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Originally Posted by Nostro
Wow, thanks for the extensive information provided, more than I expected !
One more question though, I will need to do the following: Ukraine - Russia - Kazakhstan - Russia - Mongolia - Russia
Which means 3 entries, and if the info on visatorussia.com is to be believed, I can only get a double entry visa as it's the first time I will apply for a Russian visa.
Do you reckon I will be get able to get a visa from Mongolia? There is an embassy in Ulan Bator, so it seems to me it should be possible...
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My six month business visa from waytorussia allowed an indefinite number of entries and exits. Don't know if the rules have changed but I doubt it. I know that you can easily get a Mongolian visa from Ulan-Ude in Russia. Don't know about the other way round.
Get the HIV test in any case. It doesn't cost anything to get a test, and if they decide they want it, then you've got it, so it's no loss.
The thing about Russia is that nobody really knows the rules. Don't get too hung up. It is very friendly, relaxed and easy going. You'll get stopped by the cops, but only because the cops are all young guys who like to have a chat and talk about your motorbike.
I know exactly what is going through your mind, I had the same problem last year. I was stressing out badly. In the end the trip went perfectly. People were very helpful, we were given food and accommodation in nearly every city and did not have a single problem with police and border guards. About the worst thing is that I got a $5 fine for going 17 kph over the posted speed limit, so I guess that was my own fault.
Cheers,
Mark
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