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have any ofyou ever travelled to Mexico or other countries to meet a Russian lady.   What travel agency did you use?  I suspect if the lady does not live in Moscow or St. Pete it may be a good idea to have a service take care of all the visa issues.  

Does anyone know if it is possible to get a visa for Mexico for a Russian, or what countries other than Turkey that require no visa.   Is it possible to get a Russian lady a visa for France, Italy , Spain?  I know England is difficult, but what about Scotland?

Robert D.

... in response to lady travel from Russia, posted by Robert D on Apr 27, 2003

Robert,

Are you afraid to travel to Russia? Or
do you just want to contribute to the
spoilation of the FSUW?

No offense intended. No assumptions either.

WmGO

... in response to Lady travel  vs. Real man travel, posted by WmGo on Apr 28, 2003

No.   Been to St. Pete once,   met her there, we are just friends now as I do not feel it is difficult enough to get along with  a woman with whom I share a language not to mention not.   She works hard and is in school now. (which I help with) and I just wanted to treat a friend to a vacation and enjoy some time with her.

Robert D.

... in response to Re: Lady travel  vs. Real man travel, posted by Robert D on Apr 29, 2003

Good to know. I was afraid you
were going to say that it was
a woman that you had never met
before. I was also tryng to start
a side debate but noone bit :)

Good luck!

... in response to Re: Re: Lady travel  vs. Real man travel, posted by WmGo on Apr 29, 2003

nope.  Met her now, it will be 3 years ago july, and since that time have been sending her money to help her, as she seemed very nice.   She is almost finished school, and then I will no longer send her money.   I think she will be in a position to find a good person without the pressure of being dirt poor.   We have communicated weekly the entire three years and would like to spend some time.   No spice here, sorry.

Robert D.

... in response to Re: Re: Re: Lady travel  vs. Real man tr..., posted by Robert D on Apr 29, 2003

You have a generous soul.
In this day and time of
selfishness and self absorption
it is quite refreshing.

... in response to lady travel from Russia, posted by Robert D on Apr 27, 2003

I think the Dominican Republic is supposed to be pretty easy for a Russian woman to visit. Also its not too expensive. Just a thought.

... in response to lady travel from Russia, posted by Robert D on Apr 27, 2003

My lady friend is Russian, a Muscovite.  She has traveled to Cyprus and Turkey visa free, and used the "shengin" visa to holiday with me in Spain.  
I very much wanted to show her my favorite city, London and encouraged her to apply for a visa to the UK.  She was convinced that it was impossible but when she tried she had no problems.  She was well prepared, with return airline and hotel reservations.
My friend is very intelligent and charming and she speaks English fluently.  She has her own apartment and her mother and adult daughter live in Moscow.  At the time though she was unemployed.
Hope this helps.

... in response to lady travel from Russia, posted by Robert D on Apr 27, 2003

I believe she can visit Poland without a visa for now (until they enter the EU) and you can go there also without a visa, just a US passport is required.

... in response to lady travel from Russia, posted by Robert D on Apr 27, 2003

Scotland actually shares the same visa deal as England.

Scotland together with England, Wales, Northen Ireland, Jersey, Guernsey, Alderney, Sark and the Isle of Man are collectively known as The United Kingdom, we share a visa arrangement with Eire (Irish Republic), so both countries visa honoured by the other (Seems a little easier than a tourist visa for Russian woman to USA, but still difficult to get)

As for France Italy and Spain, these are all countries belonging to the Shengen visa arrangement (all EU countries + Iceland and Norway but excluding United Kingdom and Eire)

Egypt needs visa, but is easy to get for RW.

Search for the various embassy websites for more info.

... in response to lady travel from Russia, posted by Robert D on Apr 27, 2003

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... in response to If I'm not mistaken, they can go to Spai..., posted by ChrisNJ on Apr 27, 2003

I tried looking into that & was told they couldn't. My lady was Ukrainian. I wanted to go to Kempiski Resort in Marbella Spain I believe. If they can, can you verify or confirm that?

... in response to Can they?!...., posted by Frank O on Apr 27, 2003

A Schengen visa or a visa issued directly by Spain.

Spain is definitely NOT visa-free for FSU citizens.

- Dan

... in response to No, They Cannot - At Least Not Without ...., posted by Dan on Apr 27, 2003

Does anyone know if it is possible to get a visa for Mexico for a Russian, or what countries other than Turkey that require no visa. Is it possible to get a Russian lady a visa for France, Italy , Spain? I know England is difficult, but what about Scotland.....

Look, I'm certainly no expert on this stuff.  All I know is I have a penpal in Moscow who told me she went on holiday to Spain last spring.

Chris

... in response to Re: No, They Cannot - At Least Not Witho..., posted by ChrisNJ on Apr 28, 2003

Go to this website run by Delta Airlines and look it up.

http://www.delta.com/travel/trav_serv/intl_travel/timatic/index.jsp

- Dan

... in response to The Definitive Answer for Visa-Free Trav..., posted by Dan on Apr 28, 2003

thanks, though some of it is greek to me, but at least I know who to call.

Robert D

... in response to Re: No, They Cannot - At Least Not Witho..., posted by ChrisNJ on Apr 28, 2003

I would be very interested in Mexico. I called once to MExico to find out but Mexicans are very incompetent & they hung up & couldn't answer me.

... in response to lady travel from Russia, posted by Robert D on Apr 27, 2003

Hungary and Cyprus are candidates to meet yours with no problem, as is Egypt, and Turkey that you mentioned.  For more exotic fare, try India or Sri Lanka.  If she were to get a "Shengen" visa, this opens up much of Western Europe.  The UK (of which Scotland is part of) would be difficult to impossible.  Ireland is easier, but only slightly...as you sometimes don't go through immigration checks between Ireland and UK.

If it's a first visit between both of you, I'd suggest Budapest.

... in response to Re: lady travel from Russia, posted by Globetrotter on Apr 27, 2003

An Irish (Eire, Irish republic) visa is good for United Kingdom, and a United Kingdom visa is good for Ireland with or without checking.

I don't think Ireland is an easy back door into England though!

... in response to Re: lady travel from Russia, posted by Globetrotter on Apr 27, 2003

Thanks but I must say I am not familiar with Shengen what is that?   This is not the first visit.  

Robert D.

... in response to Re: Re: lady travel from Russia, posted by Robert D on Apr 27, 2003

Your squeeze will know.  If not any FSU travel agent will.   However, it is a "blanket visa" which costs $200-300 which covers Scandinavia, Italy, France, Germany, Austria, Belgium, Spain, and maybe a few others...which should give you a few choices.  She may need to show a return ticket in advance, so the Western European countries she is applying to, know she has the means and probability of returning to FSU.  I would normally send a ticket paid by my credit card, for her to pick up where she lives, plus some Western Union funds for lunches, taxis, a day room in Moscow if necessary, etc.  Works for me!

Good luck.

... in response to Re: Re: Re: lady travel from Russia, posted by Globetrotter on Apr 27, 2003

Honoured by all countries of the Shengen arrangement, but they each have different criteria for issuing the visa, worth checking for the easiest.