Indian passport holders traveling to Moscow are advised to ensure that they carry valid Russian visas, as well as all necessary supporting documents. Russian immigration authorities, especially at Domodedovo airport in Moscow, are undertaking extra checks on Indian passport holders. This is resulting in delays at immigration lasting up to five hours or more in many cases. Indian nationals are accordingly advised to be ready to face delays and enhanced scrutiny.
Indian nationals are also advised to exercise utmost caution in utilizing services of visa agents when applying for Russian visas in India. Use of unscrupulous agents or incorrect submission of information is likely to create difficulties at ports of entry in Moscow.
April 27, 2016
