I am flying from the USA to the Ukraine. I have a stop-over in Russia.
Ukraine doesn't require a visa. But do I have to have a visa to enter Russia even though it is a connecting flight?
2007-07-09 08:12:38 · 8 answers · asked by csucdartgirl 7 in Travel ➔ Air Travel
If you're on the same airline, you probably don't, as the answerers above are correct.
However, if you have to connect to another airline, and you're required to clear customs (let's remember, this IS Russia...the way it is may not make the most sense), you will need what is known as a "Transit Visa" if your flight connects in Russia.
2007-07-09 08:22:13 · answer #1 · answered by Scotty Doesnt Know 7 · 1⤊ 3⤋
If you are flying through Russia, you need a transit visa. A Russian transit visa is good for 3 days. Here is the info on them, the applications, and where you apply for it.
http://www.russianembassy.org/CONSULAT/TRAN-VIS.HTM
You can call the Russian consular section for more information (http://www.russianembassy.org).
You would actually be better off (and it is easier/cheaper) if you changed your flight to connect through Western Europe (Amsterdam, Munich, Milan/Maripensa) instead.
2007-07-09 10:03:19 · answer #2 · answered by Kevin 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you are actually entering Russia but these kinds of connecting flights are set up to where you don't leave a controlled area as you go from on e plane to the next. You don't really enter Russia.
2007-07-09 08:16:41 · answer #3 · answered by Moondog 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Depends what passport you're travelling on but some countries will require you to have a transit visa...best check before you travel as you will be denied boarding without the proper visas in your passport.
2007-07-09 15:22:42 · answer #4 · answered by jmp78 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Thats right, you dont need a visa unless you are thinking of leaving the airport in the time that you are there.
2007-07-09 08:16:54 · answer #5 · answered by MichM 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
To be safe you can check with the Russian Embassy web site, they will have requirements on transit.
From what I understand, the answer is NO for US citizens, unless you plan to get out of immigration.
2007-07-09 16:32:10 · answer #6 · answered by grendeth 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As long as you do not leave the airport you do not need a visa.
2007-07-09 08:16:55 · answer #7 · answered by Peedlepup 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nope. Only if you're leaving the airport.
2007-07-09 08:14:38 · answer #8 · answered by misscarinne 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