HOW TO GET TO CRIMEA
«I wish I had never left Crimea»
Nicholas II of Russia
Citizens of the following countries enjoy visa free regime hence do not require a visa to enter the Russian Federation:
Russia provides visa-free entry into Russian territory to some countries. They include the CIS countries, Argentina, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Croatia, Cuba, Hong Kong, Israel, Macedonia, Montenegro, Nicaragua, Peru, Venezuela, Thailand, and Turkey. Nationals of the countries not included in this list have to obtain a visa.
● Brazil (up to 90 days in 180 days period) - for tourist, private visits or transit purposes only. Israel (up to 90 days). Tourist documents or the original invitation accordingly are required to be presented to the Russian Immigration authorities.
● Moldova.
● Serbia сitizens with biometric passports obtained after April 9th, 2008 can stay in Russia up to 30 days.
● Turkey (up to 30 days) - Ordinary and Service passports holders only. In case of consequent trips total amount of days spent in Russia cannot exceed 90 days in a period of 180 days.
Russia provides visa-free entry into Russian territory to some countries. They include the CIS countries, Argentina, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Croatia, Cuba, Hong Kong, Israel, Macedonia, Montenegro, Nicaragua, Peru, Venezuela, Thailand, and Turkey. Nationals of the countries not included in this list have to obtain a visa.
● Brazil (up to 90 days in 180 days period) - for tourist, private visits or transit purposes only. Israel (up to 90 days). Tourist documents or the original invitation accordingly are required to be presented to the Russian Immigration authorities.
● Moldova.
● Serbia сitizens with biometric passports obtained after April 9th, 2008 can stay in Russia up to 30 days.
● Turkey (up to 30 days) - Ordinary and Service passports holders only. In case of consequent trips total amount of days spent in Russia cannot exceed 90 days in a period of 180 days.
Visa
Flights in and out of Simferopol airport are subject to disruption. All flights to Crimea airport suspended except from Russia : Moscow, St Petersburg, etc. Ukrainian International Airlines have cancelled all flights to and from Simferopol. Turkish airlines is not anymore flying to Simferopol. We strongly recommend that you check for the most up-to-date information about your flight through turkish airlines official website. Aeroflot operates daily to and from Simferopol. Tickets for the flights to Simferopol are available for sale on Aeroflot ticket offices, as well as travel agencies.
Flights to Simferopol
Train routes out of the peninsula are operating. Train timetables and ticket reservation «Kiev -Simferopol», «Kiev Sevastopol», «Odessa Simferopol» are available online on kazantipvoyage.com
Train to Simferopol and Sevastolop
Eastern European Time, observed by countries including Ukraine observes daylight savings time. Moscow Standard Time is the same throughout the year. Crimea is now on Moscow time.
Crimea's unit of currency is the Russian Ruble (RUB). US dollars and Euros can be exchanged easily in Crimea, and it is important to keep some local currency handy at all times. Major credit cards will not be accepted everywhere, and it is best not to count on using them.
Crimea's official currency
Crimea Time zone - Moscow standard time
It is safe to visit Crimea. Some governments try to prevent their citizens from going to Crimea. We can say that Crimea should be put into the list of the places that are really safe for tourists. Attitude of population toward foreign visitors is very welcome.
