morphius Posted June 20, 2004 #1 Share Posted June 20, 2004 Is it just me or has anyone else had troubles with russian visa's ? seems to be a moving target what is really required 1. passport (valid 6 months beyond) 2. 3 passport pics 3. official invitation 4. 2 copies of completed application 5. $150 cashiers check (was $100) They keep changing the requirements and even hand carrying the package to the consulate in san fran i still wonder if i can get a visa in 2 weeks. I am getting the impression they really don't want americans in russia (not that i blame them). I am on the St Pete run in july and was anxious to see what most say is a very interesting city. Now i wonder .. add the latest crime and i wonder more. Has anyone done this - and was it easy of difficult ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaannnthony Posted June 20, 2004 #2 Share Posted June 20, 2004 If you book the ship's tours, or, tours through one of the several approved tour companies, you don't need a visa....the temporary tourist visas are obtained by them. We had a group of 10 on Celebrity's Constellation last month; we used Red October and were extremely pleased with their service! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billteer Posted June 21, 2004 #3 Share Posted June 21, 2004 We went to St. Petersburg on the Pride in 2001 and used a private driver so we had to have a visa. We used one of the services instead of going directly to the Russian embassy (I'm in the DC area.). I don't remember how long it took, but we hsd no problems. You will love St. Petersburg, especially on Seabourn. You dock only a few blocks from the Hermitage whereas the big ships are way out of town. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juicyjuju Posted June 24, 2004 #4 Share Posted June 24, 2004 I will be getting my visa this week. I went through Panorama Travel in New York. They have a websit. It was one copy of the form, one passport photo and a $150. I sent my passport to them two weeks ago and they sent it to the Russian consulate the next day. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juicyjuju Posted June 26, 2004 #5 Share Posted June 26, 2004 Just to follow up. I got my passport back, with my Russian visa inside, yesterday. Panorama travel was really easy and efficient to work with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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