Georgia to Russia Border crossing (Zemo Larsi - Chertov Most)

[Christian93]

Transit visas are issued to foreigners, we‘re in the process for it’s application rn. Will give feedback when we got news from the visa center.

Greetings from Tiflis

[Chico]

Border crossing is still possible. We made our way through Russia in the last few days. Border officials were very friendly and we did not come across major problems.

[Christian93]

Got the visas in Tiblisi and crossed the border, no problem. I’d recommend arriving at the border before 7 a.m. and filling out the necessary form for your vehicle in advance, will save you a lot of time.

[tillsunrise]

Sounds like you drove with your own car?

Does anyone has any recent experience with a bicycle?

What do I need to consider when applying for a transitvisa?
Or is it hopeless by bicycle?

I am thinking about cycling with my girlfriend trough russia to kasachstan in mid july. Thankfull for any thoughts.

[Max84]

Got the visas in Tiblisi and crossed the border, no problem. I’d recommend arriving at the border before 7 a.m. and filling out the necessary form for your vehicle in advance, will save you a lot of time.

Hello
Thanks for the advice. Here is the link to the blank form. (I searched for a little while, so maybe it is helpful for anybody ;D)

Note: you only need to fill the first two pages, and you need two copies. Chose "PASSENGER CUSTOM DECLERATION" under the following link:

https://eng.customs.gov.ru/activities/i ... eclaration

Arriving at the border early is key (ideally before 07.00 am)! We made it in 1,5 hours yesterday.

Thanks
Max

[MikeTheLiid]

Would love to follow for feedback from anyone who has crossed recently. I plan to cross in a few days as a UK citizen and am a little nervous

[tillsunrise]

Hey Mike!

So you aleeady have the visa!? Great.
How long did it take?
How are you traveling? Car? Bicycle? Bus & train?
How many days did they gave you?
If you go by bicycle, qhat did you say how you are going to transit?

I am happy about any information!

Thanks Thomas

[Hamsafar]

Would love to follow for feedback from anyone who has crossed recently. I plan to cross in a few days as a UK citizen and am a little nervous

I crossed this border on 2023-06-22 as a Swedish citizen with my Sweden registered Volvo car without dramatic happening or delays.

After passport control I was asked few general questions by a very friendly young FSB officer in the parking area, the questioning took 5-10 minutes.

The entire crossing took about 2 hours.

If you are just a traveler like me not a spy or smuggler , you do not have to worry.

[Hamsafar]

Hey Mike!

So you aleeady have the visa!? Great.
How long did it take?
How are you traveling? Car? Bicycle? Bus & train?
How many days did they gave you?
If you go by bicycle, qhat did you say how you are going to transit?

I am happy about any information!

Thanks Thomas

This information may help you:

I crossed the border with my own car, I applied for a transit visa as I was crossing in to Kazakhstan from Russia.

I had to translate my EU driver license, car registration with notary.

The translation, notary took about a week and I got the vista in 4 days after submitting all documents in Tbilisi.

[Jimmym]

Hi Hamsafar
Glad to hear you got the transit visa! Quick question - did you secure multiple entry transit visa? I'm headed for Georgia in mid August and am also hoping to enter into Kazhakstan through Russia. However, I will also need to return the same way about 35 days later.

Would also really appreciate the details of the notary in Tbilisi - I might forward my details to them early in order to save time.

Cheers, Jimmy