I have an American passport that expires in Feb 2019. I have a Russian visa that expires in August 2018. My question is will I be able to visit St. Petersburg in May 2018 on that Russian visa. I know you need 6 months remaining on a passport. Is there any similar requirement on a Russian visa or can you visit up to the point of expiration (in this case August 2018). Thanks in advance
Posted by
SzSzKSz. Слава, Победа, Wostok, Luch, Poljot
467 posts
You're good.
The six-month passport validity rule is only relevant for the original visa application, not the point-of-entry immigration control.
Enjoy your trip!
Posted by
Chicago
8703 posts
the visa is good for the period it is issues for; you can leave on the last day.
Posted by
white plains, ny, usa
4177 posts
If this is your first visit , a head's up and word of caution - upon arrival in St Petersburg , when going through passport control , you will be issued a " migration card " which you will retain and surrender upon your departure . DO NOT LOSE IT ! It is necessary to exit The Russian Federation . One other tip - Don't put it in the pages of your passport , carry it safely in some other secure location . If it is within your passport , and you need to access the passport for some reason , the card can easily fall out and go missing and you won't know until it is too late . A word to the wise ; -- ) , Enjoy your visit !