Way to Russia Talk Lounge

fionam · Just Starting Joined: 11 Feb 2004 Posts: 1

Hi - I think this question is already answered in your information, but I just wanted to be sure!

I am going to arriving in Vladivostok. If I get visa support with you, can I then arrive in Vladivostok, stay in any hotel without a prior reservation and get them to register my visa for me? Will any and every hotel perform this service (I know that hostels don't unless you get your visa through them)? Is it necessary to prebook the hotel?

On your visa support application form, it asks for the date you are leaving Russia. I'm not too sure about that - I assume it's ok not to be precise as long as you leave before (or on) the stated date and not afterwards?

Also, any advice about places to stay in Vladivostok (as cheap as possible!) would be v useful - though maybe there's a better forum for that.

Thanks a lot,
Fiona

Brent · Lounge Lizard Joined: 05 Jul 2003 Posts: 91

I've been wondering the same thing lately, as I will be applying for my visa shortly. I know the exact date I will be entering Russia, but not sure of my exact departure date. I assume that as long as you leave the country before your visa expires (and it is registered), things should be ok. I have one more question. I will be arriving in Moscow in the evening, and plan to leave for a small town the following afternoon. Is that enough time to have the hotel register my visa?