Taiwan passport application for Russian visa

1. The Russian government has stipulated that since August 1995, anyone applying for a residence visa for more than 3 months must submit a health certificate showing that they are not infected with AIDS, but it does not seem to be strictly implemented at present.

2. Before going to Russia, Chinese citizens should apply for a visa based on the true purpose of going to Russia, and enter and exit Russia in accordance with the approved entry and exit date of the visa. They cannot advance or delay the stay to avoid penalties. (Recently, there have been several cases where Chinese people went to Russia for business negotiations with tourist visas, but were deported by airport immigration officials on the grounds that "the purpose of coming to Russia was inconsistent with the visa.")

3. In addition, those traveling to Russia with a tourist visa must bring their hotel reservation records and an invitation letter issued by a travel agency. It is best to have a local travel agency pick you up at the airport. (In recent years, some Chinese have been deported due to incomplete documents as mentioned above). The visa invited by a Russian friend is a "guest visa". Therefore, if you stay with a friend on a tourist visa, you will have problems with registration of residence and exit cards.

4. Precautions for Chinese citizens to transfer in Russia and apply for a "transit visa":

1. There are three international airports in Moscow:

(1) Sheremetyevo Airport (codename: SVO, located in the north of Moscow) has five terminals including B.C.D.E.F. Among them, the three D.E.F terminals are currently connected and connected as the "D.E.F" terminal, serving Aeroflot, Air France, KLM, and Korean Air and Hong Kong Airlines flights take off and land;

(2) Domodedovo Airport (code: DME, located in the south) serves Japan Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Vietnam Airlines and European airlines. ;

(3) Vnukovo Airport (codename: VKO is located in the southwest) for flights to and from Central Asian countries and Turkey.

2. Foreigners transiting at Moscow Airport must obtain a "transit visa" in advance under the following three circumstances:

(1) Transferring to international flights between different airports Flights;

(2) Transferring to international flights between "B" Terminal, "C" Terminal and "D.E.F" Terminal at Sheremetyevo Airport;

(3) At The same terminal at Sheremetyevo Airport connects flights to and from Belarus.

3. Chinese citizens apply for a Russian "transit visa" from the Taipei Representative Office of the Moscow-Taipei Economic and Cultural Coordination Committee in Taipei. The necessary documents are as follows:

(1) Russian entry visa application form.

(2) Original passport and photocopy of homepage.

(3) Photocopies of the front and back of your ID card (non-Taiwanese citizens are required to attach a photocopy of their residence permit in Taiwan).

(4) One 2-inch photo within 6 months that is different from the passport.

(5) Company business card or basic personal information (home, address, phone number, etc.).

(6) A valid visa to the third country, and a full air ticket or train ticket to the third country (PNR booking record attached to the electronic ticket).

4. If you have not obtained a "transit visa" in advance and are refused transfer procedures at a Russian airport, you must first ask the airline to which your connecting flight is connected to for assistance and go to the airport office of the Consular Affairs Department of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs to reissue it. "Transit Visa". If you are unable to take the original flight, you need to contact the airline to change the departure flight and date, and then apply for a "Transit Visa" accordingly. If Chinese nationals encounter difficulties when applying for a "transit visa" at the Russian airport, please contact our representative office in Russia immediately. The emergency contact number (direct dial within Russia): 8-916-837-6058; (direct dial outside Russia): 7-916-837-6058.

5. Chinese people are requested to strictly abide by the above regulations to avoid unnecessary time, money and mental losses.

5. According to Russian consular regulations, Russian visas in expired foreign passports are deemed invalid. You must go to the original visa issuing agency to apply for a visa transfer, or reapply for a new visa. If you take another flight to Russia and change your return time or flight, you must bring your ticket to the airline or ticketing agency to post the updated flight number.

6. On October 4, 2007, the Russian government revised the business visa regulations and took effect from October 17. The most significant impact is that foreigners who apply for a business visa after October 17, 2007 will be granted one year later. The stay regulations for multiple-entry and exit business visas in Russia have been revised to: the stay period shall not exceed 90 days in every 180 days. (If you leave the country after staying for 90 days during the first 180-day period, you will have to wait until the next 180-day period before you can re-enter Russia.) Taiwanese businessmen who frequently visit Russia with the above visas should pay special attention not to overstay.

7. For visa details, please contact the Taipei Representative Office of the Moscow-Taipei Economic and Cultural Coordination Committee before traveling. Address: 15th Floor, No. 2, Section 5, Xinyi Road, 110 Taipei City, TEL: 8780- 3011 FAX: 8780-2511

8. Passport: Chinese citizens should carry their passport with them when traveling in Russia in case of interrogation by the Russian police. Passports, Russian visas and exit cards may occasionally be stolen and lost when traveling in Russia. It is advisable to keep copies in a separate place for emergencies.

9. Migration Card: The Russian government stipulates that starting from February 10, 2003, all foreign citizens entering Russia must fill it out. The service staff of international transportation vehicles should proactively issue this card (you can also ask for it from the immigration officer who inspects the license when entering the country) for foreign citizens to fill in when entering Russia. When entering the country, the immigration officer will check the entry and exit information on Copies A and B of the card and return Copy B (the exit part) to the foreign citizen, who should carry it with him during his stay in Russia for inspection at any time; when leaving the country , foreign citizens should return Copy B (exit part) of the card to the immigration officer.

10. "Notice of Arrival Report": On January 15, 2007, the "Law on the Immigration Registration of Foreign Citizens and Stateless Persons of the Russian Federation" came into effect. Within 3 working days after arriving in the destination city in Russia, foreign citizens must go to the Immigration Bureau to apply for the "Notification of Arrival Report" or mail the "Notification of Arrival Report" to the Immigration Bureau. The Immigration Bureau or post office staff will note "Immigration registration has been processed" on the counterfoil, which should be carried with you during your stay in Russia for inspection at any time. Foreign citizens who violate immigration registration regulations will be subject to a fine of 2,000 to 5,000 rubles (approximately 70 to 170 US dollars). Those who seriously violate the regulations will be deported according to court decisions.

11. Hotel accommodation registration: For tourists traveling to Russia with a tourist visa, when they arrive at the hotel for check-in, the counter staff will keep their passports for a period of time to complete the registration procedures.

12. Inviting unit: Even if you apply for a Russian visa through a domestic travel agency, the name of the Russian inviting unit will be indicated in the issued visa. If it is lost, reissued, extended or changed in Russia, the visa should be reissued, extended or changed by the said company. The inviting unit is responsible for handling the matter; you should find out how to contact the inviting unit before departure.

13. In terms of foreign exchange control in and out of Russia: in principle, the amount of foreign currency cash that foreigners can bring out of Russia shall not exceed the amount declared to Russian customs when entering the country. When entering the country, those carrying foreign currency cash of less than 3,000 US dollars do not need to declare to Russian customs. Those carrying foreign currency cash of more than 3,000 US dollars should declare to Russian customs. When leaving the country, those carrying foreign currency cash of less than 3,000 US dollars do not need to declare to the Russian Customs. Those carrying foreign currency cash of more than 3,000 US dollars to less than 10,000 US dollars need to declare to the Russian customs. Passengers holding more than 10,000 US dollars in cash must use non-cash methods in accordance with regulations ( For example, travelers checks) are carried out of the country with permission from the Central Bank of Russia.

14. The computer system for entry and exit certificate inspection at the Russian International Airport does not function well. It is slow to read passengers’ passport information and compare it with the management list. From time to time, Chinese passengers have to wait for 1 to 2 hours to clear customs. .