LAX to Moscow to Mumbai; Transit Visa needed for Russia?

gsturm · Dec 10th, 2007, 06:29

I may have made a huge mistake as I can not seem to find the correct answer.

On December 17, we are flying to Mumbai via Moscow from LAX on Aeroflot. We have our Indian visa but I do not have a Russian transit visa. Some websites say I need one while others say it is not needed since I am only passing through and not leaving the airport. Does anyone have any info on this?
Thanks,
Gordon

machadinha · Dec 10th, 2007, 06:31

I'd call Aeroflot and your appropriate embassies or ministry of foreign affairs about it.

To my knowledge, no, as you won't be leaving the airport or even the transit area (you'd need one to do so, i.e., wanting to visit the city on a longer layover). But I can't speak for US citizens, nor about today's precise stipulations.

As a word of comfort, as far as I know none of this is normally required for transiting anywhere. It would hamper passenger and hence economic flows, you know. But best to check to make sure.

SteamBuff · Dec 10th, 2007, 18:38

The Russian Embassy in London quotes :-

If you are going to transit via Russia to any other country you need a Transit Visa. However, a Transit Visa is not required if you remain in the transit zone of the airport in order to catch an onward or connecting flight within 24 hours of arrival.

I would check the Russian Embassy in the US.

Dave

gsturm · Dec 10th, 2007, 20:16

Thank you all who applied. I have contacted Aerpflot and the embassy, both said I do not need one as long as I do not leave the airport. I read a post yesterday were a guy showed up at the airport without a visafor India and was upset with Jet Airways for not letting him board and getting him refund, which got me started thinking about Russia.

machadinha · Dec 10th, 2007, 21:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by gsturm

I read a post yesterday were a guy showed up at the airport without a visafor India and was upset with Jet Airways for not letting him board and getting him refund, which got me started thinking about Russia.

Hm yes, different case though. You can't enter India without a visa and you can't get a visa on entry, so I'm not surprised if the airline won't take you without one, knowing they'll have to fly you straight back. Sounds like a rather silly story all in all. Some folks...

Dec 10th, 2007, 06:29	#1
gsturm Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3	LAX to Moscow to Mumbai; Transit Visa needed for Russia? I may have made a huge mistake as I can not seem to find the correct answer. On December 17, we are flying to Mumbai via Moscow from LAX on Aeroflot. We have our Indian visa but I do not have a Russian transit visa. Some websites say I need one while others say it is not needed since I am only passing through and not leaving the airport. Does anyone have any info on this? Thanks, Gordon

Dec 10th, 2007, 06:31	#2
machadinha Not Your Guru Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: yörp Posts: 10,019	I'd call Aeroflot and your appropriate embassies or ministry of foreign affairs about it. To my knowledge, no, as you won't be leaving the airport or even the transit area (you'd need one to do so, i.e., wanting to visit the city on a longer layover). But I can't speak for US citizens, nor about today's precise stipulations. As a word of comfort, as far as I know none of this is normally required for transiting anywhere. It would hamper passenger and hence economic flows, you know. But best to check to make sure. __________________ Reading tips, all picked up at IndiaMike : INDAX's A Comprehensive Guide To India / Dinoj Surendran's Desi Humor / ITHVC on Culture Shock & Travel Health / JetLag Travel Guides For the Undiscerning Traveller / India Travel Links Last edited by machadinha : Dec 10th, 2007 at 15:03.

Dec 10th, 2007, 18:38	#3
SteamBuff Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Essex, Endland Posts: 370	The Russian Embassy in London quotes :- If you are going to transit via Russia to any other country you need a Transit Visa. However, a Transit Visa is not required if you remain in the transit zone of the airport in order to catch an onward or connecting flight within 24 hours of arrival. I would check the Russian Embassy in the US. Dave __________________ Huffing & Puffing along ... The Steamy One!

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gsturm Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3	Thank you all who applied. I have contacted Aerpflot and the embassy, both said I do not need one as long as I do not leave the airport. I read a post yesterday were a guy showed up at the airport without a visafor India and was upset with Jet Airways for not letting him board and getting him refund, which got me started thinking about Russia.

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