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Russian Visas From Manila?

Tue, 24 Dec 2019 20:06:06 +0000

Hi guys - This is my first post.

So!
As many people know the Philippines is one of the most corrupt places in the world.
I am applying for a 3-year tourist visa for Russia via the Russian Consulate in Manila, Philippines.

I took a loooooooong trip last week and was turned away because they said that this specified day is only for Russian citizens.
Which was completely the Opposite of what it said on the Embassy/Consulate website.
And there is no good contact number available anywhere for them, so a person is just forced to come to Manila from whatever province they are living in (through hellacious traffic - worst in the world), and cross their fingers.

So I was turned away, but before I left, the front desk guy told me that they "don't issue 3 year visas."
I assured him I'm a US citizen & yes US citizens can get that kind of visa.
He was Filipino & I think he only cares about the rules applying to fellow Filipinos, he was basically just trying to discourage me in any way he could, and obviously didn't even know what he was talking about.

So I have to take that looooooong trip from the province again this coming week to Manila (to the Russian Consulate) and hoping I can get the 3-year tourist visa that I require.
And yes I have followed all the instructions from this website (and from other sites) very carefully.
I got all my ducks in a row, dotted my I's, crossed my T's.

My question, if you can please fill me in...

Has anyone had any experience getting Russian visas from Manila? Did you have many problems? And for any kind of shorter visa I don't think you would have a problem. But for the 3-year visa that American citizens ARE QUALIFIED for.... I don't think believe they come across many of these applications in Manila.
Going into this I have a bad feeling, with the level of corruption & Constant shakedowns of white foreigners here, I think they are going to really hassle me.
Or just turn me away - to make me go back to the province yet again, redo my application and get a short month-long visa, which is just not long enough for me.

Any feedback is much appreciated, thank you.

Best way to travel to Altai from Novosibirski

Wed, 20 Mar 2019 04:31:57 +0000

Hey guys, I am coming to Novosibirski on April and I need a tour guide or a local tour company to settle a 3-day trip to Altai. Can you help me?

Bus timetable from Sergiev Posad to Pereslavl-Zalessky

Wed, 20 Mar 2019 04:31:56 +0000

Hi!
I'm looking for a bus timetable from Sergiev Posad to Pereslavl-Zalessky.
Do I need to buy those tickets in advance?
Cheers

Best Russian SIM Card with internet traffic - buying at the airport upon arrival?

Wed, 20 Mar 2019 04:31:25 +0000

I saw there's lots of SIM cards on sale when you arrive to Moscow airport. What's the best Russian SIM card to get if I need lots of internet traffic included?

Border crossing from Heihe (China) to Blagoveshensk

Tue, 09 Jan 2018 08:42:03 +0000

Is it possible for a foreigner holding a Russian visa to cross the border between Heihe (China) and Blagoveshensk ?
Also, is this border opened in winter ?
As there is no bridge between the two cities, it seems that it's possible to cross on ice. Can you confirm this ?
Thank you

Circumbaikal Express in winter

Tue, 09 Jan 2018 08:39:55 +0000

I would like to know whether the Circumbaikal Express train operates in winter (more precisely in February). An can we buy tickets in Sliudyanka ?
Thank you

What exactly is a guest Visa and do I need one?

Fri, 15 Sep 2017 07:53:57 +0000

I am planning on visiting my girlfriend who lives in Russia this December. Now, I am assuming that I will need to obtain a guest visa because my purpose is to stay with her and visit. How exactly would I go about obtaining this type of visa? Does she need to send the invitation letter and where would she send it if she does?
Any and all help will be GREATLY appreciated.

Online train tickets

Sat, 26 Aug 2017 04:54:17 +0000

We have booked online train tickets on this site but it's not giving option to pay through credit card. Please help. Tell me how to pay online through credit card? Thanks

Mini van rental

Sat, 26 Aug 2017 04:48:16 +0000

Hi
We are a group of 13 adults. We are looking for a mini van/ coaster with driver and English speaking guide. For 3 days in Moscow 01Oct 02Oct 03Oct. From 11am to 7 pm( 8hrs). And 3 days in Saint Petersburg 04Oct 05Oct 06Oct. Same time same requirements. Is it possible to rent through your company? If yes please advise rates on daily basis and we would like to pay through credit card. We are all Pakistani Nationals.
Please respond urgently
Thanks
Mrs. Karim

The luggage must be weighed before departure?

Thu, 24 Aug 2017 00:36:19 +0000

Rules for luggage

With what do you associate St - Petersburg? ( with sights, flowers, animals, types of people)

Sat, 19 Aug 2017 10:50:18 +0000

I was carrying a circuit board through Moscow airport for my customer in the Middle East and the goods were impounded.

