WATCH BEFORE Travelling To Russia in 2023
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Жыл бұрынWelcome back to the channel guys! If you're new around here be sure to help me out by subscribing! Thanks!
In this video i leave Bali and Indonesia for the start of a summer adventure! Our first stop is to head to Moscow where i will be meeting up with my fiance, Ksenia... but of course travelling to Russia in 2023 is not as straight forward as it used to be!
In this video i will try to give you a detailed recount of what to expect on your arrival into Russia and how to avoid making some typical mistakes!
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About me:
My name is Matt, I am from the UK but currently living in Bali, Indonesia.
I began my travels 7 years ago when I moved to Australia, since then I have lived in Thailand, Moscow and now here in Bali.
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@ModernCubeGD Жыл бұрын
As a Russian person, I can confirm that I like it when foreigners visit Russia)
@yourmatematt Жыл бұрын
That’s good to know - thanks
@Healthyyummy-S1978 11 ай бұрын
@@yourmatematt My God, how many fears about Russia! Have you really been intimidated so much? Yes, you can safely shoot sights on a drone. Only it is impossible where government buildings and government bodies are located. Relax! Well, it is also forbidden to remove any other military objects. And so fly to your health wherever your heart desires! We don't have strict laws against flying drones. Only where the border passes. Добро пожаловать в Россию! Всегда рады добрым людям! Welcome to Russia! Always welcome kind people!
@mihaipopa2792 11 ай бұрын
I'd love to visit mama russia but I am a bit scared about the whole political situation. I'll wait until things calm down.
@chriscarlino5561 10 ай бұрын
Yea I was thee in 2016. No problems At all. Not even a little. And we were in lalymukia and many non toutsosts places, With that said I will wait until the US get diplomats back. Prob worth to Wait a year until dips are back. My wife has Russian passport. I word put the drone away. This isn’t the US England. Lice by the golden rule is all I’m saying.
@dkrawk8309 10 ай бұрын
What is You hallucinating about
@abbeystump Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the update.
@herirahman8228 Жыл бұрын
Amazing sir.
@justjordiano Жыл бұрын
Very helpful
@Artem_Petrov_RUS 8 ай бұрын
I am amazed at how intimidated you are by your media and sources of information. You flew to Moscow as if you were an undercover spy, although nothing had changed. 😆🙈 It's amazing how easily suggestible you are.
@yourmatematt 8 ай бұрын
Quite a lot has changed… maybe you haven’t been or left Russia during this period.
@Artem_Petrov_RUS 8 ай бұрын
@@yourmatematt No. i live in SPB. As far as I know, there have been no changes for tourists. The only thing is that you need to apply for a local bank virtual card or carry cash.
@yayayacutlikethat 6 ай бұрын
@@Artem_Petrov_RUS the question and detain people way more often now, even if you are a Russian citizen.
@theboss7920 Жыл бұрын
Great video
@yourmatematt Жыл бұрын
Thank you :)
@menya00045 7 ай бұрын
As far as I know, 99% of everyone who belongs to the West has to go through the same check as you.. but you got through easier, I can say... those I know who went there as tourists have had to sit for 3-4 hours in passport check... they want to go through everything you phone pictures etc..
@vknfriendly 7 ай бұрын
They scan social networks for terrorism, they are not interested in your photos if they do not fall under the law on terrorism. In America, foreigners go through the same thing, but all Russians, without exception, are checked even more strictly and for the slightest reason they may not be allowed into the country. Russian special services are loyal to foreigners if you are not entering from Ukraine.
@zakonoposlushnyi Ай бұрын
A visa in electronic form can be obtained at the Russian consulate.
@subhan1722 Жыл бұрын
When you said " I still didn't have a suit" I thought you said zoot😂 is zoot is a splif FYI 😂😂😂
@yourmatematt Жыл бұрын
That too
@Bravebelly 6 ай бұрын
You guys think it’s doable for an American ? With all the sanctions, banking issues etc. I want ti visit Moscow/St Petersburg so badly! You think it can be done safely ??
@lvovodessa 3 ай бұрын
Russia has problems with your government not with its citizens. :)
@thehealthychefri 9 ай бұрын
I am an American and want to visit Russia. Any comments on how I start the process will be greatly welcomed! Thanks!
