Cruise ship visit to russia of 47hours, is a visa needed if only going ashore with ships excusions?

Question

Cruise ship visit to russia of 47hours, is a visa needed if only going ashore with ships excusions?

Answer 1

No. The cruise ship has a cover all visa for the time you are in Russia. What you will need to do is hand your passport into reception before arriving in St Petersburg for the Russian Authorities to check. You will also need to fill out a landing card for the port customs.

You don't need to worry, it's all thoroughly explained on the ship at the tour meetings.

Its a fantastic place for a visit and the tours are well organised.