How can I go to Germany from Russia?

Russian citizens must obtain a visa before entry into Germany. Reach Germany embassy or consulate for the instructions how to apply the visa. Updated: 10/16/2023.



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The Germany (Schengen) Visa as a Citizen of Russia
Russian residents will need a visa to go to Germany (Schengen) area of Europe. You can now fill out the visa application online from your phone or PC. That way, you only have to go to the visa center for the interview process.

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Yes, Russian passport holders must obtain a Schengen visa to enter any European country in the Schengen Zone. However, there are some categories of people residing in Russia that are exempt from the visa requirement, as follows: Nationals of Schengen countries living in Russia.

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There are direct flight services available. Travelers depart most frequently from Moscow Sheremetyevo International Airport and arrive in Berlin Brandenburg Airport.

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Are trains to Russia still running? IMPORTANT UPDATE 2023: All international trains to/from Moscow & Russia remain suspended until further notice, originally due to covid-19 and now due to sanctions and the war in Ukraine. No trains at all now cross the Poland/Belarus or Finland/Russia border.

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Latest Travel Advisory and Alerts U.S. citizens wishing to depart Russia by land should be prepared to comply with country-specific entry requirements. Direct flights are currently operating from Moscow and other major Russian cities to Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Thailand, India, and other destinations.

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Do UK Nationals Need a Visa for Russia? Yes, UK passport holders need a visa to travel to Russia. Every British national will be asked to present a visa at the Russian port of entry. A visa is required even for transiting.

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