Wed, 16 Aug 2017 06:09:15 +0000

I was carrying a circuit board through Moscow airport for my customer in the Middle East and the goods were impounded I have now received a letter telling me to go to Moscow arrivals with my passport. I am not interested in having the goods back so they can be destroyed so can I ignore teh request without compromising me for any future visits to Russia?

Do i register my visa for each city i go? Is it a problem if i declared just moscow hotel when i get my vvisa.

Mon, 07 Aug 2017 10:41:29 +0000

When i get my touristic visa I declared 4 nights in moscow but change my mind and i also want to go st petersburg. 2 days in moscow and two days in st petersburg hotels. Do i need register for two cities. İs it a problem for custom, when i return to my country.

I want to Seek Political Asylum

Wed, 02 Aug 2017 12:14:43 +0000

I am an american national who believe my country is suppress and
monitor me beyond acceptable levels for working for the African
American people. I am seeking political asylum and need emergency
assistance.

I have about 8 hours for touring Moscow, NO HOTEL planned, what do I put on request for invitation?

Tue, 01 Aug 2017 11:13:08 +0000

On a layover in Moscow, I have about 8 hours for touring, NO HOTEL planned, not meeting friends--so what do I use to get the invitation letter, and Visa for that matter?

belgium visa center requires "Confirmation being hosted as a tourist by a Russian tour operator"

Mon, 17 Jul 2017 06:52:13 +0000

Hi all,

I need to urgently apply for tourist visa invitation. wanted to buy it on "waytorussia.net" But, in Belgium, visa center told I need to provide "Confirmation that you are going to be hosted as a tourist by a Russian tour operator, which is registered in the Unified register of tour operators;"

Is it a signed & stamped itinerary?
Is Way to Russia able to provide such?

Thank you for quick answer!

Jean-Christophe

Cooldown period between visas?

Sun, 16 Jul 2017 15:59:40 +0000

Is there a cooldown period between visa applications, and if so, does this apply to all visa types?

Example:
- I first organise the invitation and apply for a 30-day tourist visa, because it is fast and cheap.
- At the same time, I begin preparing the invitation and documents for a multiple entry 12-month business visa.

Can the 12-month business visa start immediately the day after the tourist visa ends, or is there a cooldown period of e.g. 3 months between the end of the tourist visa and the start of the business visa?

Any advice would be appreciated. Thank you!

Russian Visa Support Application

Fri, 30 Jun 2017 02:48:49 +0000

Hello. Thank you for the great website! Below are my questions:

1. Number of entries; Single entry or double entry? My entry will be from (St Petersburg) LED and through Trans-Siberian
2. Purpose of visit; Tourist or Trans-Siberian? I will do both.
3. Registration services; My arrival will be at St. Petersburg, do i need to pay for EUR 31 for registration in Moscow?
4. Should i fill up all the cities that i will be visited, including the hotel? do i need to fill up all from St Petersburg - Moscow - Irkutsk?

Thank you!
Izz, Malaysia

Had requested a correction date on my visa

Tue, 27 Jun 2017 16:35:37 +0000

Hello,

I just noticed that my visa is valid from August 27 to September 3, 2017
I am planning to be in Russia from August 27 to September * 9, 2017

Requesting to please correct the documents ASAP so I can apply for my visa.

Thanks,

Is a change of itinerary, including a visit to Kaliningrad, possible?

Fri, 16 Jun 2017 19:02:19 +0000

I wonder if you can give me some information. My son has a private visa to go to visit his wife's family in Russia this summer for the whole of July and August. On his application he only put down the name of the town his the family lives in (Ivanovo), but while he is in Russia his wife's family would also like to take him by plane from Moscow to Kaliningrad for ten days to visit some other relatives. Is it possible for him to go to places not on the itinerary, including Kaliningrad?

Хочу разместить уникальную статью со ссылкой на свой сайт. Возможно ли это и как это сделать?

Wed, 14 Jun 2017 15:08:45 +0000

Hello!
I am the owner of the website https://www.moscovery.com/ .
I would like to place a backlink on my site from yours. A link will be placed in interesting and unique article about Moscow, tourism in Moscow and interesting places of Moscow city.
Or you can tell me how can I place a link on your website in another way.
You can write on this e-mail professor99966@gmail.com
Thank you a lot!

Looking for part-time native English language teachers in Moscow

Fri, 09 Jun 2017 06:36:07 +0000

Hello! Moscow language centre Start2Study is looking for part-time native English language teachers. Duties: teaching young adults and adults on General and Business English programmes. Conditions: competitive pay, flexible hours, back-to-back classes, in-house teacher training. Requirements: 1 year+ relevant teaching experience required; TEFL qualifications highly appreciated.
E-mail: hr@start2study.ru
Web: www.start2study.ru

Do you accept visa support application from the Philippines?

