Russian Immigration Forms
(Russian Landing Cards)
Upon entering Russia, it is a requirement for all non-Russian visitors staying more than 3 days to complete an immigration form (or Landing Card) - even if you are not staying more than 3 days it's still worth completing the landing card, just in case.
The Russian landing card comprises of two identical sections, Arrival and Departure, both must be completed upon arrival. It's a not a lengthy form and can be completed quickly while inevitably queuing for passport control.
If you do not know some of
the information (ie address in Russia) don't panic and
just leave it blank, these forms don't tend to be scrutinised
- although this does depend upon how pedantic the officer
is, and the point of entry - airport or border crossing.
Hand in the completed form along with your passport at the passport control desk. Once submitted, the arrival section is retained and the departure section is stamped and returned along with your passport - keep it safe. The back of this departure form is used for any Russian visa registration stamps.
If flying, the airline company usually distribute these landing cards.
Don't worry if they don't, the cards can be found in the
airport in front of the passport control booths.
If
driving to Russia, the forms are available at the border
crossing point from the Passport Control booth.
