Hello, I'm going to be in Helsinki for some time in June, I was hoping to catch a train to St. Petersburg, Russia but I'm not fully up on the "red tape"/visa requirements. Looking to spend just a night and do a bit of siteseeing, returning to Helsinki. Thanks for your input!
Posted by
Cary, NC
687 posts
Russia is still mired in lots of expensive red tape. This is a good site for visa info: http://www.waytorussia.net/RussianVisa/
Posted by
Cary, NC
687 posts
Brad - that used only to apply to cruise ship passengers, who had to be with a tour guide. Looks like it may have been extended to train passengers but Greg should check before relying on it.
Posted by
OP
Seattle, WA, U.S.
55 posts
I appreciate all of the input, it's a bit of work for one night's stay, but if I'm up there why not? Thanks again.
Posted by
Myrtle Beach, USA
12313 posts
I've heard of train tours to St. Pete's from Helsinki. Being on a tour precludes the need for a Russian visa. I think they are sold by Finnish travel agents to Finns. I chose another route so didn't find out all the details. Search Helsinki travel agents to find out more.
Posted by
Kurikka, Finland
92 posts
Posted by
OP
Seattle, WA, U.S.
55 posts
Thank you Sam!