024:

Add yourself to the Updates List for each event!

Questions about an event? Ask here

HUBBUK: info

See all event details

 
World's most listened to Adventure Motorbike Show!
Check the RAW segments; Grant, your HU host is on every month!
Episodes below to listen to while you, err, pretend to do something or other...

2020 Edition of Chris Scott's Adventure Motorcycling Handbook.

2020 Edition of Chris Scott's Adventure Motorcycling Handbook.

"Ultimate global guide for red-blooded bikers planning overseas exploration. Covers choice & preparation of best bike, shipping overseas, baggage design, riding techniques, travel health, visas, documentation, safety and useful addresses." Recommended. (Grant)



Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance.

Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance™ combines into a single integrated program the best evacuation and rescue with the premier travel insurance coverages designed for adventurers.

Led by special operations veterans, Stanford Medicine affiliated physicians, paramedics and other travel experts, Ripcord is perfect for adventure seekers, climbers, skiers, sports enthusiasts, hunters, international travelers, humanitarian efforts, expeditions and more.

Ripcord travel protection is now available for ALL nationalities, and travel is covered on motorcycles of all sizes!


 

What others say about HU...

"This site is the BIBLE for international bike travelers." Greg, Australia

"Thank you! The web site, The travels, The insight, The inspiration, Everything, just thanks." Colin, UK

"My friend and I are planning a trip from Singapore to England... We found (the HU) site invaluable as an aid to planning and have based a lot of our purchases (bikes, riding gear, etc.) on what we have learned from this site." Phil, Australia

"I for one always had an adventurous spirit, but you and Susan lit the fire for my trip and I'll be forever grateful for what you two do to inspire others to just do it." Brent, USA

"Your website is a mecca of valuable information and the (video) series is informative, entertaining, and inspiring!" Jennifer, Canada

"Your worldwide organisation and events are the Go To places to for all serious touring and aspiring touring bikers." Trevor, South Africa

"This is the answer to all my questions." Haydn, Australia

"Keep going the excellent work you are doing for Horizons Unlimited - I love it!" Thomas, Germany

Lots more comments here!



Five books by Graham Field!

Diaries of a compulsive traveller
by Graham Field
Book, eBook, Audiobook

"A compelling, honest, inspiring and entertaining writing style with a built-in feel-good factor" Get them NOW from the authors' website and Amazon.com, Amazon.ca, Amazon.co.uk.



Back Road Map Books and Backroad GPS Maps for all of Canada - a must have!

Your ad could be here, on EVERY page of the HUBB, or the whole website, or as many as you like!

New to Horizons Unlimited?

New to motorcycle travelling? New to the HU site? Confused? Too many options? It's really very simple - just 4 easy steps!

Horizons Unlimited was founded in 1997 by Grant and Susan Johnson following their journey around the world on a BMW R80G/S.

Susan and Grant Johnson Read more about Grant & Susan's story

Membership - help keep us going!

Horizons Unlimited is not a big multi-national company, just two people who love motorcycle travel and have grown what started as a hobby in 1997 into a full time job (usually 8-10 hours per day and 7 days a week) and a labour of love. To keep it going and a roof over our heads, we run events all over the world with the help of volunteers; we sell inspirational and informative DVDs; we have a few selected advertisers; and we make a small amount from memberships.

You don't have to be a Member to come to an HU meeting, access the website, or ask questions on the HUBB. What you get for your membership contribution is our sincere gratitude, good karma and knowing that you're helping to keep the motorcycle travel dream alive. Contributing Members and Gold Members do get additional features on the HUBB. Here's a list of all the Member benefits on the HUBB.



All times are GMT +1. The time now is 16:29.

Contact Us - Horizons Unlimited Motorcycle Travellers Website - Archive - Privacy Statement - Top