Tourism in russia 2021
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Actually it is always the same standard document, which consists of 2 parts: a “voucher of services”=”voucher” (in English or Russian) plus a “confirmation of reception of foreign tourist”=”confirmation of accommodation booking” =”podtverzhdenie” (in Russian). This document is issued by a Russian travel agency authorized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to issue it or a hotel entitled to do so. In most cases this document is arranged when you book your accommodation in Russia (but it is not automatic, you have to do it specially), i.e. when booking any type of accommodation, do not forget to ask about it (ask for “visa support”) before booking. There are also travel or visa agencies that manage it as an additional service. They provide a copy by fax or in PDF format. The visa will be issued exactly for the dates of stay indicated in the letter of invitation. Normally it is not required to present a reservation of air or train tickets to apply for the visa (you can read all the requirements on their website). The visa will be affixed to a page of your passport.
Russia open borders
As of January 1, 2021, the Russian government has introduced a unified electronic visa for visiting the entire Russian territory. This electronic visa allows you to enter the country only once for tourist, business, humanitarian or family visit purposes, for a maximum of 16 days . The nationalities and entry points eligible for this visa are as follows. The average time to obtain the electronic visa is about 4 days. No invitation or voucher is required for this process.
To travel to Russia, the e-visa is mandatory. From January 1, 2021, you can visit the whole country with the unified e-visa. The visa for Russia allows you to stay 16 days in the different Russian oblasts in order to visit your relatives, for business, tourism or humanitarian reasons.
The electronic visa for Russia is available online for a fee of 69 € per traveler. It is not possible to obtain a visa for Russia on arrival, we advise you to apply online 4 days before your departure to Russia.
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The MAEC makes special emphasis in the section of visas and the state of the passport at the time of traveling. It is safe to travel to Russia, but it is essential to carry a proper visa, with a certain validity for the days you are going to be in the country. If this is not the case and your visa expires while in Russia, you will have to arrange time-consuming procedures and you will be denied a stay in any hotel. In addition, you will have to make sure that your passport is in perfect condition (covers well glued, pages not wrinkled…), has at least 2 free pages and an expiration date 6 months longer than the date of departure from Russia.
In case you are going to make night tours by train, as in any other country, you should be careful with valuables and always carry them with you. Also, avoid taking unlicensed cabs, as there have been some robberies and scams.
It is safe to travel to Russia, but you have to pay special attention to the bureaucracy. In addition to having your visa in order, when you arrive in the country you will have to complete the so-called immigration card. You have to carry it with you at all times, as well as your passport, as the authorities may require it at any time. In case of loss, you must go to an immigration office to have a duplicate made.
Russia opens borders 2021
During the panoramic tour we will make a brief stop, entrance and free visit to the imposing Cathedral of Christ the Savior, built in white marble, some of its towers reach 105 meters high.
In the afternoon visit to the Kremlin. We will visit two of the three cathedrals on its territory: the 12th century Dormition Cathedral, the Annunciation Cathedral used only by the Tsar and his family and the Cathedral of St. Michael the Archangel (entrance to the Armory is optional). The walking tour of the Kremlin also includes a visit to the Red Square.
Around 3:30 p.m. transfer to the station. Departure by train (AVE type) Sapsan to St. Petersburg. Arrival. Meeting with our guide and transfer to the hotel. Check-in and check-out.
At 9.15 a.m. excursion to Catherine Palace and its park. Located 32 km from St. Petersburg in Pushkin village. We will visit the wonderful Palace and its park. This place became in the XVII century the official residence of the tsars. In 1717 Catherine I ordered the construction of the Palace (it is considered one of the best examples of Russian baroque). The visit to the Palace includes the famous Amber Room. At the indicated time transfer to the city center. Free afternoon at disposal of the clients. Lodging.