How can Russian citizens return from the USA to their homeland by export flight

On the the official website The Embassy of the Russian Federation in the United States has published a memo on the most frequently asked consular questions. A significant part of the recommendations is devoted to the procedure for returning to Russia on repatriation flights in a question-and-answer format.

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When will flights to Russia be resumed?

All air communication between Russia and foreign countries is limited by the decision of the Operational Headquarters under the Government of the Russian Federation to combat the spread of new coronavirus infection. It is aimed at preventing the importation of infection into the territory of Russia. At the same time, the Government of Russia continues to work on the return of citizens to Russia by separate export flights.

When will the inhabitants of my region be taken out?

The decision on the citizens of which region will be taken out on a flight is made by the Operational Headquarters. It depends on the number of applications filed by residents of your region who need to return to Russia, as well as on the willingness of administrations of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation to ensure the delivery of citizens to their homes for quarantine activities.

How to get on the lists for returning to Russia?

You should register on the Gosuslug portal, having reported all the information required for this. Web site address - gosuslugi.ru. It is supported by the Russian Ministry of Telecom and Mass Communications. Channels have been launched in the Telegram messenger to promptly inform citizens about flight statuses. Link to main channel - here. In addition, a chat has been created for informal communication, including with employees of the Ministry of Communications of Russia - @USA_talks.

I can not register at the State Services. I don’t have an account there. My mobile phone stayed in Russia. What to do?

The State Services has a simplified registration form, which allows you to submit information about yourself without a mobile phone registered in Russia (as well as without SNILS and account confirmation).

How do I know if I am on a flight listing?

After registering with the State Service, you should independently monitor information on the formation of export boards and register for the flight you need. Subsequently, a message will be sent via SMS (to the Russian phone number) or e-mail address about including you in the list of passengers. You can also follow the update of this information in your personal account on the State Service and the Telegram messenger.

I do not have a plane ticket, and now it is impossible to purchase them.

If you are invited to a flight, an electronic link will be sent to you where you can purchase a plane ticket. The ticket can also be purchased at the Aeroflot counter before departure. Terms of sale should be clarified with the carrier. Practice shows that it is necessary to have cash at the airport.

What is the cost of an air ticket? If I already have an Aeroflot ticket?

The Russian government has set the price of such a flight in the amount of 400 euros. When flying from the USA, the price will be converted in dollars.

If you have an Aeroflot ticket on hand, it will be credited, and you won’t have to pay (purchase again) for a new one. This question should be clarified with the carrier.

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By order of the Government of Russia, citizens of foreign countries who have a residence permit in Russia are allowed to enter. Why aren’t they taking me on board?

Some categories of foreign citizens are allowed to enter the Russian Federation. However, the Government of Russia has imposed a limit on the entry of individuals into the Russian Federation per day - up to 500 people in Moscow and the Moscow Region and 200 - in the subject of Russia. This restriction does not allow organizing more flights. In addition, the first to be exported are Russians who arrived in the United States after January 1, 2020 as tourists and remain in the country forcibly.

I have applied for financial assistance, but I do not receive it. Why?

To receive financial assistance, you must have a return ticket on hand with a departure date from March 16 to May 31 this year. The ticket must not be handed over. In addition, no errors or inaccuracies are made when submitting an application. Names, dates, addresses, passport and bank card numbers, reservation codes, etc. must be indicated correctly. All data indicated are subject to appropriate verification. In case the money still doesn’t come, we recommended using the launched Russian Foreign Ministry service for self-checking applications.

I have pronounced symptoms of SARS. What should I do?

You should contact your nearest medical facility for help from doctors.

Prescription drugs are running out. How to be

It would be recommended to consult a doctor for an extension of a prescription or a new one.

How do I renew an American visa?

We would recommend contacting the American side on this issue - at this link.

How to contact the Embassy on the issue of leaving for the Russian Federation?

The Embassy has a dedicated 1-hour telephone line for consultations on issues of returning to the homeland - +202-714-31-72-XNUMX.

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