Wildgoose
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 Posted: Tue Nov 26, 2002 1:07 pm Post subject: Business Visa Questions |
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| I have a few questions regarding the Visa application and I was hoping someone could help me with them. First, for business visas, is it necessary to list every place you are going? If, for example, you change your mind along the way and go someplace else that is not listed on your visa app., is it a problem? Second, if your date of arrival in Russia is not sure, does it matter? My plans are not set and will probably change, but is it alright to enter Russia after the "date of arrival" listed on the Visa? Thirld, on my Visa application, it asked if I had purchased an official medical plan that covers Russia? Is it absolutely necessary to have travel insurance while visiting Russia? Should I just write yes and say that I do, even if my insurance plan may be different? Finally, if I am attempting to obtain a business visa just as an independent traveller, I can write in a company or business that I work for and that is sufficient? Will they need to answer any quesitons? Will I need to answer questions regarding that business? Is it best to make up answers about what I will be doing? Wooh.... I think that is it. Thanks for the help! Take care. |
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Dmitri
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Location: Moscow, Russia
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| Posted: Sat Nov 30, 2002 12:59 am Post subject: Russian business visas answer |
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First of all I should say that the visa regulations changed on the 1st November 2002 and now the rules are more strict, than they used to be. It doesn't affect the people who apply for invitations, it is more a problem for visa support issuing agencies.
Perhaps, business visa invitations will cost more and it will take longer to get them.
Now, to asnwer your questions: it's not necessary to list every place you're going, although it is always better to do it if you can. But if you can't, just list a few places where you're sure you come (like Moscow and St. Petersburg). It's not a problem if you go someplace, that's not listed, at least I haven't heard about anybody who had problems and there's nothing in the visa law too about that. Just keep in mind that you should register your visa if you stay in one place for longer than 3 days, if your visa is not already registered for this period.
It's ok to enter Russia after the date your visa starts. In fact, it's even better to allow yourself a time span and to make your visa start slightly earlier than you plan to arrive, and to finish slightly later than you actually plan to leave Russia.
The insurance requirement depends on the embassy, if it is really a concern for you, try to get a 3-month cover (extendable) and see if it works.
Never lie to the embassy (about non-existed insurance), if you don't want to do something, instead of lying, just don't mention it in the application form.
It's necessary to write in the company where you're currently working. It's very unlikely they'll need to answer any questions, but just in case you should be prepared for that. Just think about a way of relating your current activities with a travel to Russia. For example, if you're in a company doing some managing job, you can explain your visit as "a search for new market opportunities" or "finding new partnerships" etc. In any case, a good visa support agency always tells you how to deal with the embassy + there are likely no questions, if the invitation itself is ok. My friends were using business invtaitions, nobody asked them a question. Before writing about a purpose of your trip, better contact the company that issued your invitation -- maybe they'll have some recommendations.
Once you go through this procedure (which is not as complicated as it might seem, especially in Britain, you'll have a long-term visa, so it might worth it.
However, if your trip is in a few months, I recommend to wait a bit (1-2 months) and let the situation with new visa regulations settle down that everything works smoothly again. If you're traveling for less than 1 month, get a tourist visa instead. |
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