Flights from Russia to the US

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

Thanks much Codeblue. Yup, been to Sevastopol, some great sites and museums. We'll look into those flights. Thanks again!

Thans for the information. Can you tell us how you got a visa to Russia "just in case"? I would like to do that as Donetsk is close to Russia and Alla has relatrives just across the border and we never really know when we would like to go there and visit but for me to attend Sergey's graduation this year in Moscow and for our previous visits, there was no "just in case" about it. Many of us here would like to know about that.

Your experience would be invaluable.

[eekee 182]

I'm sure he got the visa the same way anyone gets one: pay for a voucher from an agency and send in your passport.

[Turboguy 6]

I have made about 25 trips to Russia and Ukraine and one each to Belarus and Azerbaijan. For Russia I always used an agency. Two that I have used were Russia-visa.com and gotoRussia.com. I think the visa situation is changing a bit. You can also apply directly to the Embassy but that is a pain. I tried it once and gave up. That however was ages ago.

[Codeblue009 3]

Thans for the information. Can you tell us how you got a visa to Russia "just in case"? I would like to do that as Donetsk is close to Russia and Alla has relatrives just across the border and we never really know when we would like to go there and visit but for me to attend Sergey's graduation this year in Moscow and for our previous visits, there was no "just in case" about it. Many of us here would like to know about that.

Your experience would be invaluable.

I use Red Star Travel Agency in Seattle. They are really nice people and the lady who runs the agency is really helpful. I met her when I was living in Seattle for 6 months. Also, since I live in Houston, I just go to the Russian Consulate office here and it is much cheaper. You just need a letter of invitation that any Russian hotel can give you. Just do a search for Red Star Travel it will pop up. There are multiple Russian visa options, so talk to them an let them now what you want to do. No worries about multiple Ukrainian entries, since U.S.C are visa waivered. Good Luck and anyone needs more information just send me a message. You all are great!!!

[Captain Hammer 113]

Thans for the information. Can you tell us how you got a visa to Russia "just in case"? I would like to do that as Donetsk is close to Russia and Alla has relatrives just across the border and we never really know when we would like to go there and visit but for me to attend Sergey's graduation this year in Moscow and for our previous visits, there was no "just in case" about it. Many of us here would like to know about that.

Your experience would be invaluable.

As others have mentioned, I use an agency, Visa Express. I guess there are less expensive ways, but I was willing to pay the roughly $175 to let someone else jump through all the hoops for me. That includes the visa and letter of invitation.

Less than 2 hours til we leave for the airport, woohoo!

[Codeblue009 3]

As others have mentioned, I use an agency, Visa Express. I guess there are less expensive ways, but I was willing to pay the roughly $175 to let someone else jump through all the hoops for me. That includes the visa and letter of invitation.

Less than 2 hours til we leave for the airport, woohoo!

Good luck to you and enjoy your trip!

[slim 1,514]

flying direct to CVG of course

Give me a shout when you do, I'll buy the first round.

If you have a platnium Amex, I'm pretty sure they'll airlift you out of places if war breaks out, etc.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zw9lZiNo3iU

[eekee 182]

Haha, I was all, why the hell is Slim posting a Jonas Brothers song? And then I saw Adam Scott!!!!

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

I'm sure he got the visa the same way anyone gets one: pay for a voucher from an agency and send in your passport.

Sure, without specific travel plans? "Just in case" ??? Like I said, how do I get a visa "just in case" I decide I want to go to Russia when I am visiting Ukraine?

I am interested and would appreciate the details. I have been willing and able to provide specific details to assist many other members of the RUB and VJ forums, even down to the bus to take from the Kiev train station to the medical clinic and which way to walk when getting off the bus. It would be great if Captain Hammer would fill us in on how we can obtain "just in case" visas to Russia. How much do they cost? Who is the agency? What specific plans had to be made?

I look forward to receiving this valuable information.

As others have mentioned, I use an agency, Visa Express. I guess there are less expensive ways, but I was willing to pay the roughly $175 to let someone else jump through all the hoops for me. That includes the visa and letter of invitation.

Less than 2 hours til we leave for the airport, woohoo!

Thanks. When you get back can you fill us in on what plans you had to provide the agency to get the visa or if you could just pay $175 and get a visa "just in case"

[Neonred 3,461]

I used russia-visa.com several times in the past. Looks like they have changed their name but the web address still works. You just need to know when you need the visa valid for. If it is a tourist visa it is good for 30 days. Send to whichever visa company you use: your passport along with the a picture, their application and the money. They will provide the "invitation and travel voucher" and take care of all the paperwork. They send back your passport with the visa and some type of travel voucher. I never gave them specific travel plans, just the dates I wanted the visa valid for. No one ever needed the travel voucher or invitation. In fact I always stayed with my then fiancee. Just be sure to register your visa if you stay in Russia for more than 3 days.

[ONA 133]

I used russia-visa.com several times in the past. Looks like they have changed their name but the web address still works. You just need to know when you need the visa valid for. If it is a tourist visa it is good for 30 days. Send to whichever visa company you use: your passport along with the a picture, their application and the money. They will provide the "invitation and travel voucher" and take care of all the paperwork. They send back your passport with the visa and some type of travel voucher. I never gave them specific travel plans, just the dates I wanted the visa valid for. No one ever needed the travel voucher or invitation. In fact I always stayed with my then fiancee. Just be sure to register your visa if you stay in Russia for more than 3 days.

My fiance used a different address, but the whole procedure of getting a visa was exactly the same. The only thing is that I think they've changed the rules, so now you don't have to register unless you're staying over for more than 7 days.

So, I don't really know what's up with Gary and the phrase 'just in case' - it's not that hard to get a Russian visa.

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

My fiance used a different address, but the whole procedure of getting a visa was exactly the same. The only thing is that I think they've changed the rules, so now you don't have to register unless you're staying over for more than 7 days.

So, I don't really know what's up with Gary and the phrase 'just in case' - it's not that hard to get a Russian visa.

A member mentioned he had a visa to visit Russia "just in case" they decided to go there on a "side trip" while in Ukraine. I would just like to know how to do that. I have had to provide a specific itinerary. (Question 12 or 13 on the form, I believe)

[Neonred 3,461]

A member mentioned he had a visa to visit Russia "just in case" they decided to go there on a "side trip" while in Ukraine. I would just like to know how to do that. I have had to provide a specific itinerary. (Question 12 or 13 on the form, I believe)

Tell them anything. You are going to Moscow on the 4th for a week then traveling to St Petersburg for 5 days then exploring Siberia for another week. Once you enter the country no one cares.

[eekee 182]

When you get a voucher from an agency, they make up your itinerary for you, along with a fake hotel reservation, etc.

[CyberSamurai013 69]

Anyone have experience with LOT? We saw some flights from Moscow to Chicago via Warsaw on LOT Airlines. I am curious as to what their service and planes are like, etc. I know Aeroflot was amazing but they cost several hundred dollars more.

Wait, who hijacked my thread? lol