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How do I get the invitation to Russia if I travel on a cruise ship?If you travel to Russia on a cruise ship (or take a river cruise) and you need an invitation letter to process your visa to Russia, there are different authorized Russian tour operators that will allow you to obtain the letter of invitation in 5 minutes. In this post I’ll explain how to do it. […]
What to do in Moscow in the Christmas and New Year season: the best plansIf you’re thinking of traveling to Moscow over Christmas and New Year’s, in this article I’ll tell you about the orthodox traditions of the Russians and what you can do in Moscow during this time of year: ice skating, shopping at Christmas flea markets, riding a husky sled, attending an ice hockey game… 1. Special […]
Boat tours and river cruises through Moscow: where to take them and how to buy ticketsTaking a boat tour in Moscow along the Moskva River is a very pleasant experience. It will allow you to get to know the city from another totally different perspective, see the bridges over the Moskva River up close and view some of the city’s main monuments. In this article I’ll give you details of […]
Do I need the original invitation to get a Russian visa or just a hard copy?A very frequent question when it comes to getting an invitation to Russia is if I need the original or if a hard copy is enough. It depends: some consulates only require a hard copy while others request the original. In this article I explain how to know in which countries a copy is sufficient […]
Where do I apply for a Russian visa if I live abroad?A frequently asked question is where to apply for a Russian visa if you are in a foreign country. Well, to request and process the Russian visa in a foreign country, you must have legal residence in that country, and go to the Russian consulate or the Russian visa center. Before choosing where to apply, […]
How to go from Helsinki to St. Petersburg (and what visa do I need)⚠️ Route suspended since February 2022. The border between Finland and Russia is closed. The Allegro train, the ferries and the direct buses are no longer running. I’m keeping this article as a historical reference and for when the route reopens. If you want to travel to Russia now, check the current alternatives for entering […]
Russian invitation for migration risk countries (visa support)Getting an invitation to Russia is usually easy for citizens of many countries. However, there are some countries, called “migration risk countries” by the Russian authorities (such as Pakistan, Algeria, Vietnam or Turkmenistan) for which additional documentation is required. In this article I explain what are migration risk countries and how to get an invitation […]
How to get an e-Visa to India online: Step-by-step guideIn this post I’ll explain step by step how to obtain an electronic visa to travel to India (known as e-visa or ETA). It is easy, fast and economical. Note: the procedures for obtaining the e-Visa to India can vary from one day to another, so I will try to keep this article updated with […]
Traveling to Russia with a travel agency or on your own? What is better?A very frequent question of those who decide to travel to Russia is whether to make the trip through travel agencies, or if they could do it on their own. In this post, I will give you a series of tips and analyze the advantages and disadvantages of each option, so that you can decide […]
The reasons for refusal of the Russian Visa (and how to avoid them)It’s not very common to get denied the Russian visa, but what does happen sometimes is that some of the documentation provided is incorrect and you have to correct it. In this article, I will explain what are the most frequent errors that can cause your Russian visa application to be rejected or denied, and […]
Is it possible to change my itinerary or renew my Russian visa?There are a number of questions about changing or extending the Russian visa that are raised repeatedly by many people traveling to Russia. So I’ve tried to put together the most common ones in this article: Is it possible to change the itinerary? Can I visit other cities not indicated in my visa application? Can […]
How to apply for the electronic visa to Uzbekistan (e-Visa)From July 2018, it is possible to apply electronically for the tourism visa to Uzbekistan (e-Visa). In this post I will explain the requirements and how to complete the visa process to Uzbekistan, step by step. 0. Introduction The first thing that comes to mind when you think of Uzbekistan is the Silk Road . […]