@elv_toogoo 7 ай бұрын
well now we have online visas for 55 countries, but I'm not sure that USA in this list 🙈 To apply for normal visa you just need to fill out the form, an insurance and an invitation. It's quite easy and cheap to do. You have visas centers in Washington, New York, Houston, San Francisco, Seattle. When submitting documents, you will have to pay a fee of $160, if I'm not mistaken. When your visa is ready just use one of these portals to come: Istanbul\Dubai. Russians now also use Armenia to make a scale. Good luck and welcome to Russia. P.S.: In winter our cities are incredibly beautifully decorated. Atmosphere is amazing but be ready to dress warmly.
@EIonMusk1 4 ай бұрын
USA has many cold cities as well 👍🏻 and snowy mountains 🏔️
@josephmontezuma5089 4 ай бұрын
@@elv_toogooThanks for that would I have issues with immigration I wouldn't be accused of a spy and arrested would I?
@elv_toogoo 4 ай бұрын
@@josephmontezuma5089 only if you’re not a spy 🙃 Foreigners are treated with great respect in my country. I know a crowd of Italians who travel to Russia several times every year and they have only one problem: they have is an irresistible desire to move there.
@Fegga1955 Ай бұрын
🎉🎉🎉
@Via.Valentino 8 ай бұрын
I really want to ask you something important. When you returned to England, did you face any issues with border control at English airports because you had been in Russia? I want to visit Russia for Christmas holiday, but I'm afraid that my trip to Russia might cause problems for me in England because I live in England.
@user-up5xt2nb7p 8 ай бұрын
if you have an English citizenship you can't face any problems on the border issues cuz cmon, they can't deny entry a citizen from entering his own country
@yourmatematt 8 ай бұрын
No nothing at all
@uchihasasuke7289 7 ай бұрын
I'm going to Russia too for Christmas holidays.. Counting daysss
@johnnyroc 7 ай бұрын
Yes when he returned they spanked him 7 times. Other than that no issues.
@magicalgibus3006 7 ай бұрын
@@uchihasasuke7289 Damn me too, where abouts you going?
@Doel-tz9vw 5 ай бұрын
How long you were in que line at immigration upon landing in Moscow?
@WINGCHARGER 8 ай бұрын
You had to get a visa before you went there?
@skateproperty 8 ай бұрын
Do you speak russian, did you use a translator app or did they speak english at the airport? Thanks!
@yourmatematt 8 ай бұрын
They speak a little English
@amare_naturam 3 ай бұрын
You can use a mobile translator.
@TaigaPaiga015 3 ай бұрын
Id love to visit russia but i wouldn't know were start.
@movementii 8 ай бұрын
What do you mean they did something on your phone?
@from_aer_to_everywhere 2 ай бұрын
Moscow majestic city💪
@zachvenice Жыл бұрын
The video helps. Thanks. I suppose everything was ok with the drone? What country's passport are you traveling under, if you can share?
@yourmatematt Жыл бұрын
All fine yeah, and UK passport
@zachvenice Жыл бұрын
@@yourmatematt Great to know. I was worried about my DSLR and lenses. Congrats on the marriage.
@PHC135 11 ай бұрын
Did they take your phone away for a while and scan all of it? Or just asked to see certain apps?
@zachvenice 11 ай бұрын
@@PHC135 my phone was not taken at all. But I have special circumstances. I have had a visa since 2021 and have visited Russia several times in the past.
@PHC135 11 ай бұрын
@@zachvenice thanks Zach, that’s good to know. I studied twice in Russia and used to go a lot up until 2021. Hopefully a smooth journey in when I visit later in the year
@SOMEWHATALICE Жыл бұрын
I’m going early August through Estonia from the UK, also have family there, a few English people are stressing me out about it haha did you get married there or was that when you came back?
@yourmatematt Жыл бұрын
Don't be stressed it's honestly pretty smooth - just a bit long
@worldONtrauma Жыл бұрын
same ... London Estonia St Petersburg... hopefully all goes well... Croatian pasport
@miota9309 Жыл бұрын
Here here from Bosnia and Herzegovina to Sweden . Maltese passport
@gonzaga3c 11 ай бұрын
Wanted to do a ferry from U.K. to Helsinki to St. Petersburgh as we already did Stockholm to Tallin which we very much enjoyed.
