Moscow rewards planning more than most European capitals right now. The basics that used to be simple, like booking a flight or getting a visa, now involve a few extra steps because of the changes since 2022. None of it is complicated once you know the order to do things in, and that’s what this page is for.
If you take one thing from this page: sort your visa and your cash situation before anything else. Everything below is written to get you through that process without surprises.
Visas and entry
- Do I Need a Visa to Visit Moscow?
- Getting a Russian Visa Invitation Letter: Step-by-Step
- Russian Tourist e-Visa: Current Status
- Is There Visa on Arrival at Moscow Airports?
- How to Apply for a Moscow Tourist Visa
- Cost of a Tourist Visa
- How Long Does a Moscow Visa Take?
- Can I Enter Moscow After Visiting Ukraine?
- Can I Visit Saint Petersburg on One Visa?
Registration and arrival
- Moscow Visa Registration Requirements
- What Happens If I Don’t Register?
- What to Expect at Border Control
- What Documents to Carry
- Vaccinations Needed Before Traveling
Getting there and budgeting
- Best Way to Travel to Moscow from Europe
- Main International Airports
- Traveling Between Moscow and Saint Petersburg
- Best Time to Visit Moscow
- How Many Days to Spend in Moscow
- Moscow Trip Budget Guide
- How Expensive Is Moscow Compared to Europe?
- Do I Need Travel Insurance?
- Moscow Packing List
Once your visa and travel dates are sorted, head to Practical Info for money, transport and connectivity, or Things to Do to start planning what you’ll actually see.