Russian Visa

[Baywatcher]

Anyone have experience with getting a Russian visa on EU passport?

[Narrow Runway]

Yes, I just had a multi entry put in my UK passport.

I know of a very good guy to use in order to expedite the process.

[Baywatcher]

Thanks for your reply. Could you pm the details to me?

With thanks

[CaptainProp]

There are a lot of visa agencies around if you google for it. The issue is really whether or not you have a sponsor in Russia for your visa? I don't think the visa agencies provide sponsors but I could be wrong. We always use the same agency and company has sponsor.

CP

[vova_k]

Most of visa agencies provide sponsors (it's called invitation letter) for Russian visa. If some agency does not, just use another one.

[Deep and fast]

We use a company based in Edinburgh (google it) and its a very straight forward process. They will obtain an invitation letter and only need your passport for a few days to get the visa issued.

Working in Russia, well that's an acquired taste ))

[MAVERICK#]

Moscow is fun in the summer, but the winters are long and cold.

Its not for every one but I like it. :ok::ok:

[Mustard Seed]

As a corporate flight crew, should I apply for business or tourist visa? Thanks.

[envoy]

Mustard-

In answer to your specific question: I have entered on both tourist visa (single entry) and business (multi entry) whilst on board as operating crew of a corporate jet.

The business visa required sponsorship beyond what a visa agent could provide - but it also brought the benefits of multiple entries and extended validity. Something to consider if you are planning several trips.

Note that you can get a visa on arrival at a couple of cities - Moscow and St Petersburg. Your client would need very good contacts to get visa on arrival anywhere else. You would be well advised to confirm availability through your handling agent in advance.

If you are in Hong Kong (as per your profile), there is a visa agent conveniently located on the same floor as the Russian Federation visa office in Wanchai. They can provide sponsorship letters for aircrew seeking tourist visas and (limited) advice. Depending on your nationality, the agent can turnaround your application for overnight return. Unfortunately, if you are UK, US or Australian... it usually takes a couple of nights or longer. Note that the visa office closes at midday - no late submissions possible!

Good luck...

[flydive1]

St. Petersburg not anymore, or at least was like that in January

[Mustard Seed]

Thank you Envoy