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Do I need to show hotel booking for first time arrival?

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I am staying for 50 days with my girlfriend on a multiple-entry 3 year tourist visa. I have my voucher (dates for 1 month) and my visa in my passport valid for 3 years. I will register at her apartment when we arrive, so that is not an issue.

However, I do not plan to stay at any hotel for my trip, except for maybe a few days when I first enter. I have booked nothing, however. Will I be asked to provide booking details when I arrive, and if so, what do I do, being that I have no hotels booked? Is this going to be an issue?

What do I show at passport control (documents on hand)?

Thanks.
asked Sep 10, 2015 in Russian Visa by mquiet (120 points)

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Don't worry, during custom control nobody will ask You about you future places of stay. But don't lose migration card.
During furst 7 days of your stay in Russia You have to make a part-time registration. You should find company which will do it, or strictly go to Federal Migration Service.
It is very important
answered Sep 19, 2015 by CuriousReceptionist (340 points)
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