@AK-kz6wc 11 ай бұрын
Don't listen to them. Lot of idiots out there...
@camitronicaspasibo5901 6 ай бұрын
Good afternoon, excellent video, I'm going to visit Russia in January, with my daughter and wife of Russian nationality, passport control was very difficult, can you check the contents of the cell phone? I will travel with a Portuguese passport. Thanks
@groovylouu 11 ай бұрын
Did they bug you about your drone? I live in Bali and am traveling with my fiance to Moscow in a few weeks. I'm stoping in thailand for vacation and wanted to film there. I know there'd be no reason to fly in Moscow but I don't know what to do or should I just leave it at home. LET ME KNOW!
@yourmatematt 11 ай бұрын
No mate I had no problems with my drone! I live in Bali too by the way :) good luck
@chriscarlino5561 10 ай бұрын
Play stupid games win stupid prizes. The wrong gangster might see it or just some citizen might not like it near there house. I live in the states and this guy got beat up for flying a drone by a private home.
@Nasteno4ika 8 ай бұрын
Hi! Drones are banned now in some regions of Russia
@groovylouu 8 ай бұрын
@@Nasteno4ika I went to Russia already and was able to fly my drone outside of Moscow.
@Nasteno4ika 8 ай бұрын
@@groovylouu 👌
@Takh1 7 ай бұрын
I was in Russia last month for 3 weeks, entered and left via Kaliningrad no issues at the border what so ever
@yourmatematt 7 ай бұрын
That’s good
@MelGetmanova Ай бұрын
Was your onward ticket another flight out somewhere?
@worldclassplays2733 Ай бұрын
I am traveling in September of this year from the U.S. I will travel with the American passport and an Argentina passport that I will use to get into Russia because I don’t need visa for that one, would that be okay? Or look suspicious coming in from the U.S.
@ffighter Ай бұрын
There's really nothing to be afraid of. The reason for scrutiny at the immigration is only because of terrorist attacks from people coming from ukraine (Ukrainians are the ones to be mostly checked at Sheremetyevo). You can try going to another airport - Vnukovo (Turkish airlines flies there) - it's more relaxed there, not THAT busy airport as Sheremetyevo or Domodedovo. Apart from that - if you're not somehow very negative to Russia (mostly like hateful - they check your internet history even if you clean it up) - nothing to be afraid of. I feel sorry if foreigners are being held at the security/passport control, but its 1) common thing that 2) is complicated by the current events and terrorist attacks by the ukrainian government.
@fireandblood453 11 ай бұрын
Hi hope you doing well.did they ask about PCR?
@viajerotemporal. 11 ай бұрын
Мне как русскому аж самому интересно спрашивали ли ПЦР тест. Вообще про ковид в России забыли
@andikleksono1205 10 ай бұрын
Indonesia selalu baik dengan rusia sampai akhir jaman
@edgargarcia4647 10 ай бұрын
I’m wanting and planning to travel to Russia if possible this year around December. If anyone can help wi to this question. Do I need to be invited by someone? Or have someone with me at all times? Would really appreciate it someone from Russia or someone like this guy from the video could help me out with this thank you.
@olegrussanow8943 10 ай бұрын
you dont need to be invited and you dont need to have someone with you at all times
@edgargarcia4647 10 ай бұрын
@@olegrussanow8943 are you from Russia ?
@user-kt3hj6ro6l 8 ай бұрын
Hi, I live in Russia and we love foreigners, you can easily walk around the city alone and you don’t need a special invitation, you can take videos or photos on the street, that’s ok, it’s calm here
@Artem_Petrov_RUS 8 ай бұрын
From what country? With EU it's work E-visa.
@edgargarcia4647 8 ай бұрын
@@Artem_Petrov_RUS USA
@asdasdaa7063 Жыл бұрын
How was getting a visa? did you have any issues, is it easy to get one currently? I'm a American if that matters.
@yourmatematt Жыл бұрын
No it was easy… you will be fine
@RickTop07 Жыл бұрын
I’m American as well and got mine 2021 for 3 years. Was pretty easy then
@Atlas_66. 11 ай бұрын
Hi, maybe this video will be useful for you: How TO Get A Russian Visa | Traveling To Russia kzfaq.info/get/bejne/edJjismE3sXSop8.html
@Chadowsworld 3 ай бұрын
@@yourmatematthow do you get one?