Thu, 01 Jun 2017 20:08:28 +0000

I tried to submit my application online but Philippines is not included in the dropdown selection under Passport. Please assist. Thanks!

Specifying travel visa dates vs accommodation dates

Thu, 01 Jun 2017 10:08:00 +0000

I am looking to apply for a tourist visa to Russia by myself with the aid of this websites information.

I wish only to go for approximately 12 days but I would like to be flexible so I wish to apply for dates that span for as much as 25 days.

I understand that when I can complete the invitation visa information and the subsequent online visa application form that I need to provide hotel/hostel names and locations as well as expected days of transit. Nothing as yet is booked of course as I'm waiting for the entire application to be successful and as I plan on going to a couple of other places beforehand and wish to remain flexible there also my actual entry date may vary by up to a week.

As per this websites tips for filling out the application I can choose a hotel from a list and say I'm staying there and later change my mind but my question is should I provide information showing me having accommodation booked for say a full 25 day period or just a 12 day period but still ask for a 25 day or so window?

thanks

Paul

Legal advice for police holding luggage in Moscow police department

Wed, 24 May 2017 16:50:59 +0000

Is it possible for you to give me suggestion?
My friend was robbed by two guys in Moscow, but the police department is holding her luggage and money as evidence . She was reported to the police. She cannot fly to Canada.

Does it need court to release this simple case? Is there way to solve this simple case. There were no body injury.

She wants to take back the luggage and money then fly to Canada right away. Does she need to go to the court? How should she do? The police got those two guys and asked my friend to go to police by reporting the whole case. But the police needs to hold her luggage as evidence.. Is there any way you could give me advice.
Thanks in advance.
my email address is : konkatoys@yahoo.com

Your prompt response to this matter shall be much appreciated
Regards,
William Lee

Does individual Russian woman has to show 2000 dollars before passing customs and is it a new regulation?

Mon, 22 May 2017 13:31:00 +0000

Driving in another one car to Russia

Tue, 16 May 2017 10:26:52 +0000

Hello every body,

I would like to cross Russia to go to Kazakhstan but I am not the owner of the car...
Is that possible ?
And how ?

Thank you for your help

I PUT THE WRONG COUNTRY OF CITIZEN , MY COUNTRY GHANA IS NOT LISTED AND I NEED TO PAY

Mon, 15 May 2017 04:46:39 +0000

THIS IS MY reference SSSD-1551710154568-D8E537D71-AN PLEASE RESPOND WITH URGENCY THANK YOU.

36 month visa Confusion

Sat, 13 May 2017 20:28:17 +0000

Hi, I need some help. I'm a little confused about this instructions i read:

""""If you have a tourist invitation that is only valid for 30 days, you should still specify the intended dates of your travel during the next 3 years. Don't worry if your plans change: eventually you will have a 36-month visa, which enables you to stay 180 days a year in Russia and you will be able to travel there when you want""""

Should i enter the 30 day invitation's day range and specify elsewhere on the application that I want a 3 year visa?

Also, i hear that if you apply for a 36 month visa they will require 36 months of health insurance. How can anyone afford this insurance ($1800) even though you can't stay more then 180 days per year?

Please, any help will be appriciated.

The best aluminum-plastic panels are produced in Russia?

Thu, 04 May 2017 02:01:01 +0000

But this site(http://www.kingaluc.com/) is said to be produced in China, the company made aluminum composite panel, aluminum panel is the world's top three, some people understand this knowledge?

Can you help with visa registration?

Wed, 03 May 2017 11:54:51 +0000

How it works the registration if I stay 5 days in Moscow and 5 days in St.Petersbourg, in airbnb? Can you provide that? I only need to register in Moscow?

Visa Support questions; arriving via cruise

Tue, 02 May 2017 19:26:23 +0000

We will be arriving in St. Petersburg on a cruise on July 18 and leaving on July 19. We don't want to do the organized tours through the cruise company. We want to get a tourist visa and see the city independently. We will sleep on the ship.

I assume we need a multiple entry visa and we will have to go through immigration each time we leave and return to the ship. Is this correct?

On the request form for visa support (for multiple entry), it is asking for travel dates (1st entry, 1st exit, 2nd entry, and 2nd exit). I'm a little unclear on how exactly I should do this. Should I complete it like this:

Entry 1: July 18
Exit 1: July 18
Entry 2: July 19
Exit 2: July 19

I am confused if this is the way to do it or a single entry would suffice simply with an Entry date of July 18 and exit date of July 19.

