How to cross the border of Abkhazia
How to cross the border of Abkhazia
Abkhazia was still in Soviet timesAll-Union health resort, and many people dreamed of coming to rest here. For several years after the economic blockade ended and the Republic of Abkhazia was recognized by Russia, a visa-free regime operates between these countries. This, of course, attracts to the republic an increasing number of Russian tourists who want not only to relax, but also to see historical monuments, and to admire the beauty of the Abkhazian nature.
Instructions
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Since there is a visa-free regime for Russians,to issue any visas and permits for crossing the border with Abkhazia is not necessary. For this you need only a civil or foreign passport. Naturally, it should not be overdue. Since the customs and passport control at the border you will pass not only from the Abkhaz side, but also from the Russian side, make sure beforehand that you are not prohibited from traveling outside the Russian Federation - you have no debts and you have not opened a case on enforcement proceedings. Children who are under 14 years of age will need a birth certificate in which there is a note on citizenship. Adolescents from 14 to 18 years old cross the border with a birth certificate and a civil passport. All persons under the age of 18 can only enter Abkhazia in the presence of their parents or have a notarized authorization from their parents to do so.
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If you cross the border by car orbus, you should drive up to the customs terminal "Psou". The driver and baggage remain in the car, and passengers with documents are sent to the customs and passport checkpoint. After the new terminal was opened in 2012, the time for inspection was significantly reduced, and now, even in the high season, you will not have to spend more than 30 minutes. After checking documents, passengers can again get into the car and go to their destination. The driver at this time will fill in the customs declaration, the car and its trunk will be inspected. When leaving the terminal from Abkhazia, he will have to pay a one-time insurance fee and put the vehicle on temporary records in the Abkhaz traffic police.
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Those tourists who go to Abkhazia by rail or river transport will not even have to get up when crossing the border - the inspection will be conducted directly in the car or on the deck.
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Tourists, who decided to cross the border on foot,should go to the bridge over the river Psou. On the Russian side, the border guards of the Adler checkpoint will verify the documents and luggage, after which the customs officers of Abkhazia will check. And, although in this case, you have to walk about 700 meters on foot, this way of crossing the border has its advantage - a real duty free shop Duty free, which is open from 10:00 to 21:00. Here you can buy perfume, chocolate and chocolates, imported alcohol. After passing through the inspection, you can take a bus or a fixed-route taxi to get to the settlement you need.