@Michalaniol487 Жыл бұрын
Why your title is wrong mate ? "REJECTED" WHERE REJECTED ? Clickbait KZfaq money ? ❤😢
@morgancrabtree6380 8 ай бұрын
I read this as Khabibs voice in my head
@irinaKorovina 11 ай бұрын
В Мокве дроны действительно запретили из за нескольких террактов, правда не слишком удачных, но тем не менее. А в Нтжнем снимайте чтоьхотите
@vknfriendly 7 ай бұрын
В Москве просто надо получить разрешение и зарегистрировать дрон. In Moscow, you just need to get permission and register the drone.
@Matti_us_Alpe 6 ай бұрын
How are you going to pay in Russia? Cash only?
@DARKDO0G. 2 ай бұрын
In Russia, cards are accepted and if he wants to pay in person
@user-px6zj9dr3q 5 ай бұрын
First teach us how to get Russia visa as an American 😅
@Tennischamp450 7 ай бұрын
How did you handle money there? I’ve read it’s best to get a Russian prepaid card.
@vknfriendly 7 ай бұрын
It’s easier to open an account in a bank that has branches in Russia; there are quite a few of them, but their conditions may be different, for example, the Austrian Raiffeisen Bank or the American City Bank, as they are called in Russia, not in Western countries, keep this in mind, and so on. And upon arrival in Russia, get a Russian card from these banks.
@Tennischamp450 7 ай бұрын
@@vknfriendly but you would need to bring all the cash you plan on using on the trip with you to deposit right?
@vknfriendly 7 ай бұрын
@@Tennischamp450The easiest way is to bring with you cash no more than 10 thousand dollars, in order not to be subject to tax in Russia, opening a ruble account in any Russian bank and getting an instant MIR card can be done in half an hour. This money is enough to live in Russia for about a year, renting very good housing in Moscow and not denying yourself anything.
@vknfriendly 7 ай бұрын
@Tennischamp450 In general, there are many ways to transfer money to Russia and open a card using foreign banks that have branches in Russia. Not all of them left, many remained, they only complicated the operations of depositing and withdrawing funds, look for information on the Internet
@zuchotheghost 6 ай бұрын
I heard they block u.s and European bank. How do you buy stuff there
@nomorebathrobes 3 ай бұрын
If you still need info about it. All our cards basically cut out from SWIFT system. Russian visas/mastercards only work locally due to that. You just need bring cash with you and exchange it in local exchanger/bank.
@DARKDO0G. 2 ай бұрын
MIR card rassian
@lisaelliott5135 11 ай бұрын
Leaving on Monday for Russia , can you use euros in supermarkets or restaurants etc ?
@yourmatematt 11 ай бұрын
No !
@samdobie6748 11 ай бұрын
Of course not, lol
@firegirl24 11 ай бұрын
only rubles hahaha
@SilverBlackBird1989 11 ай бұрын
No mate only Rubles
@thewetbandaids 11 ай бұрын
They did something on your phone at customs??
@yourmatematt 11 ай бұрын
Yeah I think they take the IMEI number
@missa5591 8 ай бұрын
They are take IMEI. Doesn’t matter foreigner you or Russian
@AnthonyJosh Ай бұрын
@@yourmatemattwhy do they want your IMEI number for?
@thecompany110 Жыл бұрын
Mate did you get fingerprinted ?
@yourmatematt Жыл бұрын
No - thank fully haha
@thecompany110 Жыл бұрын
@@yourmatematt yeah lucky! Congratulations about the wedding. I have heard this happens. But for more than 90 day visits
@yourmatematt Жыл бұрын
@@thecompany110 thank you brother
@niallfay6434 6 ай бұрын
You would NOT be granted entry without a fiance there
@kdw75 2 ай бұрын
So what is the straight info, if someone goes to Russia that is an average person, but is an outspoken supporter of Ukraine and Hater of Putin, is there any risk to them? I am not saying they go around causing a disturbance, but say they have posted all over social media in the past or were on TV or something, like a reporter that goes there on a personal vacation.
@tonykurian2911 Жыл бұрын
Were you able to exchange dollars at the airport?
