Russian citizen travelling US → Iceland → Finland → Russia and back. What visas?
Russian citizen, US permanent resident is planning a trip to Russia and back on the following itinerary: US -- (flight) --> Iceland (Reykjavik) 1 day stay --(flight)--> Finland (Helsinki) 1 day stay --(train)--> Russia and back.
- Since Iceland is in Schengen, the immigration should be cleared in Reykjavik, Reykjavik->Helsinki is a "domestic" flight. Is this correct?
- In order to be admitted to Iceland, Icelandic short term single entry Schengen visa must be procured. Is it correct?
- In order to be admitted to Finland on the way back, Finnish short term single entry Schengen visa must be procured. Is it correct?
- So, 2 applications have to be filed to 2 separate consulates at the same time. Is it frowned upon? Should one visa be applied then the other one?
- My own research shows that "when you spend equal time in multiple countries you should procure a visa to the first country you enter". However it will be a different country for the forward and for the backward trip. Can the said Russian citizen avoid getting separate visas? Can just a double-entry visa from just one country be procured? If so from which one? Iceland or Finland?
Suggestions and comments with links to appropriate laws and regulations are welcome.
Update: in this particular case both Finland and Iceland are represented by the same third-country consulate. As a result a visa bearing "R/FI" (i.e. Finnish visa) was given.
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Do Russian citizens need visa to Iceland?
Iceland schengen visa is required for Russian citizens. The stay is usually short with a period of 90 days and visa expires in 90 days. Applicant is required to be present when applying for Iceland schengen visa. A total of 12 documents are required for applying Iceland schengen visa.Can Russians travel to Finland without visa?
Russian travelers wishing to visit Finland need to obtain a Schengen visa first, since Finland is part of the Schengen Area made of 26 countries, including 22 European Union Member states and four other countries part of the European Free Trade Association, which are Norway, Iceland, Switzerland and Lichtenstein.Does Russian citizen need visa to USA?
Russian citizens who wish to travel to the US for business or tourism purposes must apply for a US B1/B2 Visa. While the application process cannot be 100% online, VisaExpress can help you obtain the confirmation page you are required to have for your interview at the embassy, and they can do that offline or online.Can Russian citizens travel outside of Russia?
2) Everyone may freely travel outside of the Russian Federation. A citizen of the Russian Federation has the right to return to the Russian Federation without obstruction or hindrance.Update on Getting U.S. Visas for Russian Citizens
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