Do they not like tourists there? They want you to fill out all this visa stuff and know your whole lifes story and all your personal information and everything you’ll do when you get there… its totally insane! How am I supposed to know all the answers??? I prefer going to a country first and deciding what I’ll do once I’m there! Besides its cheaper to live in the forest than in a $100-a-night hotel. You can live off $100 for a month, why waste it all in one day??? Anyways the Russians are totally insane man. That french fry guy has to go. And how am I supposed to go to another country that requires visas like Romania from Russia? I can’t I’ll have to go all the way back to north america first then get the romania visa and then go back. but i dont think so, thats just dumb and a waste of money. and not to mention it pisses me off.
Hey, you make it hard for us, we make it hard for you. We have to pay upwards of 1000$ to APPLY for your sh!tty visa. And if you get rejected for some random reason, you don’t get a refund and no one explains WHY you were rejected ( only ridiculous reasons like "you’re ties to your homeland are not strong enough" and "you’re not a tourist, you’re going to work in the U.S" (said to 70 year-old retired woman)).
And yes, you will need a visa to go to most Eastern European countries since they don’t participate in the Visa Waiver Program either.
Don’t like it, don’t go there. Luckily, Russia’s economy doesn’t depend on tourism.
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Hey, you make it hard for us, we make it hard for you. We have to pay upwards of 1000$ to APPLY for your sh!tty visa. And if you get rejected for some random reason, you don’t get a refund and no one explains WHY you were rejected ( only ridiculous reasons like "you’re ties to your homeland are not strong enough" and "you’re not a tourist, you’re going to work in the U.S" (said to 70 year-old retired woman)).
And yes, you will need a visa to go to most Eastern European countries since they don’t participate in the Visa Waiver Program either.
Don’t like it, don’t go there. Luckily, Russia’s economy doesn’t depend on tourism.
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Yep, cos it’s easy to get in the UK/USA isn’t it?
I’ve recently got a Russian visa and found it very hassle free, do a little research, don’t expect everything to be done for you and you’ll discover the process isn’t as daunting as it may seem.
As for the Romanian visa, if you have time get it before you leave, if not you can get it at the Romanian Embassy in Moscow. Just make sure you have all the documentation you’ll need before you go.
It sounds like you just can’t be bothered to do the research. I’d suggest taking a look at http://www.waytorussia.net there’s a decent forum you can ask questions there just make sure you don’t go with an attitude because people are much less likely to help you.
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Americans just don’t like it because we’re used to being able to travel to almost any country we want without having a visa. We are spoiled.
Try carrying a Russian passport – It’s infinitely worse. They have to go through the hassle of getting visas to almost every single country they want to visit and it’s a real headache. Furthermore, the whole process of gathering the necessary paperwork is a true nightmare. Why? You will understand when you get there.
Additionally, as Sveta says, it’s terribly hard for Russians to come to the USA. Russians are rejected for visas wtihout explanation or recourse, whereas Russian visas are easily obtained for a little money. I’ve known countless stories of families who are separated for YEARS due to our immigration and naturalization policies.
Having been to Russia several times and having lived there a number of years, I can say that it is not that difficult to get a Russian visa. In fact, I have not once heard of an American being rejected for a visa to Russia.
My brother came for a last-minute visit to Moscow and he had no problem getting a visa, either. And you don’t have to stay in a $100-night hotel. Go to a cheap one, pay a "fee" to get your passport stamped – done. You don’t even have to actually stay there.
As for having to leave and come back… View it as an opportunity to see other interesting countries.
And remember, when it comes to visas – consider yourself fortunate.
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Russians have same problems,anyway they go to Europe,but US it`s dangerous place for russians.Is it true that crocodiles go to NY streets from rivers?
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I am an American and I have traveled to many cities in Russia. I have never found it difficult or a hassle to get a visa to Russia. Sveta is definitely right with her angry answer. It is far, far, far more difficult to get an American Visa if you are Russian. I bet you didn’t even know that they have to prove that they will return to Russia to even be considered for one. Many of them must travel hundreds of miles to either St. Petersburg or Moscow for the interview, with only days notice. This cost lots of money and time. (Especially considering that they are the most expensive cities in the world.) Then they have to go back home and wait for the answer with no guarantee they will be approved. Oh, did I mention that they can only use one currier service and it cost hundreds of dollars also?.! Now for my Russian Visa( I am an American living in WI, USA) I printed an application off the Internet. Sent it registered mail USPS with a check and in 3 business days I had my passport with visa stamp inside…Off to Russia I went…No hassle at all. So wear another persons shoes before saying all is bad or ridiculous. Further more Russians only ask Americans for visas because we asked for them. We were first. It is international reciprocity.
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Been there, Done that, Got both of the T-shirts