Dear Expat list, I am posting here information for everyone to benefit (where possible). My brother was in the above situation, and we are working through the process, however I am more than sure that there are several other people in a similar situation - hence the motivation for my posting.
The most productive advice I have found is the following from the british business club, and we have obtained a letter from a very efficient British Airways employee confirming that my brother was on the flight on Monday evening that was cancelled, and that is the reason for him outstaying his visa period. Now we have to face the FMS to see what they say! GOOD Luck to everyone else who finds themselves in a similar situation! Alan "We have just received the following information from the British Embassy with regards to people who currently find themselves with invalid Visa and registration documents in Russia due to the current closure of airspace situation in the UK and parts of northern Europe. The Federal Migration Services (FMS) have actioned the following, given the extenuating circumstances and in-line with other European Migration services. All person affected by the current closure of airspace and whom had confirmed bookings that have been cancelled due to this situation may go to the FMS office at 42 Pokrovka, Moscow. Please go to Window No. 2, collect a form for extension of your invalid visa, or visa that will run out in the nearest future and make application for an extension. The FMS say that for all applications for VISA extension due to the severe disruption, and that are completed and with all relevant documentation, IE proof of ticket being cancelled, will be issued with a 10 day VISA extension, Free of Charge, which should provide enough time for the situation to clear and re- book flights out. We hope that this advice works and still suggest that you keep looking at the British Embassy Web-Site for any further up-dates. Regards The British Business Club" _______________________________________________ Expat mailing list [email protected] http://www.lists.ru/mailman/listinfo/expat http://www.expat.ru/forum/
