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Recently, the U.S. has updated its visa policies to increase security for our citizens and visitors. It will likely take you longer to get a visa than it used to, and you will find that a few new security measures have been put into place.
Wondering how to obtain a Visa?
Click here. Or you can
download the pdf document.
General Visa information -
http://travel.state.gov/visa/visa_1750.html
For visa requirements and application check
VisaHq and click on the country of destination to find detailed visa information for that country.
Russian Visa details
Guide to Understanding Russian Visas
FAQ for Russian Visas:
Q: Which countries a Russian person can visit without a Visa?
A: Abhhazia, Azerbijan, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Tajikstan, Uzbekistan, Ukraine, South Ossetia , Antigua & Barbuda, Aruba, Barbados, Brazil, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Vietnam, Grenada, Israel, Cuba, Macadonia, Malaysia, Namibia, Peru, Saint Vincent, Serbia, Haiti, Thailand, Croatia , Montenegro , Sri Lanka, Ecuador, Venezula, South Korea (15 days max for Russian/90 days for American/Canadian citizens)
*Partial list only, please check with embassy for each country before traveling.
Visa information for
traveling to Ukraine:
U.S. citizens are exempt from the requirement to have a Ukrainian visa as long as the duration of their stay in Ukraine does not exceed 180 days and the purpose of their travel is tourism, private travel, or business.
Visa Resources:
Download Visa Forms for free here
International Travel Check list
1. U.S. Passport or other recommended ID for U.S. citizens (Carry it; do not pack it.)
2. Green Card or document for Lawful Permanent Residents
3. Notarized travel permission letters for minors traveling without their parents
4. Entry documentation for the country (s) you will be visiting (Is a Visa required?)
5. The medication that you need for the trip and in its original container
6. Receipts or registration paperwork (CBP Form 4457) for any new electronics, such as a camera or laptop, that you are taking with you (Only suggested if traveling with recently purchased goods. It is not necessary for goods more than 6 months old.)
7. Proof of Rabies vaccinations for your dogs if they are traveling with you (Not required for cats. Check for requirements regarding other pets.)
8. Appraisals or receipts if you are traveling with a lot of new jewelry
9. Valid driver's license (Check to see if you need an international driver's license in the country you are visiting.)
10. An envelope to put all the receipts for your purchases (This will make filling out the CBP Declaration easier.)
list by www.seniortravelgenie.com