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Regarding multi-entry 1 yr visa - how long can I stay?

 
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thekuku
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Joined: 19 Jul 2010
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 19, 2010 3:57 pm    Post subject: Regarding multi-entry 1 yr visa - how long can I stay? Reply with quote

Hello,
I received a multi-entry 1 year visa valid from 03/2010 to 02/2011.
On my previous trip to Russia, I already spent 2 months from 05-06/2010.

Now on my next trip starting in August, can I spend only one month or more?
Visa regulations say: ""Действует 90 дней из каждых 180" or "90 days out of each 180 days".

I'm confused on interepretation of "each".
Does it refer to
1. two periods of 6 months ie. 03/2010 - 08/2010 and
09/2010 - 02/2011 or
2. does it mean ANY consecutive 180 days?

By first interpretation, I would have spent exactly 90 days during my first 6 month cycle and hence can technically stay during September and October as well as they are part of the second cycle.

By second interpretation, I wont be able to stay in September.
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romdur
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Joined: 17 Mar 2010
Posts: 197

PostPosted: Mon Jul 19, 2010 8:37 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

The second interpretation is correct: it means 90 days out of ANY consecutive 180 day period.

In your upcoming trip, you must leave before the total of your two visits exceeds 90 days. I would count the days carefully, and if in any doubt, leave a day or two early to stay within the limit.

Based on the information you have given, you could then visit again starting in November.

If it is important to you to stay (for example) the months of August and September, you do have an option -- you could apply for a new business visa (for example, a 90-day visa). Upon granting you a new business visa, the Russian consulate would cancel your existing 1-year visa. Because your upcoming travel will be soon, if you will want to pursue this option, I recommend that you act quickly!
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