@yourmatematt Жыл бұрын
Sorry I didn’t try
@Orlington17 Жыл бұрын
ofcourse you can, but better do it not at the airport. You also dont have to carry a lot of cash, you can transfer money to yourself by yourself while being in Russia and cash it out there.
@tonykurian2911 Жыл бұрын
@@Orlington17 Thanks!
@zachvenice Жыл бұрын
@@Orlington17transfer it to yourself how? Thanks in advance
@firegirl24 11 ай бұрын
@@zachvenicethrough a crypto wallet
@ducatidarren3516 11 ай бұрын
So, I'm planning to take a trip through Eastern Europe and I plan to go to Ukraine. As an American, do you think Russian customs will make an issue if they see that I have Ukraine stamped on my passport in your opinion?
@Egor_Pronin_ 11 ай бұрын
This will definitely cause some issues. They might allow you to go through after a long interrogation. But if you have no plans for destroying Russia in any way and if you can prove that, then there's nothing to worry about. Just make sure you are prepared.
@Egor_Pronin_ 11 ай бұрын
Also, try to avoid popular border crossing such as Moscow airports. Border officers are more strict in these places. In less popular border control posts, you might avoid interrogation.
@annachoi9329 11 ай бұрын
American that went to Ukraine n going to Russia 😂😂😂 of course u will be double checked !
@chriscarlino5561 10 ай бұрын
@@annachoi9329 American here. I traveled all over Russia in 2016. LOVED IT!! Our bus was stopped in Volvagrad and they took everyone’s passports then came back on the ovtobus lol bus in 30 mins and everyone got their passport but me. I was worried but I stayed calm and approached the policeman who took it and asked in English if he had my passport. He left came back with my passport and gave it to me. Probably he had to use a different system to check an American passport and make an honest mistake and just forgot it. But for a few mins I thought this is going to be really bad. Then I heard the words passport Americki. He handed it over I said thank you and was sent on our way. I was in Kalymuykia and many no tourist places. I hope Russia opens up to tourists as they need the money and it was very inexpensive to travel once in country. Salva Russia! ZOV 🇺🇸🇷🇺👊👊💯💤✝️
@ryansmart8054 10 ай бұрын
@@Egor_Pronin_ what's the best crossing atm?
@eirikmurito 11 ай бұрын
Doesnt look like a bad place at all
@lvovodessa 3 ай бұрын
Moscow is a great place.
@ryankingsley4801 10 ай бұрын
how much is a Russian visa for brits?
@Osafune2 9 ай бұрын
Cost me about £210
@Healthyyummy-S1978 11 ай бұрын
Боже мой сколько страхов по поводу России! Неужели Вас так сильно запугали? Да спокойно можно снимать на дроне достопримечательности. Только нельзя где правительственные здания находятся и органы власти. Расслабься! Ну ещё какие-нибудь военные объекты тоже запрещено снимать. А так летай на здоровье где душа пожелает! У нас нет жёстких законов против полётов дронов. Только где граница проходит.
@yourmatematt 11 ай бұрын
Not correct
@firegirl24 11 ай бұрын
Запрещены дроны над Москвой и Московской областью после атаки дронов на Кремль. Все запускатели дронов автоматически задерживаются и доставляются в отделение для дачи показаний.
@Nasteno4ika 8 ай бұрын
В некоторых регионах России дроны запрещены! Все правильно люди спрашивают! Я вообще удивляюсь, как они решаются на путешествие в Россию, учитывая, какой у них в СМИ уровень пропаганды и русофобии
@vknfriendly 7 ай бұрын
Не говорите ерунды, дрон должен быть зарегистрированным и надо получать разрешение от местных властей .
@doyoueatrocks 6 ай бұрын
Wtf are you trying to travel to Russia for at the moment. I have been abroad for 12+ years and that is the dumbest thing I have heard in the same amount of time, why not just fly to Taiwan bruh … if you wanted to go to Russia just go to Bali at the moment 😂😂 loads of cool Russians there.
@DARKDO0G. 2 ай бұрын
I have not heard such a propaganda yet 🤣
@webwondererinacage 4 ай бұрын
I think we should always stay in dialogue with everybody including Russians. But I wouldn’t spent hard earned money to go there. There are places in the world that are more interesting and on the face of it more worthwhile visiting. I also hate the cold 🥶