New Visa Agreement September 9th 2012

[Derek & Rita 6]

http://moscow.usembassy.gov/pr_visas-082912.html

This is the visa agreement essentially turning all tourist visas into business visas.

Starting September 9, Russian and American travelers for business or tourism will be eligible to receive visas valid for multiple entries during a period of 36 months. For Americans in Russia, the agreement lifts the previous restriction limiting stays in Russia to 90 days within any given 180-day period—just like Russian travelers, they will now be permitted stays of up to six months.

It's a bit late for me, as I am planning my last trip to Russia, but this is good news for a lot of people here.

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Some good news for a change

[Derek & Rita 6]

Some good news for a change

Yea, I forgot to mention that the 3 year visa will be the default from now on, so that would have saved me a lot of time and money if it were in place two years ago.

[Pupsik 4]

hope this is true...it has been rumored for years. will love to get it since the $300 each time i need a visa really adds up. Of course this would go into effect right after i get back from russia too. just my luck

[eekee 182]

hope this is true...it has been rumored for years. will love to get it since the $300 each time i need a visa really adds up. Of course this would go into effect right after i get back from russia too. just my luck

Of course it's true; it is on the embassy's site.