The symbol on the Passport stamp (car, aircraft, train, ship) is indicitave of the type of border crossing of entry and exit. Nothing more - not even hinting if you were sitting in the driving seat of the car/bike/airplane/train/boat or in a passenger seat - paying or not.
Their Computor system is magnificent in its availability and coverage. My own Visa, Passport, entry/exits, Migration Card, Registration, were all checked out in a Militsia or Security (not the usual Road Police - proper stuff) deep in the North Caucuses, but significantly close to Chechnya/Dagestan. Within a minute they re-emerged from their hut saying everything was OK and handed my papers back, wishing me a good journey.
The Vehicle Temporary Import Certificate has a validity expiry date based on information provided (and accepted) by Customs on entry - backed up with Visa information and Insurance period purchased.
Later this month I plan leaving RUS shortly, leaving the bike there for a short time within its validity period there, as I fly back to UK for a Son's wedding. I, and my RUS companion, do not anticipate any problems - particularly as I will have a return air ticket back to Moscow within 2 weeks. And then plan riding south again.
Anyone KNOW better?
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