Visa questions for cruise ship arrival in St. Petersburg

Tue, 02 May 2017 19:24:53 +0000

Type of Visa

Tue, 02 May 2017 07:10:12 +0000

My 2 children and I have been invited to Russia by family friends to stay with them at their home in southern Russia for a little over 3 weeks. They seem to think that the parents who own the property need to send me an invitation from Russia even though they are here visiting now. What type of Visa do I need and do we need to wait until until the parents return at the end of the month to get the visa support document?

.Visa for vlounteership

Mon, 01 May 2017 06:08:12 +0000

Hello, I have .been asked to volunteer at an English Language .school in Siberia. .Which visa should I apply for ? I am American

Thank you,
Dianne Cobb

how to get teaching job? and settle.

Fri, 28 Apr 2017 01:01:44 +0000

I am a trained, professional teacher working in India under Andhra Govt. I want to work in Russia or Moscow kindly help me please.

Transport form Barnaul to Altaj

Thu, 27 Apr 2017 06:13:27 +0000

Dear Sir/Madam

I will be travelling to Siberia, landing in Barbaul in August. I am looking for a driver/ guide for transport to Altai mountains. There will be three persons in the group.
I would like obtain contact information for Alexey or someone else who could be available. Thank you for your help in this matter.
My email a.toffel1@gmail.com

Prolongation of a russian visa while in Russia

Sun, 23 Apr 2017 12:43:38 +0000

Hello,

I already got a 3-month business visa for Russia, but I'll need one extra month.
I'm a traveller by car and will be somewhere near lake Baikal I think, coming back from Kolyma.
Is it possible to proceed an extra month in Russia, or will I have to go let's say to Ulan Bator to ask for a new russian visa ?
thanks in advance for the information.
best regards

You don't have "CHINA" as the citizen country list

Sat, 22 Apr 2017 16:51:38 +0000

I need the invitation to apply to get the passaport to Russia my bank already payed the $30 dollars

Thu, 20 Apr 2017 10:28:23 +0000

Returning to visit Russia do I need an invitation letter again? already have 3 year visa

Tue, 18 Apr 2017 21:04:38 +0000

I have a 36 month visa and I was in Russia for two weeks in 2016. Do I need to get another invitation letter to return to Russia again this year?

For the Visa support invitation do I need only one hotel, or every hotel I plan to stay at?

Mon, 17 Apr 2017 13:28:24 +0000

Only planning to go to St. P and Moscow, not sure which first. Do I need the name of only one hotel, or hotels in both cities?

How do I find 1990s Russian visa info for my new visa application if it's on an old passport.

Sun, 16 Apr 2017 16:27:23 +0000

We lived in Russia from March 1992 to February 1995. I have traveled back to Russia as late as December 1999. I do not have the information they are requesting on the visa application. It would have been on my old passport, not the one issued in 2009.

Where is my visa support?

Sat, 15 Apr 2017 00:32:25 +0000

I checked the status of my order with allrussianvisas.com and it said my support letter had been sent,but I have not received it. I tried to email them, but have not received a response. My email is working fine. What else should I do?

How i can start cooperation with you?

Fri, 07 Apr 2017 10:26:24 +0000

Dear colleagues,

Hope this email finds you well!

My name is Vlad Malchukov, I’m Sales Manager in "Russian Music Seasons" Company.

Our company is engaged in concerts of classical music in Saint Petersburg, Russia.

We will be happy to start cooperation with your company.

Our website rmseasons.com
facebook rmseasons
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Looking forward to hearing from you!

Can I travel to Belarus visa free and then to Russia with Russian visa ?

Wed, 05 Apr 2017 14:50:43 +0000

I want to go to Belarus for their five day visa free stay and then to russia and I will have a Russian visa. Can I do that ?

I want to travel with trans sibirian-mongolian line.

Tue, 04 Apr 2017 00:13:12 +0000

I am a Turkish citizens and do l need russian, mongolian and china visa. If l need how will l get. I have a green passport. Thanks

I am traying to buy train ticket with a couple stopover to my girlfriend. it is a surprise

Mon, 03 Apr 2017 23:57:45 +0000

But l tried to buy train ticket online. It is one (1) passanger. I clicked to send request. But didnt work. The system says" add one more adult passanger" my girlfriend birthday is 07/09/1993. I dont know why. I need a information how l will get online trans sibirian ticket.

Need to stay 360 days in Russia, but don't have an employer who can give a confirmation letter - which visa do I need?

Mon, 20 Mar 2017 12:07:37 +0000

Confirmation of internet booking of train tickets within Russia by Waytorrrussia

Tue, 14 Mar 2017 14:06:41 +0000

I booked train tickets from Russia through Waytorrrussia.

However am I waiting for the confirmation, the ticket to pay and the proof of payment ticket?

"Button our operators will confirm the availability and conditions of tickets that match your request and contact you directly with the booking if needed"

Does it take too long to have an answer?

Thank you

Valdo