Ted,
First, you DO need to register your visa. This is really important not only for leaving the country, but also while you are here. Random stops are not uncommon and I have been checked several times. If you do not have registration it can be an unpleasant problem. Second, you do not have to register in Moscow; in fact, you really should register where you are going to spend the bulk of your time, especially if you are going to be there more than 3 days. Every city or town has their office of the MVD and you are required by law to register there if you are spending more than 3 days in that city or town. If you are staying in a hotel, that might take care of the issue (they can register you), but if you are staying with someone, you will most likely need the owner of the flat to go with you to the local MVD office and register you. Good luck. _____ From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of [email protected] Sent: Monday, July 26, 2010 2:10 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Expat List Question about visa registration - anmd leaving thecountry "bex problem" I about to receive my1 month tourist visa from a Russian travel agency here in NYC. What I would like to know is: MUST I get this visa registered in Moscow? The reason I ask is that the agency will do it for an extra $80 fee. On top of the $80, it will take me some time to get to their Moscow office to drop off my visa, and then return some days later to pick it up. (I am visiting a friend at their datcha some 100 KM outside of Moscow.) So, without this registration stamp, will I be prevented from getting through passport control at Shevemeteo and boarding my flight? >From my past experiences at Sheve (I have gone in and out dozens of times over the last decade), the ONLY way the passport control people can block your exit is if you have OVERSTAYED. Any advice? Thanks, Ted
_______________________________________________ Expat mailing list [email protected] http://www.lists.ru/mailman/listinfo/expat http://www.expat.ru/forum/
