Thursday, February 25, 2010
Simplified visa procedure
Great news for foreign spouses and relatives of Russian citizens!
Several Russian sources (e.g. Regnum - computer translation into English & Dutch), claim that on 19 February 2010, the Russian Duma passed a bill that will make life much easier for these categories of people.
As a result of this bill, which is entitled 'On making amendments to the Federal Law "On the procedure of entering and exiting the Russian Federation"' ('О внесении изменений в федеральный закон "О порядке выезда из РФ и въезда в РФ"'), foreigners travelling with their Russian spouse, parent or other relative will be able to apply for a visa on the basis of a written statement from this Russian citizen. The way things stand now, their only option to enter Russia is with a tourist visa (i.e. by booking a hotel room) or a personal visa (i.e. on the basis of an invitation from someone in Russia).
This new state of affairs should simplify and speed things up considerably, which is especially convenient in cases where you need to get into Russia fast.
Update: So what, you ask? Well, here's the thing: when we move to Belgium (which should be in the not too distant future), I will no longer have a residence permit. This means that I will no longer be able to enter and exit Russia freely and will have to apply for a visa every time I want to come here.
Several Russian sources (e.g. Regnum - computer translation into English & Dutch), claim that on 19 February 2010, the Russian Duma passed a bill that will make life much easier for these categories of people.
As a result of this bill, which is entitled 'On making amendments to the Federal Law "On the procedure of entering and exiting the Russian Federation"' ('О внесении изменений в федеральный закон "О порядке выезда из РФ и въезда в РФ"'), foreigners travelling with their Russian spouse, parent or other relative will be able to apply for a visa on the basis of a written statement from this Russian citizen. The way things stand now, their only option to enter Russia is with a tourist visa (i.e. by booking a hotel room) or a personal visa (i.e. on the basis of an invitation from someone in Russia).
This new state of affairs should simplify and speed things up considerably, which is especially convenient in cases where you need to get into Russia fast.
Update: So what, you ask? Well, here's the thing: when we move to Belgium (which should be in the not too distant future), I will no longer have a residence permit. This means that I will no longer be able to enter and exit Russia freely and will have to apply for a visa every time I want to come here.
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Eindelijk!! Dit zou het voor jou wel héél wat makkelijker maken!!
Grtz xxx mama
Grtz xxx mama
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