Russia Travel Guide

Visa to Russia

If you plan to visit Russia in the near future, you need to start preparing for your trip right away. The first step you will need to take is getting appropriate entry visa, as you will be refused passage into Russia without one. There are several visa types available such as business, tourist, transit, and private visas with each varying in duration and number of allowed entries. While for many first-time travelers getting a visa may seem a daunting task, in fact there is nothing difficult in the whole process of visa processing if you stick to our advice on how to obtain your visas right - not spending a penny on so-called "visa services companies."

For more info visit Getting Visa to Russia - The Right Way

Russian Embassies Abroad

Get locations of the Russian Embassies and Consulates in your area. There is only ONE location to send your visa application papers. Choose the right one!

For more info visit List of Russian Embassies Abroad

Money: cash, travelers' checks, credit cards, and ATM machines

Traveling in a rouble country where people still use US dollars for everyday transactions is already a challenge enough to baffle most first-time visitors. What's tipping like? Where can I change American Express travelers' checks? Do they accept plastic? Get ready for the money issues you will face in Russia before you leave from home.

For more info visit Money Matters

Customs Regulations

Russian customs regulations is where they catch you! Suffice it to say that the customs rules change frequently, there is a certain limit of money you are allowed to take out of the country free of charge (!), and if you exceed this limit Russian customs officers have the right to take your money from you - and they DO. Get ready for all the challenges of the customs check and find out how not to lose your money on the way home.

For more info visit Customs Regulations in Russia

Important Things to Bring

Have you ever regretted not taking something from home while on a trip abroad? You will be surprised to learn how many travelers are wasting their expensive time abroad looking for something petty like a special film or battery type which sometimes are hard to find in Russian stores. And although supplies are getting better in Russia, we recommend your checking our top list of things to bring with you to Russia.

For more info visit Travel in Russia: Things To Bring

If you can't live a day without the internet or need to check your emails every day, then you should consider taking your notebook to Russia. While there are some internet cafes around, most of them are located in major cities. So, if internet connection is essential for your business, find out how to take your notebook to Russia as well as keep it on the way out.

For more info visit Bringing Laptop to Russia