Travel to Russia

[Cheddy 788]

21 hours ago, HashWad said:

Just booked a flight for my wife and kids to fly to moscow. Air Serbia, NY to Belgrade to Moscow. 

Hopefully I'll be able to follow in a few weeks. The whole access to money is worrying. The inlaws have opened an bank account with a bank that has not been kicked off the SWIFT network. Hopefully my bank will be able to wire money to it. 

@HashWad Do you have the name of that bank? That'd be really helpful.

 

My Fiancé has one of my American credit cards with her in Moscow and it doesn't work anywhere.

 

I'm headed to Moscow on the 28th, I'll report back to you guys then.

[pavelp 19]

15 hours ago, Cheddy said:

Do you have the name of that bank? That'd be really helpful...

I use Avangard Bank -- www.avangard.ru

It works fine and I'm able to make wire transfers from Chase to Avangard.

[HashWad 19]

On 5/17/2022 at 6:44 PM, Cheddy said:

@HashWad Do you have the name of that bank? That'd be really helpful.

 

My Fiancé has one of my American credit cards with her in Moscow and it doesn't work anywhere.

 

I'm headed to Moscow on the 28th, I'll report back to you guys then.

Raiffeizen bank. But we have tried to wire anything yet. On tomorrow's to do list.

[HashWad 19]

OK, Wells Fargo can send wires to Raiffeizen bank. BUT it has to be done in person at a branch, the wells Fargo fee is 45$

[millefleur 5,035]

35 minutes ago, HashWad said:

OK, Wells Fargo can send wires to Raiffeizen bank. BUT it has to be done in person at a branch, the wells Fargo fee is 45$

Excellent news!!!

[pavelp 19]

6 hours ago, HashWad said:

OK, Wells Fargo can send wires to Raiffeizen bank. BUT it has to be done in person at a branch, the wells Fargo fee is 45$

That has changed recently. They refused to send my wire to any russian bank in Feb (I was denied in a branch office).

[HashWad 19]

14 hours ago, pavelp said:

That has changed recently. They refused to send my wire to any russian bank in Feb (I was denied in a branch office).

Not all banks are SWIFT banned. I was in the WF branch office and the swift number was accepted 

[Dashinka 23,198]

On 5/14/2022 at 2:21 PM, AlIu said:

Just checked. There are flights from Moscow. I checked Sochi yestetday. All the flights from Sochi are cancelled 

I am still seeing flights to and from Moscow from Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airlines and Emirates Air.  I don't see any Russian airlines flying anywhere.

[HashWad 19]

On 5/16/2022 at 9:43 PM, millefleur said:

Let us know how it goes!

Well the wife's trip starts in the morning. The interesting part will be when I fly out two weeks latter. Will keep you posted 

[Mike20090622 45]

On 5/28/2022 at 7:41 PM, HashWad said:

Well the wife's trip starts in the morning. The interesting part will be when I fly out two weeks latter. Will keep you posted 

any updates here? I am planning a trip to Russia in summer 

[HashWad 19]

36 minutes ago, Mike20090622 said:

any updates here? I am planning a trip to Russia in summer 

The wife just arrived in Moscow. Didn't have a whole lot of time to talk about the trip yet. But seems she had no problems. 14 days till I fly. San Antonio, to LaGuardia. JFK to Belgrade Serbia to Moscow

[Mike20090622 45]

17 hours ago, HashWad said:

The wife just arrived in Moscow. Didn't have a whole lot of time to talk about the trip yet. But seems she had no problems. 14 days till I fly. San Antonio, to LaGuardia. JFK to Belgrade Serbia to Moscow

Where you bought the tickets? So bring enough cash?

[HashWad 19]

1 hour ago, Mike20090622 said:

Where you bought the tickets? So bring enough cash?

Bought tickets from Air Serbia's web site. Air Serbia only fly's out of JFK, so you'll need to book your own separate flight to NY. Im flying Delta from San Antonio to LaGuardia. So, I will need to change airports. And yes, bring enough cash for your visit. 

Are you all straight with your Visa?

[Mike20090622 45]

13 minutes ago, HashWad said:

Bought tickets from Air Serbia's web site. Air Serbia only fly's out of JFK, so you'll need to book your own separate flight to NY. Im flying Delta from San Antonio to LaGuardia. So, I will need to change airports. And yes, bring enough cash for your visit. 

Are you all straight with your Visa?

I have a 3 year multiple entry visas to Russia and I visited Moscow for Christmas and new year 

[ChristopherG 8]

On 5/31/2022 at 3:29 PM, Mike20090622 said:

any updates here? I am planning a trip to Russia in summer 

Hello Folks, I hope you all are well !
I have some information that could be useful from a recent trip to Russia in April using AirSerbia.

To Russia;

AirSerbia Flight: JU501. JFK, New York Terminal 1 to BEG, Serbia Terminal 2.

AirSerbia Flight: JU654. BEG, Serbia Terminal 2 to SVO, Moscow Terminal C.

PCR Testing at JFK: 250 USD

Adams Health Services 

JFK Terminal 1.

+1(917)992-4645

www.ada'mshealthcareservices.com

 

To United States;

AirSerbia Flight: JU651. SVO, Moscow Terminal C to BEG, Serbia Terminal 2.

AirSerbia Flight: JU500. BEG, Serbia Terminal 2 to JFK, Terminal 1.

PCR Testing at SVO: 3000 RUB.

Clinic of new medical technologies ArhiMed

SVO ground floor, main building.

+7(499)288-07-29

Mail: arhimed@arhimedlab.com

 

Please note, you will have a layover in Serbia so make sure you have a minimum of 50 USD to exchange in the vending machine to cover your food and coffee for one trip through BEG.

 

Also note, very important.... if you are planning to bring U.S. currency to exchange into Russian Rubles the U.S. currency must be in brand new condition and void of any marks that will show up under UV lighting, each U.S. dollar will be checked at least three times. Make sure the USD you bring look like they are directly from the U.S. Federal Reserve!

 

Russian Border Patrol,

I have a three year multiple entry private visa and I was detained for 3.5 hours, and in this time two Russian Customs Agents interrogated me extensively. Be prepared by 1.- Having a picture of your partner's International Russian Passport (not domestic passport) in your phone. 2.- Have your partner's cellphone number immediately available. 3.- Make sure you leave plenty of time for your connecting flight to your partner's city.

 

This is all I can think of at the moment, feel free to ask questions as needed.... I wish you all the best, safe travels to all of you and your families!

 

 

 

Edited June 5, 2022 by ChristopherG