Visa Registration in the Russian Federation & the Stans?
We're shortly to leave on a bike trip through Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan,Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. Have trawled through numerous posts on the HUBB and Google searches - still remain unclear about the exact current regulations for visa registration upon entering each of these countries.
Russian Federation: register within 72hrs of entry at OVIR office / Post Office?
Kazakhstan: Within 72hrs - But where? (we will be entering from the north)
Kyrgyzstan: UK citizens don't need to register at OVIR office? Is this correct?
Tajikisatan: must register with OVIR if staying 72hrs+. If entering at Kyzyl-Art Pass (from Kyrgyzstan) register with OVIR in Khorig within 72hrs.
Uzbekistan: register within 72hrs of entry at hotel/guesthouse. Correct?
Would very much appreciate feedback from recent travellers on this - and the consequences if any, you suffered for infringing regulations! - last thing we want is another unnecessary fine on top of cash extracted by less than upright 'officials' for so-called infringements!
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